WHEN NOT OCCUPIED WITH THE EQUESTRIAN CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, INDULGE IN WORLD-CLASS LEISUREACTIVITIES, ART, SHOPPING, AND DINING WHEN TRAVELING PALM BEACH COUNTY By Mary Murray in partnership with Discover The Palm Beaches WATER WORKS EMBARK ON AN AQUATIC ADVENTURE, FROM THE SAND TO THE SURF BEST PLACES TO… Kayak and Paddleboard: On a barrier island in North Palm Beach, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park offers 2 miles of… Read More »TRAVELING Palm Beach County
ORIGINS OF THE SPORT OF KINGS STUDY UP AND BE THE BEST SPECTATOR YOU CAN BE WITH OUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS POLO HISTORY History Lesson Polo first originated in Persia in 600 B.C. and is one of the oldest recorded team sports in history.Polo is also one of the fastest ball sports in history. Outdoor grass polo features four riders per team each atop a highly trained polo pony… Read More »History of polo
Attending your first polo match? Learn about some of the classic polo game traditions you’ll see at the field. COIN TOSSThe coin toss takes place before the game to determine the initial goal direction of the teams. At the season-opener game, a notable individual or celebrity often performs the toss. Once the first goal is scored, teams switch goals. Direction is changed after each goal is scored. TAILGATINGAnother one of… Read More »POLO TRADITIONS & TIDBITS