ORIGINALLY, no horse higher than thirteen hands and two inches (54") was allowed to play in the game of polo, so the horses were of “pony” size. Today there is no size limit and the horses used range from 14 to 16+ hands. Most polo horses are between 5 and 15 years of age, and are thoroughbreds, or cross breeds of THOROUGHBRED and quarter horses.

The ideal polo pony combines speed, agility, courage, temperament and intelligence, and players ACKNOWLEDGE that a good pony contributes 50-80% of the pony/rider team’s ability. This is why you will see “BEST Playing Pony” honors being awarded after important GAMES and tournaments.

Originally, no horse higher than thirteen hands and two inches (54") was allowed to play in the game of polo, so the horses were of “pony” size. Today there is no size limit and the horses used range from 14 to 16+ hands. Most polo horses are between 5 and 15 years of age, and are thoroughbreds, or cross breeds of thoroughbred and quarter horses.

The ideal polo pony combines speed, agility, courage, temperament and intelligence, and players acknowledge that a good pony contributes 50-80% of the pony/rider team’s ability. This is why you will see “Best Playing Pony” honors being awarded after important games and tournaments.