Books

Polo Vision is the most successful post-Second World War book on polo. First published in 1984 it has been read all over the world by players and polo aspirants. Five valuable new chapters have been added to this revised edition.

Hundreds of players refer to Polo Vision as their bible which they read before playing in order to be reminded of important points. Many beginners have learnt to play polo direct form these pages. Even more use the book as a constructive aid-memoire after commencing their polo career under the author’s tutelage. Numerous complements have been paid to the contents of the book; these mention the simplicity and clarity of the tactical explanations, the innovative riding drills which so quickly improve weak riders and the effective method for learning the technique for striking the ball.

The continual changes of subject have been devised to make the instruction cohesive and to maintain interest throughout, and the chapters on pony and player preparation are extremely useful for those who lack experience with horses and other sports.

The five new chapters reveal a greater depth of knowledge acquired by the author during the seven years since the book was first published, seven years of instructing while travelling extensively. The instructional trips included an annual visit to the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Florida, USA.

In 1990 the first Polo Vision video tape was produced and fifteen articles called Learning the Dawnay way were enjoyed and appreciated by many readers of Horse and Hound.

Hardback.