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Why ancient soldiers trained with polo

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Chasing a wooden ball on horseback was never meant to be a leisurely afternoon for the rich. Ancient empires utilized the chaotic swarming to ensure their riders could handle the sheer terror of mounted warfare. Today, it requires owning multiple ponies and wearing painfully crisp white trousers.

Why ancient soldiers trained with polo
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