Physical characteristics: long neck, robust withers, short back, powerful rump and temperament with animosity and courage. Polo horses are trained for several years before reaching the necessary quality to play.
Average height of 1.56 m, with an average weight of 450 kg. Strong skeleton, proportionate head, dry, and with a predominantly rectilinear profile and non-cutting and well separated jaws. Medium, fine, pointed ears, and well placed. Wide and wide forehead. Coats: chestnut, chestnut and tordillo.