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Why ponies are key in winning and losing matches

Raphael Nzomo's owned pony 'The Breaker' that was rode by Zimbabwean BJ Bowen was voted the Best Playing Pony (BPP) in the 8-Goal-international match between Kenya and Zimbabwe at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil on June 23,2024.[Courtesy]

For a pony to understand the rules of polo fully, it has to undergo a comprehensive training for at least two years.

First learners are the ones who take up-to two years to learn the basics of the game but the slow ones take three years.

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