Summary

Grooming polo ponies is a hard days work, but it can also be very rewarding. The pay ranges depending on your level of experience and where you're located. If you help out other trailers you may even get a tip from another player. Or, if it's an exceptionally hot day, your boss may even give you a tip over and above your regular pay.

If you are really good, you can go to almost any club and get a summer job grooming. Good grooms are always in demand and the only way to improve is to ask questions, observe others, and to practice.

As in any job, you have to please your boss, because they write your checks and have the power to keep you, recommend you to others, or let you go. Your boss most likely will have a true love of the sport and the horses, and will go to extremes to make sure the ponies are well cared for. Think of them first at all times and you'll be off to a great start.

Hang in there, get dirty, sweat, keep learning, especially learn about the game, and above all, have fun!

Part I - Polo Handbook by Sandy Herron | Part II -Handbook By Sue Sally Hale |

Part III - Grooming the Polo Pony by Carol Barker | Introduction | Preface
Chapter 1| Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4| Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Summary