Patti Rodrigues
An enthusiast of horses and the equestrian world, I share information, stories, and content that celebrate this unique connection between people and animals.
Posts de Patti Rodrigues
Spirit — Stallion of the Cimarron: Why This Film Still Enchants Generations
Discover why Spirit — Stallion of the Cimarron enchants generations: story, soundtrack, animation, and what the film says about freedom and horses.
The Horse Whisperer: The Film That Revealed the Gift of Horse Whisperers
Discover The Horse Whisperer — Robert Redford's film that revealed to the world the real art of horse whisperers and healing traumatized horses.
Horse Movies for Kids: The Best Choices for Family Viewing
Guide to horse movies for kids by age group: Spirit, Flicka, Black Stallion, Black Beauty, Dreamer and more. Perfect for family viewing.
Horse Films Based on True Stories: When Reality Surpassed Fiction
Discover the best horse films based on real events — Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Dreamer, War Horse — and what is fact versus what is fiction.
The Black Stallion: The Arabian Horse Saga That Conquered Cinema
Discover The Black Stallion — the 1979 classic, Walter Farley's literary saga, the sequels, and why this equestrian film is uniquely powerful.
Polo pony: breeds, training, and what makes a great one
Breeds, physical profile and training process of the polo pony — the equine athlete at the heart of the sport, shaped over generations.
Countries with the strongest polo traditions: Argentina, England, and beyond
Argentina, England, India, UAE: the nations with the deepest polo traditions and what each has contributed to the global growth of the sport.
The greatest polo players in the world: legends of the sport
Adolfo Cambiaso, Facundo Pieres, Nacho Figueras and Tommy Hitchcock: the greatest polo players in the world and what makes them legends of the sport.
Polo and conditioning: how the sport transforms horse and rider
Polo demands core strength, balance, vision and endurance from riders — and sprint conditioning from horses. See how the sport develops both.
Arena polo vs. field polo: differences between the two formats
Arena polo or open field? Discover the differences in size, rules, ball and intensity between the two main formats of equestrian polo.
Polo equipment: what players and horses need
Helmets, mallets, knee guards, bits and bandages: everything about polo equipment for player and horse, with practical tips for beginners.
How to start playing polo: a beginner’s guide
Riding level needed, lesson structure, costs and how to find a polo club: the complete guide for anyone wanting to start equestrian polo.
Polo: rules, positions, and how a match works
Chukkers, handicap, right of way and four player positions: understand the complete rules of polo and how a match unfolds from start to finish.
Equestrian polo: the sport of kings that conquered the world
From Persia to Argentina: the history, rules and culture of equestrian polo — the ancient sport that united civilizations and keeps growing worldwide.
Chilean Rodeo: Inside South America’s Oldest Equestrian Sport
Learn how Chilean rodeo works — the collera, volapié, media luna arena — and why it shapes the Chilean Criollo breed after 180 years.
Chilean Criollo vs Brazilian Crioulo: What’s the Difference?
Chilean Criollo vs Brazilian Crioulo: compare conformation, temperament, best disciplines, and which breed fits your needs.
South American Criollo Horses: History and Varieties
Explore the South American Criollo horse family — Chilean, Brazilian, Argentine, and Peruvian breeds — and their shared history of survival.
Huaso: The Chilean Horseman and His Criollo
Meet the huaso — Chile's iconic rural horseman — and discover the deep bond between this cultural figure and the Chilean Criollo horse.
Chilean Criollo Coat Colors: The Official Breed Standard Explained
Discover Chilean Criollo coat colors — dapple gray, chestnut, bay — and what the official breed standard accepts for registered horses.