THE SPECTATOR'S GUIDE TO THE SPORT
Learn the language. Follow the action. Enjoy the traditions.
HOW TO TALK POLO by Don Lubner is an approachable companion for spectators who want to understand what's happening on the field—and feel at home around the game.
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POLO 101
Four essentials for enjoying your first match—or your fiftieth.
Field, teams, chukkers and the flow of play.
The words and phrases you'll hear around the rail.
What to watch, where to look and how to follow the action.
Traditions, personalities and the social side of polo.
“Finally, a polo book designed for your back pocket, not your coffee table.”Dawn Garvey Redman
THE PEOPLE & THE STORIES
Conversation, characters and shared traditions are part of what makes the sport memorable. HOW TO TALK POLO brings that welcoming, fan-first perspective to the page and to this site.
“If you're just getting ready to watch your first chukker, this is the guide you've been looking for!”Steve Lewandowski
Polo Announcer — San Diego Polo Club
“Finally, a polo book designed for your back pocket, not your coffee table.”Dawn Garvey Redman
Commentator — BG Vero Beach Polo Club
“Every polo club needs a Don Lubner and family.”William Crisp
Author, A Guide to Polo Commentary
ROOTED IN THE POLO COMMUNITY
The site celebrates the people, clubs and traditions that turn spectators into lifelong fans.
DON’S POLO PICKS
Books, art, apparel, programs and memorabilia selected with a fan's eye.
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