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POLOCROSSE RACQUET & BALL: The polocrosse ball is a soft sponge rubber ball about 4 inches in diameter with a latex skin. It is quite soft and it bounces. Each player is equipped with a polocrosse racquet, or stick as some like to refer to it. The stick is a cane shaft from 30 to 40 inches long with a round head that is 7-1/2 inches in diameter. The head is fitted with a loose string net. The netting is used to hold the ball as it is scooped up from the ground and carried.
TACK: Safety is #1... For tournament play the saddle may not have a horn. Bits with shanks or protruding side bars that could catch on racquets or other horses' reins are not allowed. Spurs with sharp rowels are not allowed. All whips must have a flap on the end. Breast collars, bell boots and leg wraps must be worn by all horses, and riders must wear a helmet. For practice sessions, the rules are relaxed, but since everyone is concerned with the safety of both horse and rider, most people stay with the suggested guidelines.
YOUR HORSE: Any type of horse can play. There are no limits to the size, age, or breed. Many people use Quarter Horses because the body type and natural agility of this breed enables the animal to meet the need for stopping, maneuvering, and quick speed. There are stand out horses of all breeds playing, however, and some of the best known horses are not registered at all -- they are just handy horses with willing attitudes.
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