Polo Equipment

1.HELMET  Hard surface internally padded to protect players head. May have face guard.
2.SHIRT  Polo Shirt
3.NUMBER  To identify players and position in the team.
4.REINS  To better control pony
5.WHIP  Thin, varying lengths.
6.BIT  Control of pony
7.MARTINGALE  Keeps the pony for raising its head to high and cracking the player
8.BREASTPLATE  keeps the saddle from sliding back
9.GIRTH  Holds the saddle and the player in the correct position.
10.BANDAGES  Protect the pony’s legs.
11.MALLET  48 to 54 inches depending on the height of the pony and the reach of the player. Generally made of ashwood, bamboo, or maple.
12.STIRRUP  Where the player places feet.
13.BOOTS  Brown boots with raised heels to keep feet in stirrups.
14.KNEE GUARDS  Protects the player’s legs from injury from bumping and checks.
15.PONY’S TAIL  Must be braided.
16.BREECHES  Strictly white.
17.GLOVES  Protects hands from friction and improves grip.
18.MANE  Shaved or roached to stay out of the way of mallet and reins.