Rules/Learn to Play & Useful Links ​​​​​​​

HURLINGHAM POLO ASSOCIATION UK

HPA Year Book 

HPA Playing Rules 

HPA Helmet Regulations 

HPA Rules Test

HPA Welfare Booklet

THE NEW ZEALAND POLO ASSOCIATION

NZPA Constitution 2022​​​​​​​

NZPA By Law 1 2025 Disciplinary

NZPA By Law 2 2025 Ponies

NZPA By Law 3 2025 Human Doping

NZPA By Law 4 2025 Tournaments

NZPA By Law 5 2025 Membership

NZPA Red/Yellow Flag Rules, adopted 2026

Savile Cup Rules

Skene Trophy Rules

Score Sheet, Printable​​​​​​​

Temperature Guidance - clubs need to keep in mind the following rules with regard to temperatures (passed by NZPA mgmt Oct 2025). ‘At a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, the tournament committee should meet to consider options such as free pony changes or shorter chukkas.'

LEARN TO PLAY

Auckland Polo Academy - Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon

Ainsley Polo - Run by Ross Ainsley world-renowned horseman (Pukekohe)

Birchleigh Polo Club - Richard Kettle, based in Hawkes Bay

Charlie Wood, Waireka - Polo School at Rangiora (North Canterbury)​​​​​​​

Blue Springs Polo and Equestrian Centre - (North Canterbury)

EQUIPMENT & YEAR BOOK SUPPORTERS
Ainsley Saddlery - helping you help your horse

Bremworth - NZ Wool Carpet and Rugs

​​​​​​​Chele Clarkin  - Jewellery

4CYTE - protect, maintain and promote healthy joints in your polo ponies​​​​​​​

Love Racing - supporting thoroughbreds in polo

Polo Ball Sales - constructed in NZ to HPA & International standards​​​​​​​

Standing Rock - celebrating Fair Play 

Tail Shot Polo - tough, hardwearing and beautifully crafted polo equipment for women​​​​​​​

Wood Mallets Ltd - polo Mallet makers since 1982