polo pony
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A polo pony is a horse trained for playing polo, characterized by endurance, speed, courage, and docility. While historically called ponies due to their smaller size, restrictions on horse size were removed after World War I, making the term "pony" traditional. These horses are crucial to the sport of polo, a game played on horseback between two teams of four players who use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal. The quality of the polo pony is considered a significant factor in a player's ability.123
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