ARENA POLO
Arena polo is played with three players per team on horse-back in a regulation size field 300 feet by 150 feet that is enclosed by walls of four or more feet in height. It is usually played on a dirt surface, as opposed to a grass surface used in outdoor polo.
The game consists of four chukkers (periods of play) that are 7 ½ minutes each. Riders change horses at the end of each chukker.
Arena polo does not require the large number of horses to play that outdoor (grass) polo requires. Most players use only two horses, alternating horses in each chukker.
The Arena Polo ball is similar to a mini soccer ball, softer and larger than the small hard plastic ball used in outdoor polo.
While Arena polo is similar to outdoor polo, the smaller playing field and the surrounding walls affect the playability of the ball, which causes the game to change direction more often. Combined with the up-front closeness to the spectators, along with the increased number of plays, Arena Polo is actually considered by many to be a more exciting version of the game to watch or play.
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