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In 2013, 17 horses drowned in international Water Polo competition. This was the highest equine death toll since 1972, when 28 horses died in a single match (the so-called "death derby": Ecuador vs Trinidad and Tobago on July 23, 1972). It is very hard for horses to breathe underwater, even when they are given snorkels.
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∙ 15y agoWater Polo is Polo played in water minus the horses and sticks. It's kind of hand ball played in water by players.
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Where to play polo?
don't know which polo but my guess is 1) in the grass w/horses the other is 2) in the water w/a water polo ball :D
How do you play water polo without the horse?
Water Polo is a very different sport to Polo. The way it is played is completely different and the equipment is different. There are no horses involved, just like there are no mallets involved and the ball is also different. Water Polo has its own rules.
What is the similar between horse polo and field hockey?
Polo is played on a field while on horseback with the player hitting the ball with a polo mallet in order for it to get into the goal, whereas in water polo it is played in the water and it has more of a resemblance to netball, except you are only allowed to catch with one hand. hope this helped!
How did colonialism affect Australian sport?
Before colonialism in Australia the Auzy rugers team just never managed to get it's act together, let alone cricket. I wont even go into the number of horses that were drowned in their attempt to put a water polo team together.
Do you need to own a horse to play polo?
To play polo you need at least seven horses. Most polo players own their own horses.
Is water polo based on real polo?
It has been said that polo players that did not have the money to play on the campos (fields) played on the beaches and as the tide rose, they had to play in the water and ended up ditching the horses. This could just be legend but it is a fun story.
Why do you have horses for?
You have horses for training, friendship, transportation, sports, and polo.
Which animal is part of the sport of polo?
Horses are an integral part of playing polo. Typically the horses are smaller, and in the past only ponies (horses that are less than 58 inches) were allowed to compete, but now there are no size limitations. Polo players still prefer smaller horses, though, because they have to be fast and swift. Arabians and Quarter Horses are especially popular among polo players.
What is a string of polo ponies?
a string of polo ponies is the 7 horses that a polo player plays on during a game.
What did Marco polo used in his traveling?
Marco Polo travelled with horses and other stuff
What can't be burnt in a fire or drowned in water?
A shadow cannot be burnt in a fire or drowned in water.
Which is harder water polo or soccer?
Water polo because you can get drowned i played both but water polo players and the goalies have to swim from 1 mile to 20 miles a game. On top of that they have to try and get the ball past the goalie and the def in 30 sec and if its a 3 feet pool they still cant tough the bottom (unless your the goalie.) I have also been playing soccer for 12 years water polo players are aloud to punch the person there defending but in soccer if you even hit the person your def you could get a yellow or red card depending on the reff. You can get a broken ankle in soccer but it does not compare to an injery in water polo
