Britain’s Military Use Of Horses 1914-1918 Past and Present, page 184 (Number 139) Quote,” After August 1914 the British army did not attempt to make further large-scale compulsory purchases and chose to rely on the market mechanism.”
Polo and Riding Pony Geldings – Latest Conditions of Entry
Height – Not exceeding 14.2 confirmed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon or by Hurlingham Certificate
Pedigree – By an entered sire and out of an entered or registered dam
Note – The term “entered” applies to entries in the Stud book (including the Supplement) The term “registered” applies to entries in the, “Approved Mare Register”) It takes about three months to train polo pony