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September 08, 2005
Polo Team
Setting up the offense. The men's polo team advances the ball up the field in a game earlier this year. The Red won the national championship this past weekend, while the women finished in second place.
OK, one might wonder why I'm putting up a picture of the Cornell Polo team. During my lab for my horses class a couple of people were talking about polo tryouts that were today. We got into a conversation that went along the lines of, "I'm going to try out tonight, you should come to!" "Haha, no, I really shouldn't be tempted..." "C'mon! it will be fun." "Ok, what time again?". So as you can see I held out as long as I could...
So after a quick search on the internet about polo (I have never played and only watched one match) and a run to Larua to borrow her boots I was on my way to the good 'ol Oxley Equestrian Center. My thinking is that I'm not sure if I want to be on the team or not, but at least I could ride for a few minutes and have some fun. Well, I ended up being pretty nervous when my time came to do my figure-8 within the 15 yard line. I stayed on and got most of my leads right, but I lost my stirrups about 5 times! Oh well. There was about 30 girls tonight and there's another night of tryouts tomorrow, while the team only has room for about 10 (so the rumor goes). I really don't think I'll be chosen, there were a lot of good girls out there, but it was a good time. So parents, don't freak out...yet....
Posted by agutwin at September 8, 2005 10:00 PM
Comments
Dear - could you briefly explain how joining the Polo team will improve the quality and quantity of your study time? I'm missing that connection...
Posted by: Paul Gutwin at September 9, 2005 03:44 PM
I am always glad to hear you enjoy life, but... if riding horses at Cornell means failing courses at Cornell... well that would mean pretty expensive horse riding. Please keep your eyes on the goal. Think of why horses need blinders - and apply the concept to yourself (as real blinders won't work on you...)
Posted by: mom at September 12, 2005 09:12 PM