Each equine sport affects the equine athlete in a different way. For the Polo horse some of those elements include inverted posture, sharp pivots on the hind end, torque (to specific side from swinging), increased joint flexion, hyperextension of the distal limb, standing in the stirrups, fast starts and stops and low heel long toe. Each of these elements affects the muscles and joints in a different way than other sports. A Professional Body worker will be able to target these muscle groups and help to provide soft tissue relief to your horse.
Muscle groups that are important to address in the Polo Horse include:
Wither muscles
Paraspinal muscles
Gluteal, Hamstring and Quadriceps muscles
Pectoral sling
Psoas muscle group
Loin muscles
Shoulder sling muscles
Pectoral sling muscles
Extrinsic neck muscles
These horses may also require extra work on the side opposite from the riders swinging arm as these muscles will be working extra hard through out the play of the sport supporting their rider.