It is the ultimate game of skill, fitness and strength. It requires coordination, tenacity and strategic planning from both rider and horse. Formed in 1980, the United States Polo Association was created to promote, regulate and teach the game of polo. Women are making great strides in this sport. In fact more than 20 percent of players in the United States Polo Association are female.
Ponies are religiously trained and well cared for.
They are wonderful creatures of endurance and strength. Remarkable athletes, polo ponies must be able to run 100 yards at 35 miles per hour. The movement of a polo game is fast and furious. Horses and riders are often required to make quick turns in seconds. The majority of polo professionals devote significant amounts of time to training polo ponies for their sport.