The term polo pony is used to describe all horses involved in the sport. Because the polo ponies Air Jordan 14s are athletes and work very hard during the each play of the game, Air Jordan 11s each horse is restricted to participating in no more than two periods of the game.

The United States Polo Association is very concerned for the welfare Air Jordan 4s of all polo ponies. The USPA Equine Welfare Committee was formed in 1992 to review and monitor the welfare of all horses Air Jordan 6 Rings that participate in the sport. Each sanctioned USPA event has an official Equine Welfare Representative present to ensure the proper handling and safety of the polo ponies.

In 2009, the 21 member committee implemented the United States Polo Association Equine Drugs and Medication Program. As a result, several rules and procedures exist to protect the horses Air Jordan Future used in the sport.