Brittany Halstead: Replay Polo's Founder & Visionary

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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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