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                     Come and "Have a Go At Polocrosse" on Tuesday 16th February 2010. 10am til 4pm. If you've not tried this sport then come along and give it a go. The morning will start off on foot practising ball skills, then getting on board and practising picking up the ball, throwing and catching. In the afternoon you will be playing your first chukka. For those riders who have been regularly training, Deidre will progress skill particularly "riding off" skills. Rider wishing to use our riding school horses/ponies the cost will be £28.00, riders able to bring their own mounts the cost will be £15.00. So come along and have a go. We run weekly training sessions each Tuesday and Friday Evenings 5.30pm til 7.30pm, beginners on Tuesdays and Novice on Fridays. As the name implies, it is a combination of polo and lacrosse. It is played outside, on a field, on horseback. Each rider uses a stick to which is attached a racquet head with a loose, thread net, in which the ball is carried. The ball is made of sponge rubber and is approximately 4" across. The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball between your opponent's goal posts. The basic requisite for the successful Polocrosse player is a love of horses and the ability to ride easily and comfortably. Ball and riding skills are improved by regular practice and a competitive edge. Polocrosse is appealing as a sport for all the family and attracts a wide range of ability levels The Pony Club has seen the tremendous potential of the game and there are now a growing number of teams across the country. At Moorfield we are encouraging all riders to have a go and join in our training sessions. Visit www.polocrosse.org.uk to view the DVD which shows ball skills and game rules. |