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Why ponies are key in winning and losing matches

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Raphael Nzomo's owned pony 'The Breaker' that was rode by Zimbabwean BJ Bowen was voted the Best Playing Pony (BPP) in the 8-Goal-international match between Kenya and Zimbabwe at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil on June 23,2024.[Courtesy]

For a pony to understand the rules of polo fully, it has to undergo a comprehensive training for at least two years.

First learners are the ones who take up-to two years to learn the basics of the game but the slow ones take three years.

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