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Argentine Polo Pony: 5 supporters!

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July 16th, 2014 8:49:09pm
18 Posts

I suppose it never hurts to ask? As someone who is around/works with these ponies in real life, I'm able to say they're not your everyday thoroughbred and are in a class of their own. I have a strong interest in seeing the Argentine Polo Pony/Argentine Thoroughbred brought to HP.. or an accepted cross of Criollo x Thoroughbred to create such.
"POLO ARGENTINO BREED
This is how at the present time we have achieved a polo pony biotype that is highly efficient as regards its skills.
The origins of this breed are to be found in the criollo (native) horses that already existed in the area and were used to play the game and which were selected for breeding. Simultaneously-and brought in specially by Anglo-Argentine players-the introduction of thoroughbred racehorses (S.P.C.) began, which accelerated crossbreeding and began slowly to absorb the original criollo.
In time the Quarter Mile and Arab breeds were incorporated, though in a lesser degree, to make the most of certain special characteristics of each breed. This great genetic variability, added to a rigorous selection generated by the game itself and to the naturally favorable conditions of the area, are what make Polo Argentino unique in the world."
"Naturally, however, there are ideal breeds for the polo sport. Manupuri "ponies" in India were the first to be used extensively, though polo enthusiasts soon realized the Argentine Criollo possessed the vital qualities of toughness, calmness, and stamina for polo. Through the infusion of the Thoroughbred blood into the stock, the Argentine Criollo’s suitability was enhanced and the variant Argentine Polo Pony was born. Today, Argentina is still one of the most popular exporters of polo horses."
http://www.poloargentino.com/index.php
AACCP Registration Rules
http://www.poloargentino.com/doc/genealogicalRegistration.doc
 
Players who support: 5 of 5

Oklahoma, Wasurenagusa, Murdock, Memoire, and Abacus!




 


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July 17th, 2014 12:20:15am
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Support! :D




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uni
July 17th, 2014 4:05:25am
1,338 Posts

These can definitely be added as an official cross if you don't get your 5 breeders, or even if you do! So you could cross in outside lines from either of the parent breeds ^_^




 

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BANNED
July 17th, 2014 5:01:00am
18 Posts

Yay yay! :D




 

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BANNED
July 17th, 2014 8:41:11pm
4 Posts

We already have Polo Ponies as a breed on the game, although they're no longer active. All that'd need to happen is for an admin to re-add them. I'd totes take them up again!

I have a bunch of poopy ones on this account! 




Murdock: He's a real hoopy frood!

 

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Maeriy • This Is The Way •
July 18th, 2014 9:59:04pm
814 Posts

i would breed them if i could do them with a partner (:




 

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BANNED
July 18th, 2014 10:15:09pm
3 Posts

I would partner with you Memoire! I was going to do a partner search before I went on a mission for polo ponies haha




 

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Maeriy • This Is The Way •
July 18th, 2014 10:28:03pm
814 Posts

awesome that would be great :D




 

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BANNED
July 19th, 2014 3:51:44am
18 Posts

Criollo x TB
TB x Criollo
Argentine Polo Pony x TB
Argentine Polo Pony x Criollo
TB x Argentine Polo Pony

Criollo x Argentine Polo Pony

Crosses added by Uni yippee! Now we just need one more breeder to have them added to the store!




 

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gojira
July 20th, 2014 4:02:34am
9 Posts

Hey, why not. Sign me up!




 

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BANNED
July 20th, 2014 4:16:07am
18 Posts

YAY! Thank you Abacus! :)




 

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