description Snow polo Overview
Snow polo is a form of polo played by riders and horses on a prepared snow surface, usually over packed snow or ice. Its modern tournament history is closely associated with St. Moritz, Switzerland, where the world premiere of a snow-polo tournament took place on the frozen Lake St. Moritz in 1985.
The setting changes the playing surface and winter conditions while retaining polo's basic use of mounted players, mallets, a ball, goals, and timed periods.
help Snow polo FAQ
What is snow polo?
Snow polo is polo played by mounted riders on a prepared snow or ice surface. The game uses horses, mallets, and a ball, but the winter surface changes how the ball moves.
Where did modern snow polo become famous?
Modern tournament snow polo is closely linked with St. Moritz, Switzerland. The first world-premiere snow-polo tournament there was played on frozen Lake St. Moritz.
How is snow polo different from field polo?
Snow polo is played on a compact winter surface instead of grass, so the ball and footing behave differently. Organizers prepare the surface and use rules suited to snow or ice conditions.
Do horses play snow polo on ice?
They can play on a prepared frozen surface, such as Lake St. Moritz, rather than loose powder snow. The surface must be made firm and safe enough for horses and riders.
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