Three riders gallop towards the camera on a snow polo field

Playedon snow

Winter above Tashkent. Packed snow, a red ball, horses breathing steam.

A snow polo match in front of snowy mountains

Snow polo

From theAlps

Snow polo began in the Alps and is now played from St. Moritz to China. In Uzbekistan it is played in the mountains above Tashkent.

A team on horseback raises a trophy under a blue sky

Snow polo

Up toAmirsoy

The federation holds its snow tournament at Amirsoy, a mountain resort about an hour from Tashkent.

Snow polo at a glance

On snow the game changes. The field is smaller, teams play three a side, and the ball is larger and lighter so it stays on top of the snow.

Players a side
3
Venue
Amirsoy

Amirsoy Polo Cup

The federation's winter tournament in the mountains. Teams, dates and the programme are announced each season.

Come and watch

Spectator details are announced before each tournament.

Ask about the next tournament

Foreign teams welcome

The federation invites teams and players from abroad to play on snow in Uzbekistan. Write to us about invitations, horses and logistics.

International
Uzbekistan Polo Federation