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Polocrosse is the fastest ball sport on horseback, blending polo’s elegance, and lacrosse’s agility and precision—all from the saddle. Players use rackets with netted heads to carry, pass, and score with a sponge-rubber ball.
Polocrosse is an exciting, family-friendly sport that welcomes riders and horses of every age, background, and ability. Men and women compete on equal footing, making it one of the most inclusive equestrian games. Beyond the thrill of competition, polocrosse is also a powerful training tool — building a rider’s confidence, developing a horse’s courage, and teaching skills that carry over into every other riding discipline.
How did it start?
How did it start?
Though inspired by centuries‑old equestrian ball games, polocrosse as we know it began in 1930s Australia. After refining it from a riding‑school drill to an exhilarating outdoor sport, the first club and official rules were born in 1939. From its Australian roots, polocrosse has journeyed across continents, embraced by riders worldwide. The United States joined the movement through passionate students who brought the game home and founded the American Polocrosse Association.
What do you need to play?
What do you need to play?
Racket & ball: specifically designed for the game
Helmet: equestrian approved (required)
Saddle: no horn; must have a breast collar; should allow free rider movement
Bits: no shanks or protrusions off the main ring
Protective gear (bell boots and sports boots or polo wraps on all four legs)
Closed toed shoes
How do you play?
How do you play?
Polocrosse is played on a grass or dirt field measuring 160 yards long by 60 yards wide. Each team is made up of three players, numbered 1, 2, and 3, with each position taking on a specific role:
No. 1 (Offense): The only player allowed to score goals.
No. 2 (Midfield): The link between offense and defense, supporting both ends of the field.
No. 3 (Defense): Protects the goal and works to stop the opposing team from scoring.
Teams score points by throwing the ball through their opponents’ goal posts while defending their own. All players can catch, carry, and pass the ball with their racquets, but only the No. 1 can score.
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