Breaking
Last updated: June 2026
Full Definition
The initial training of a young horse to accept a rider and basic commands. Polo ponies begin breaking at age 3-4.
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The traditional term for a polo horse, regardless of actual height. Modern polo ponies are typically Thoroughbred crosses.
String
A player's collection of polo ponies. A typical player needs 2-4 ponies per match, rotating each chukka.
Padrillo
A stallion used for breeding polo ponies. Elite padrillos can sire hundreds of polo ponies in their lifetime.
Cuarteron
A polo pony with one quarter Thoroughbred and three quarters Criollo bloodlines, valued for stamina and agility.
Pedigree
The recorded ancestry of a polo pony, documenting lineage through multiple generations of proven polo horses.
Broodmare
A female horse used for breeding. Elite broodmares from proven polo lines are highly valued.
Foal Crop
The group of foals born in a single breeding season. Polo farms evaluate foal crops at 2-3 years old.
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