Polo Players' Edition is the official publication of the U.S. Polo Association. Dedicated to the sport of polo, it features player profiles, game strategy, horse care, playing tips, polo club news and tournament results.
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HORSEW ARES GROUND COVER New mallets are expensive so taking care of them makes good economical sense. Since mallets are made of natural materials, moisture can wreak havoc on them. Polo players like having quick and easy access to their mallets during a game but throwing them on the ground is not a good idea, especially when the grass is glistening with a fresh layer of morning dew. Magic Mat provides a barrier between the grass and your mallets so you can lay them out before you play. The 8-foot by 10-foot mat allows air and light to pass through it so it won’t kill the grass. It is tough yet attractive, is easy to keep clean, and is simple to roll up and throw in the trailer for easy storage. With grommets every two feet, it is easy to anchor if needed. Magic Mat is also great for laying out your tack, boots, knee guards and polo jerseys before and after games. Magic Mat sells for just $65 plus shipping. Made by Horseflynet, the company also makes fly barriers, compost covers, hay shade covers, and more. Best of all, its made in the USA. To order, go to www.horseflynet.com or call 434-973-0121. WARM BITS During the frigid winter months, the metal bit on your bridle can get ice cold. Putting a cold bit in your horse’s mouth is like sticking your tongue on a flagpole in the winter. Don’t start off your ride with your horse uncomfortable. Bit Blanket helps protect horse’s from the pain and discomfort caused by freezing cold bits. The electric bit warmer warms the bit up before you put the bridle on. Bit warmers plug into any standard outlet and run on only 4 watts of energy. Simply wrap the bit blanket around the cold bit, plug it in and while you are saddling up and preparing for your ride, the horse’s bit is being warmed to a comfortable temperature compatible with a horse’s normal body temperature. Your horse will be glad you did. To learn more about bit blankets, go to www.bitblanket.com. COOL THOSE LEGS Equine athletes, like human athletes, are susceptible to strains and injuries. Polo ponies with stressed shins, tendons and connective tissue, as well as windpuffs, benefit from the fast-acting cooling and tightening from Arnica Leg Gel by Foran Equine Products. The arnica extract used in the leg gel is standardized and stabilized to ensure no inactivation due to chemical reactions caused by exposure to light and heat. Arnica extract is antiseptic and stimulates blood circulation around the area of applications. These properties are responsible for its anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and stimulant properties. Foran’s Arnica Leg Gel also contains aloe vera extract, which is extremely beneficial for skin. It cleanses, moisturizes, tightens and protects the skin. Its astringent and nutritive properties make skin more resistant to attack from harmful substances in the environment. Even better, there is no camphor or menthol in Foran’s Arnica Leg Gel. Arnica gel is easy to work with and does not require wrapping. Simply rub Arnica gel onto the affected area and let it soak in. Foran Equine Products have long been rooted in the Irish equestrian industry and are world-renowned for the successes and quality of its equestrian athletes, including racehorses, show jumpers and event horses. Arnica Leg Gel recently became available in the U.S., online and at select retail outlets. All Foran products are formulated using only the best quality ingredients. A 5.5 pound tub of Arnica Leg Gel retails for $50. For more information, to find a retailer near you, or to purchase online visit www.kimminsinternational.com. POLO Players’ Edition presents this information as a service to our readers. The publication of this material does not constitute an endorsement by the United States Polo Association or the magazine. POLO PLAYERS EDITION 61
