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How to maintain a polo field?

How to maintain a polo field?

Mow with reel or rotary mower, one or two times per week. When grass is growing fast, mowing will be needed at least every 3 days to maintain best quality. Preferred height is usually 1 to 1.5 inches (preferred 1.5 inches if mowing with a rotary finishing mower).

What grass is used on polo fields?

Bluegrass has been the preferred grass selection for polo as it grows by rhizomes which spread and form a dense sod turf. Disease coupled with poor drought tolerance can be a problem if required irrigation is not supplied. Bluegrass could become dormant resulting in a slick field, dangerous for play.

How much does it cost to build a polo field?

The cost of building the polo field is $25,000 and the cost for the horse fences are $8500. You can just make a donation or you can buy one of the perks to make this polo venture come to life: $10 – A hay ride at the Play Polo farm.

What is polo grass?

Polo field grasses A good polo field uses paspalum grass, which is a highly adaptable, fast recovering grass. Paspalum grass is disease tolerant and is more commonly used on inland horse polo fields.

What is stomping of the divots?

Divot stomping is a long-standing half-time tradition at Castell Polo. Spectators converge on the field to stomp down the turf that has been torn up by the pony’s hooves. It becomes, without fail, a quite festive few minutes.

Why do people stomp divots?

Divot Stomp This serves as a great time to meet new people, move around after the first half and help keep the field safe and beautiful.

Should you stay away from a steaming divot in polo?

Traditions. Each polo match is replete with a few traditions, like afternoon tea. This tradition makes wearing high heels difficult, as you are to walk out to the field and literally stomp turf back into the holes created by the horses’ hooves. Beware of the “steaming” divot—a fresh pile of manure.

What kind of drainage does a polo field need?

Polo field drainage is another topic that Paul is knowledgeable about. The best conditions are to use a “loamy sand” soil, then place 4″ semi-permeable pipe (1/8″ holes – 6 holes per square inch) between 3 meter to 6 meter apart. These pipes are buried 18″ beneath the surface of the field at a 1 degree drainage slope.

What should I do about my polo field?

You should go to your local agricultural college near your field and get a list of Turf Pests. The college will have pictures and the reproductive cycles of these pests. They they can help you to determine the chemical control necessary to treat your turf. The best polo fields are made from seed.

How old is the owner of a polo field?

His specialty is Polo fields. He is 32 years old (in 2003) and he has worked in England, France, Canada, USA, Dubai, and Thailand advising polo clubs how to manage their turfs in temperate, desert and tropical climates. He founded his own company, Eichon, in 2002, and he writes a monthly article on Turf Management for the Polo Times.

How to get in touch with FieldTurf customer service?

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