"Let Others Play at Little Things, For We Shall Play The Game Of Kings"

Inscribed on a stone tablet next to a polo ground in Gilgit, Pakistan.

The sport of polo is fascinating. It is steeped in history and has been played by royal families and celebrities since the sport began over 2500 years ago.

Polo was at first a cavalry training game, for elite troops. As Alexander the Great and other military leaders moved across Asia, they introduced the game to lands they visited and conquered. Horsemen of all cultures saw the game as an important way to improve their military skills, and the sport spread. The modern game of polo was formularised and popularised by the British in the 19^thcentury.

Historic players of note include: Sir Winston Churchill, Alexander The Great, Genghis Khan, Walt Disney, Errol Flynn and General Patten - to name but a few.

Today the sport of polo is experiencing a revival and is popular among young royals, celebrities and socialites from around the world and is played as a recognised sport in almost 100 countries. This is the Polistas world – and it's growing fast!

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