Polocrosse

Hybrid of polo and lacrosse — three-a-side on horseback, catch and pass a rubber ball with a long-handled racket.

👥6 per team🌤outdoor

What is Polocrosse?

Polocrosse is an Australian-invented equestrian team sport that combines polo, lacrosse and netball. Three-a-side teams play on horseback using a long-handled racket with an open net to catch, carry and throw a soft rubber ball into the opposing goal. Chukkas last six to eight minutes and each rider can only use one horse for the whole game.

Quick facts

Category

Equestrian Sports

Type

Team sport

Players

6 per team

Where played

outdoor

Country of origin

🇦🇺 Australia

Estimated origin

1938 Sydney (Australian riding-school adaptation of Indian gymkhana)

Olympic

No

Popularity

regional

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified