On this Episode of Outside The Boards, I am thrilled to welcome founder and visionary of Replay Polo, Brittany Halstead. In 2016, Brittany laid the foundation for Replay Polo, a transformative initiative inspired by her extraordinary journey with a polo pony. The genesis of Replay Polo traces back to 2014 when Brittany, riding and training in Argentina with Olympic riders and high-goal polo trainers, experienced a near-fatal car accident. Suffering a traumatic brain injury, she defied the odds by miraculously recovering from a two-week coma.
The pivotal moment in Brittany's recovery came when Luis Ansola, professional polo player and manager of Louisville Polo Club, bestowed upon her a retired polo pony named Fanta. This equine companion became the inaugural Replay Polo pony, marking the beginning of Brittany's mission to forge connections between these remarkable horses and individuals in need.
Brittany's unique insight led her to recognize the exceptional qualities of polo ponies, emphasizing their gentle demeanor and rideability. This assessment positioned them as ideal candidates for new careers and ignited Brittany's commitment to repurposing retired polo and racehorses.
With a diverse background spanning various equine disciplines—walking horses, quarter horses, dressage, hunter/jumper, showjumping, polo, western pleasure, thoroughbred racing, and therapeutic riding—Brittany is uniquely equipped to operate the repurposing pipeline and oversee instructional elements at Replay Polo.
Certified as a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Instructor and Mentor, Brittany's commitment to equine well-being extends to her certification in equine massage therapy through The Animal Rehab Institute. Her wide-ranging contacts with owners and trainers position her as a sales agent for polo ponies and racehorses actively engaged in their careers.
Replay Polo's mission goes beyond repurposing; retired horses are donated to the 501(c)3 organization, undergo retraining, and are adopted out to lead fulfilling lives with a renewed sense of purpose. Brittany Halstead's resilience, expertise, and unwavering dedication make Replay Polo a beacon of hope in the equestrian community, showcasing the transfo
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