Polo may have been played as early as 2000 years ago by tribesmen on the European steppes. Though the training was war-link in nature the expenditure of resources ensured that rules were quickly developed that would ensure safety with minimal injuries to man or horse.

Modern Polo has developed from this ethos and although you will see exciting chases and clashes on the polo field the circumstances under which this takes place are carefully controlled by the rules.

There are two sets of rules - one for arena play and another for outdoors - they account for the different size of playing areas and conditions.

The following links to the current rules are provided courtesy of the US Polo Association

• Arena Polo


• Outdoor Polo