Polo – Rules

The rules of Polo are decided by International Federation of Polo. Let’s know the rules relating to various aspects of Polo.

Teams and Players

• The total number of players is limited to four in each team.

• The host country will decide the rules and regulations under the guidance of a proper governing body.

• Players should hold the stick in their right hand.

• If under doping test anybody is found to be using drugs, then he may not be allowed to participate in the game anymore.

• A handicap can participate in the game if it is under permissible limit.

Equipment

• For safety purpose, the players must wear protective headgear with a chinstrap.

• Equipment like sharp spurs, knee guards, studs on the boots are not allowed.

• Both the teams must wear different colour shirts.

• The list of allowed instruments do vary from country to country depending upon their rules created by the governing body.

Ponies

• Height is not a constraint for any pony to play in a match of Polo.

• If the pony is partially blind, then he will not be allowed.

• A pony is allowed in the game if he is properly controlled.

• Once a pony is playing for a particular team, then he cannot play for any other team in that same championship.

• For safety purpose, bandage on all the four legs is compulsory.

• Any instrument that obstructs the vision of the pony is not allowed.

• If any part of the body of pony shows blood, then he should be immediately removed from that match.

• No lame pony is allowed to play in the match.

• The umpires take the responsibility to remove any pony from the game.