According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, polo originally comes from Central Asia. The first known polo games were in Persia sometime between the 6th century B.C. and 1st century A.D. Over time it became a sport for the nobility. The Ascot Park Polo Club claims that the sport was established in India by t 16th century A.D. From there it travelled to England, where the firt polo club was founded in 1872, and onward to America. Around the turn of the 20th century, the game changed as Americans began to dominate the sport. American polo players used a faster, longer-hitting stye that was very different from the slower, more controlled English style of play.
Polo is an equestrian sport most commonly played on grass, although it may also be played on dirt, sand or even snow. Polo is played in more than 60 countries around the world, including the US. Whether you're in interested in playing polo or you simply enjoy being a spectator, a comprehensive understanding of its rules and history can give you deeper appreciation for the sport.
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