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mances and other posh activities. But
on the field, it's all business. teams are
comprised of three players, as in typical
arena polo matches, and they compete
with slightly modified equipment. e
ball is larger, lighter and brighter, and
polo ponies are shod with high-traction
shoes that include rubber liners on the
inner rims to keep snow from packing
up on the soles.
Curious about the sport but want to
get your feet wet at some u.s. snow polo
matches before booking a trip to the big
leagues in the Alps? en start planning
a visit next winter to Aspen, Colo., the
exclusive location of domestic snow polo
and the host of the uspA world snow
polo Championship every december.
learn more at WorldSnowPolo.com.
You can check out plans for the 2015
Kitzbühel tournament and watch video
from past championships at Kitzbue-
helPolo.com, or under the events & life-
style section at Kitzbuehel.com.
British player
Johnny Good
shows off his MVP
award-winning skills.
