Cowdray Park Midhurst West Sussex
Cowdray Park is one of the most popular attractions in Midhurst West Sussex. Even if you know the area well we are here to help you and can offer advice to help you make the right decision. Simply visit our website.
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Fascinating old ruins, sadly closed on our visit, but this didn't stop us taking some great videos.
Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray House - Kastalarústir - England
Cowdray Castle - Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray House - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Cowdray kastali - Kastalarústir - Það má sjá hvernig verið er að gera við skemmda veggi á kasatalanum sem hefur staðið hruninn eftir að verða eldi að bráð 1793. Ferðalag í Englandi.
Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:
Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:
The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:
The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:
Ruins of Cowdray Castle at midhurst west sussex - hot Air balloons Show
hot air balloons at ruins of cowdray castle midhurst
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History & Heritage
Midhurst has great historical social and political significance – Cowdray played host to both Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII. Guy Fawkes once worked at the house, which later caused the Montague Family to be implicated in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Then, in the Civil War, the Parliamentarians used the house as a Roundhead barracks. Partially destroyed by fire in 1793, the magnificent ruins now tower over the town’s water meadows and visitors can explore where Kings and Queens of England once stood.
Walks in Sussex: Queen Elizabeth Tree, Cowdray Park, West Sussex
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Cowdray Park Estate Ruins | Midhurst
Visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, this impressive Tudor house was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
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Polo - Ruby Does The Season: Cowdray Park (1995) - Meridian
A predictably light hearted look at the game of polo by Ruby Wax in a series made
by Meridian. (Note, the opening titles are missing).
Cowdray Park Fly Fishery West Sussex Midhurst 20-23-06-2015
Another Fly Fishing trip on Rother River in West Sussex UK
Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Kastalarústir - í Suður Englandi - Kastali
Cawseway Midhurst - The ruins of Cowdray House, Cowdray Castle - Cowdray Park - Easebourne, Sussex. Lovely walk around the ruins. Ferðalag í Englandi.
Cowdray is one of England’s most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. See more:
Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793. The original fortified manor house was built between 1273 and 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. See more:
The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun. In the 1520s, Sir David Owen, uncle to Henry VII began construction of the current Cowdray House in 1496. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop. Little of the furniture and treasures were recovered. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin. The ruins were opened to visitors on 31 March 2007 after a restoration project. See more:
The banks of the River Rother at Cowdray have been the site of a prestige home since 1284, though the current house dates back to the 1520s when Sir William Fitzwilliam bought the Cowdray Estate. Fitzwilliam set about rebuilding Cowdray in grand style using the very latest brick designs. At the dissolution of the monasteries shortly afterwards Fitzwilliam also acquired Easebourne Priory, less than a mile to the north and his half-brother and heir, Sir Anthony Browne, then grabbed Battle Abbey. Browne was cursed for his brutal methods by the last monk to leave, who declared. “Your family will perish by fire and water”. Initially Browne prospered, with both Edward VI and Elizabeth visiting Cowdray, but his family could not escape the curse. In 1793 the house was burned down and the last Browne drowned in the Rhine, leaving no heir. In 1908 the estate came into the ownership of Sir Weetman Pearson, who gained the title of Viscount Cowdray. The Pearson family founded the Cowdray Trust 88 years later to restore the ruins and grounds, and to add a cafe and walled garden. See more:
Cowdray Ruins - Cowdray Polo Field - Midhurst - Íþrótt konunganna
Polo Field - British Polo Field - Midhurst - Proud to be the home of British Polo for over a century. Cowdray Polo Club - Cowdray Ruins - The Ruins of a Tudor Manor House in Midhurst West Sussex almost totally destroyed by fire in 1793. Skógarganga - Polovöllur í Englandi. The most important part of the polo field is the footing for the horses. They can weigh 1,400 pounds or more, but their legs are very thin to bear the pressure of that weight in movement and can be incredibly fragile. The field must have a consistent surface for them to move with confidence. The historic cycling track at the Polo Fields is a 1 kilometer long paved track which is used by cyclists for training and events. See more:
The public are welcome to watch polo at Cowdray throughout the season. Tickets can be bought at the entrance gates to the grounds. See more:
The horse needs to toe down into the field, with the hoof moving through a soft surface to a solid subbase. If the surface is too hard, the force of the hoof against the ground can break the horse’s leg. If the subbase is too soft, the horse has no stability or solid base to push off from. The subsoil of the polo field must be laser-leveled so it is 100 percent perfect. The upper level is sand, exactly 4 inches deep, rototilled for consistency throughout, raked smooth, rolled and laser-leveled, again to 100 percent perfect. Without the base, the field would be like a desert, with tons of sand moving and slipping at every step. That 4-inch surface needs enough stability to keep the horse from slipping, but it also needs to have enough give for the horse’s hoof to move through it, and tear out a 4-inch-deep divot. A level deeper than 4 inches could allow the animal’s leg to sink in too deeply and provide too much resistance, trapping the leg and becoming a danger to the horse. A unique part of a polo match is the involvement of the spectators in the long-standing tradition of the “Divot Stomp.” During the five-minute halftime, spectators move out of the grandstand to “wander all over the field stomping down the torn up turf.” See more:
Íþrótt konunganna. Talið er að um leið og ístöð hafi verið fundin upp hafi íþróttir sem svipar til polosins sprottið upp. Þar sem íþróttin reynir mikið á styrk, snerpu, hraða og hlýðni hesta ásamt því að vera hröð og spennandi var þessi íþrótt líklegast góð þjálfun fyrir hermenn. Fyrsta keppni sögunnar sem vitað er um fór fram milli Persa og Túrkemenista og unnu má til gamans geta að Túrkemenar þann leik. Um 1800 uppgötvuðu Bretar þessa íþrótt í Indlandi sem hafði verið leikin um alla Asíu síðastliðin 2000 ár. Það var reyndar ekki fyrr en um 1850 sem að bresak riddaraherdeildin skóp fyrstu reglurnar og um 20 árum síðar hafði þessi íþrótt náð geysimiklum vinsældum í Englandi.
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The playing field is 300 by 160 yards (270 by 150 m), the area of approximately six soccer fields or 9 football fields (10 acres)., while arena polo is 96 x 46 metres. The playing field is carefully maintained with closely mowed turf providing a safe, fast playing surface. Goals are posts which are set eight yards apart, centred at each end of the field. The surface of a polo field requires careful and constant grounds maintenance to keep the surface in good playing condition. During half-time of a match, spectators are invited to go onto the field to participate in a polo tradition called divot stamping, which was developed not only to help replace the mounds of earth (divots) that are torn up by the horses' hooves, but also to afford spectators the opportunity to walk about and socialise. See more:
Duke Of Edinburgh Plays Polo At Cowdray Park (1954)
Cowdray Park.
LS. Game in progress. CU. Scoreboard. MS. Duke of Edinburgh on horse. LS. Game in progress. MS. Group - woman and two children watching. LS. Cars in car park. Good zoom lens shots of the Duke playing polo.
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Cowdray Ruins Concert 1993
A charity concert, King Edward VII Hospital Benefit
9/18/93, Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst, England
Queen
A Kind Of Magic [5:06]
I Want To Break Free [3:31]
We Will Rock You [2:33]
Another One Bites The Dust * [3:05]
Radio Ga Ga [6:11]
Genesis
Turn It On Again [5:39]
I Can't Dance [5:54]
Invisible Touch [5:03]
Pink Floyd
Run Like Hell [6:19]
Wish You Were Here [4:54]
Comfortably Numb [7:29]
Eric Clapton
Stone Free [5:15]
Old Love [7:27]
The Cowdray Ruins Band:
Gimme Some Loving [5:36]
Cowdray Park Golf Club Aerial
Cowdray Park Golf Club,
Music by Tim Wheater,
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Cowdray Park Polo Club Jaeger Le Coultre Gold Cup - British Open Polo Championship 17 July 2016
British Open Polo Championship at Cowdray Park featuring the RAF Falcons. Remember to subscribe
The video features a fun family day out & Shu Tube Adventure to Cowdray Park Polo Club to watch the British Open Polo Championship. Shu enjoyed a picnic, polo, RAF Falcon display, shopping, a visit to the Elemis Spa Bus and brought her Peppa Pig toys along. A fun family day out in Sussex!
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King Power Gold Cup 2019 - Semi-Final - Dubai vs Scone Polo
King Power Gold Cup 2019 - Semi-Final - Dubai vs Scone Polo
Midhurst - Cowdray Park Polo Club - Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup - Polo leikur - Hestar - Hestasport
British Open Polo Finals Midhurst - The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup - Proud to be the home of British Polo for over a century. Cowdray Ruins - The Ruins of a Tudor Manor House in Midhurst West Sussex almost totally
destroyed by fire in 1793. Hestasport - Hestaíþrótt - Polo leikur í Englandi. Hvíldaraðstaða keppnishesta.
Welcome to Cowdray Park Polo Club recognised worldwide as the Home of British Polo. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within Viscount Cowdray’s 16,500 acre estate in West Sussex. See more:
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup is played to decide the British Open Polo Championship and is the premier polo tournament in the world at 22 goal (High Goal) level. With all the international stars of the game in action in the incomparable setting of Cowdray Park’s famous ‘Lawns’, the event draws in polo aficionados from all over the globe. Sun 2 July 3:00PM La Bamba de Areco (12) v King Power Foxes (11) Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup. See more:
Cowdray Park Polo Club will be playing host to the league matches of the one and only Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup. The next match will take place on Saturday 1 July, when Sommelier will take on Talandracas at 3pm. On Sunday 2 July, RH Polo will take on Murus Sanctus at midday, followed by La Bamba de Areco vs King Power at 3pm. Having not played The Cartier Queen’s Cup, Habtoor will then start their 2017 high goal campaign and Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup journey on Monday 3 July against La Indiana at midday. See more:
Ranked alongside the Argentine and USA Open tournaments, the four weeks of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup for the British Open showcase the world's finest players and includes up to 40 thrilling matches. See more:
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Cowdray Park
Midhurst
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GU29 0AQ
t: 01730 813257
Polo - Íþrótt konunganna. Talið er að um leið og ístöð hafi verið fundin upp hafi íþróttir sem svipar til polosins sprottið upp. Þar sem íþróttin reynir mikið á styrk, snerpu, hraða og hlýðni hesta ásamt því að vera hröð og spennandi var þessi íþrótt líklegast góð þjálfun fyrir hermenn. Fyrsta keppni sögunnar sem vitað er um fór fram milli Persa og Túrkemenista og unnu má til gamans geta að Túrkemenar þann leik. Um 1800 uppgötvuðu Bretar þessa íþrótt í Indlandi sem hafði verið leikin um alla Asíu síðastliðin 2000 ár. Það var reyndar ekki fyrr en um 1850 sem að bresak riddaraherdeildin skóp fyrstu reglurnar og um 20 árum síðar hafði þessi íþrótt náð geysimiklum vinsældum í Englandi. Nú í dag hefur hún aukið vinsældir sínar enn meira og finnst í flestum löndum. Þessi íþrótt er líkamlega erfið fyrir hrossin og jafnast leikvangurinn á við tíu fótboltavelli. Fjórir eru í hverju liði, tveir framherjar, einn miðvallarmaður (sem er yfirleitt hæðst metni leikmaður hvers liðs) og jafnframt varnarmaður. Keppt er í lotum, mismunandi eftir styrkleika liðanna en algeng tala er 6 hjá atvinnumönnum. Keppt er í 7 til 7½ mínútur í senn og er stutt hlé eftir hverja þar sem yfirleitt er skipt um hross. Atvinnumenn nota allt að eitt hross fyrir hverja lotu eða i kringum sex hross! Kylfuna ber alltaf að hafa í hægri hendi þó að undanþágur séu veittar fyrir örvhenta. Hana má aldrei sveifla yfir né undir hesta andstæðinganna. Einnig hefur polo vissar “umferðarreglur” sem eiga að koma í veg fyrir að keppendur stökkvi fyrir hvorn annan og skapi þannig slysahættu. Ef að einhver ríður svo að hætta skapast getur sá hinn sami fengið refsinguna “Hættuleg reiðmennska” sem er bein þýðing úr ensku. Tveir dómarar ríða inni á vellinum og einn annar situr fyrir utan og sker úr um ágreining vallardómaranna tveggja. Ef að mark er skorað er skipt um vallarhelminga til að jafna út mismuni vegna veðurs, grasflatar ðea hvað sem gæti hugsanlega auðveldað öðru liðinu að skora. Þótt undarlegt megi virðast eru keppnishestarnir oft kallaðir smáhestar (polo ponies) þó að þeir séu vel yfir mörkunum. Þó að ég hafi ekki fundið neina skýringu þá gæti ég trúað að það sé vegna þess að keppnishrossin voru upphaflega mun minni. Þótt ótrúlegt megi virðast spruttu Argentínumann óvænt fram á sjónarsviðið með Criollo-hestakyn sitt og eru nú vinsælustu keppnishestarnir fyrir þessa íþrótt Criollo, Thoroughbred eða blöndur af þessum tveim kynjum. Hraði, snerpa, gáfur, þol, kraftur, hlýðni og áræðni eru allt hlutir sem prýða góðan polohest. Atvinnumenn hafa fúslega viðurkennt að um 80% af getu sinni eiga þeir hestum sínum að þakka.
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Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst, England from Travel with Iva Jasperson
Cowdray Ruins, Midhurst, England from Travel with Iva Jasperson
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Cowdray House consists of the ruins of one of England's great Tudor houses, architecturally comparable to many of the great palaces and country houses of that time. It is situated in the Parish of Easebourne, just east of Midhurst, West Sussex standing on the north bank of the River Rother. It was largely destroyed by fire on 24 September 1793, but the ruins have nevertheless been Grade I listed.
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Belshazzar's Feast at Cowdray Hall, Midhurst, West Sussex on 1/12/12.hl
Diamond Jubilee 2012 - Cowdray Castle
Cowdray Castle - Cawseway Midhurst - Cowdray Cows - Easebourne Diamond Jubilee. Ferðalag í Englandi - Cowdray is in Easebourne, a West Sussex parish which adjoins the small town and former parliamentary borough of Midhurst, some ten miles north of Chichester. The ruins of Cowdray House, burned out in 1793, stand in fact only 600 yards from the centre of Midhurst, with the river Rother, the parish boundary, flowing between them. The present house, Cowdray Park, built by the 7th Earl of Egmont, c. 1875, is about ¾ mile further eastward, 500 yards south of the Midhurst-Petworth road. See more:
Cowdray is a Historic Tudor House set in Midhurst, West Sussex. Cowdray is one of England's most important early Tudor houses. This visitor attraction, visited by Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII, was partially destroyed by fire in 1793. Its magnificent ruins are set in the stunning landscape of Cowdray Park, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Cowdray plays host to special events throughout the season, including outdoor theatre and period re-enactments. The Cowdray audio tour is recommended for visitors and we also have a popular special children's version of the audio tour.
Cowdray Castle:
The Walled Garden:
The original fortified manor house was built in 1284 by Sir John Bohun across the river from the town of Midhurst. He named it Coudreye, the Norman word for the nearby hazel woods. In 1592 the 1st Viscounts grandson Anthony-Maria Browne inherited Cowdray. During his ownership of Cowdray, Guy Fawkes was briefly employed as a footman and the 2nd Viscount was briefly imprisoned for complicity in the Gunpowder plot after staying away from Parliament on 5 November 1605 following a warning. During the English Civil War two thirds of the Cowdray estate were sequestered and the house was garrisoned by Parliamentary forces. There are marks on the walls of the main courtyard of the house thought to be from musketballs fired by soldiers during this time. On 24 September 1793, during restoration work, a fire started in the carpenters' work shop in the North Gallery where some smouldering charcoal was allowed to fall upon the sawdust and woodshavings strewn across the floor. During the restoration work the family's furniture and treasures had also been stored in the North Gallery to make re-decorating easier. From the collection only three paintings and a few small pieces of furniture were saved, the rest including artefacts from Battle Abbey being devoured by flames. During the early 19th century the house was left to ruin, it was quickly colonised by plants, most notably of ivy which hastened its decay. Small alterations were made to the surviving Kitchen Tower such as a floor being put in above the kitchens, however it was not inhabited.
Kastalinn Cowdray í West Sussex, England:
British Open Polo Finals Midhurst - King Power Gold Cup - Pololeikur - Rich people helicopters
British Open Polo Finals Midhurst - The Cowdray Polo - King Power Gold Cup - Pololeikur - Polo at Cowdray 18.7.2018 - Here you can see the rich people helicopters - They come flying to watch the Polo afternoon at Cowdray - Walkabout - Polohorses - Cowdray Park - Polo Club - at Polo Cowdray park - Polo afternoon at Cowdray - Polo Midhurst - Hér má líta á farartæki ríka fólksins og aðalsins sem koma fljúgandi á þyrlum til að horfa á pololeik í Midhust - þetta er sannklluð íþrótt konunganna og ríka fólksins - Proud to be the home of British Polo for over a century. Cowdray Ruins - The Ruins of a Tudor Manor House in Midhurst West Sussex almost totally destroyed by fire in 1793. Hestasport - Hestaíþrótt - Polo leikur í Englandi.
Quarter Finals of the 2018 King Power Gold Cup for the British Open Polo Championship. See more:
Welcome to Cowdray Park Polo Club recognised worldwide as the Home of British Polo. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within Viscount Cowdray’s 16,500 acre estate in West Sussex. See more:
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Cowdray Park
Midhurst
West Sussex
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Polo - Íþrótt konunganna. Talið er að um leið og ístöð hafi verið fundin upp hafi íþróttir sem svipar til polosins sprottið upp. Þar sem íþróttin reynir mikið á styrk, snerpu, hraða og hlýðni hesta ásamt því að vera hröð og spennandi var þessi íþrótt líklegast góð þjálfun fyrir hermenn. Fyrsta keppni sögunnar sem vitað er um fór fram milli Persa og Túrkemenista og unnu má til gamans geta að Túrkemenar þann leik. Um 1800 uppgötvuðu Bretar þessa íþrótt í Indlandi sem hafði verið leikin um alla Asíu síðastliðin 2000 ár. Það var reyndar ekki fyrr en um 1850 sem að bresak riddaraherdeildin skóp fyrstu reglurnar og um 20 árum síðar hafði þessi íþrótt náð geysimiklum vinsældum í Englandi. Nú í dag hefur hún aukið vinsældir sínar enn meira og finnst í flestum löndum. Þessi íþrótt er líkamlega erfið fyrir hrossin og jafnast leikvangurinn á við tíu fótboltavelli. Fjórir eru í hverju liði, tveir framherjar, einn miðvallarmaður (sem er yfirleitt hæðst metni leikmaður hvers liðs) og jafnframt varnarmaður. Keppt er í lotum, mismunandi eftir styrkleika liðanna en algeng tala er 6 hjá atvinnumönnum. Keppt er í 7 til 7½ mínútur í senn og er stutt hlé eftir hverja þar sem yfirleitt er skipt um hross. Atvinnumenn nota allt að eitt hross fyrir hverja lotu eða i kringum sex hross! Kylfuna ber alltaf að hafa í hægri hendi þó að undanþágur séu veittar fyrir örvhenta. Hana má aldrei sveifla yfir né undir hesta andstæðinganna. Einnig hefur polo vissar “umferðarreglur” sem eiga að koma í veg fyrir að keppendur stökkvi fyrir hvorn annan og skapi þannig slysahættu. Ef að einhver ríður svo að hætta skapast getur sá hinn sami fengið refsinguna “Hættuleg reiðmennska” sem er bein þýðing úr ensku. Tveir dómarar ríða inni á vellinum og einn annar situr fyrir utan og sker úr um ágreining vallardómaranna tveggja. Ef að mark er skorað er skipt um vallarhelminga til að jafna út mismuni vegna veðurs, grasflatar ðea hvað sem gæti hugsanlega auðveldað öðru liðinu að skora. Þótt undarlegt megi virðast eru keppnishestarnir oft kallaðir smáhestar (polo ponies) þó að þeir séu vel yfir mörkunum. Þó að ég hafi ekki fundið neina skýringu þá gæti ég trúað að það sé vegna þess að keppnishrossin voru upphaflega mun minni. Þótt ótrúlegt megi virðast spruttu Argentínumann óvænt fram á sjónarsviðið með Criollo-hestakyn sitt og eru nú vinsælustu keppnishestarnir fyrir þessa íþrótt Criollo, Thoroughbred eða blöndur af þessum tveim kynjum. Hraði, snerpa, gáfur, þol, kraftur, hlýðni og áræðni eru allt hlutir sem prýða góðan polohest. Atvinnumenn hafa fúslega viðurkennt að um 80% af getu sinni eiga þeir hestum sínum að þakka.
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