Polo Adventures in Sheridan, Wyoming
Monday, November 23 2015
By Kerstie Allen Sheridan, Wyoming, is a hidden summer wonderland of Western and polo heritage. When I arrived in the town voted “Best Town to Live Like an Old West Cowboy” by True West magazine, I felt like I’d stepped back in time and literally found the original center of America’s horse world Craving the
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Polo Dogs: A Polo Player’s Best Friend
Monday, August 24 2015
By Kerstie Allen They bark, shed hair and steal polo balls, but many polo players wouldn’t make it without their dogs. August 26th has been named National Dog Day each year — a great time to say thanks and celebrate! No equestrian is complete without our loyal sidekick, the dog. Big or small — they
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The Art of Being a Polo Groom
Friday, July 17 2015
By Kerstie Allen Polo grooms. There would be no polo without them. These behind-the-scenes workaholics have a true passion for polo. If you like to work with horses and are interested in polo, becoming a groom is a great way to get involved. This season, I decided not to play, and give my body a
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Polocrosse: King of the One-Horse Sports
Tuesday, June 30 2015
By Kerstie Allen This month I’d like to give a big shout out to my fellow teammates of the American Polocrosse Association U.S.A. World Cup team as they head to South Africa in July to represent the United States against five other countries in the 2015 Polocrosse World Cup. Polocrosse is “the king of one-horse
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Time to Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday, May 27 2015
By Kerstie Allen At least once a year, I trade in my polo helmet for a cowboy hat. It’s summertime in America and this means rodeo. The biggest and best rodeos are during this time of the year and I wouldn’t miss it for the world. Big prize money brings the best of the best to
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The Heart of a Polo Pony
Wednesday, May 06 2015
By Kerstie Allen We’ve all loved that one special horse. Whether it was a naughty first pony or a seasoned show horse, equines hold a special place in our heart. We may love that horse or pony so much we give them the title of being the “best.” In the game of polo, one horse
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Battle on the Beach
Thursday, April 02 2015
By Kerstie Allen Last year, the 10th Miami Beach Polo World Cup was played just an hour down the turnpike from Wellington, Florida. With Miami being one of my favorite destinations, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play in the sand for my very first time. Although I had originally planned to head West
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Loving Polo Is A Great Workout
Friday, February 27 2015
By Kerstie Allen Every school has that kid who was obsessed with horses. I was that kid. I never grew out of the “I love horses” phase. I’d speak, draw and even run like a horse, and still do to this day. On a sunny day, you can still see me lope and possibly change
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The Glamour and Thrill of High Goal Season
Monday, January 26 2015
By Kerstie Allen High-goal polo season is upon us and all the beautiful ponies have arrived. The finest and most prestigious polo season in the United States is underway at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. All the glamour of Palm Beach combined with the perfect weather and the coming together of all the
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Horse Heaven: From the Movies to Wellington
Wednesday, December 24 2014
By Kerstie Allen When I’m not galloping around the polo field, I like to catch up with friends who ride in other equestrian disciplines. While still seeking the adrenaline rush of playing polo, I also enjoy being a stunt woman and specialty rider in the movies and for television shows. Early call times,
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