About The Start Up Escanaba Polo Mallet Co.

Escanaba Polo Mallet Company is a startup born from a passion for polo and a commitment to giving back. We’ve developed two unique polo mallets and offer a line of high-quality clothing and logo merchandise. From the beginning, our mission has been clear: donate at least 50% of our profits to meaningful charities.

When you purchase one of our products, you're doing more than supporting a business—you’re making a statement about your values and helping us give back.

In addition to our products, we host research studies designed to support both seasoned and beginner polo players, helping to grow and improve the sport.

Launched with less than $500, Escanaba Polo Mallet Company is also a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit. We hope to inspire others to start their own ventures, no matter how modest the beginnings.

Explore Our Products

• Polo Mallets – Crafted with high-quality fiber cane shafts, hardwood heads, and comfortable grips. (Polo Mallets Page)

• Clothing – Stylish shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and more. (Clothing and Logo Items Page)

• Logo Items – Mugs, clocks, mouse pads, and other branded gifts.

Treat yourself or someone you care about with something from our collection—and support a cause in the process.

The 3 Basics to Playing Polo Like a Pro

Health of Polo Horses Research: Making Sure Polo Horses Are Safe

Research into polo is crucial for helping players, teams, and coaches enhance performance while minimizing injuries and losses. As a physically demanding sport, polo inherently carries a risk of injuries, making the need for effective safety practices even more urgent. By identifying potential risks and developing strategies to prevent them, the sport can continue to evolve in both performance and safety.

Common Injuries in Polo

Polo players and horses face various types of injuries, such as lameness, joint disease, pulmonary hemorrhage, and other trauma-related conditions. These injuries can significantly impact both the players’ and horses' health and performance. As such, understanding the causes and prevention methods for these injuries is essential for the long-term success of the sport.

Prevention and Safety Practices

To minimize these risks, the following safety practices and solutions are critical:

1. Training: Proper conditioning and training for both players and horses can significantly reduce the likelihood of injury. Tailored fitness regimens help build strength, flexibility, and endurance, ensuring readiness for the demands of the game.

2. Ground Surface Adaptation: The quality of the polo field is paramount. Maintaining an even, soft, and well-kept ground surface minimizes the risk of falls and injuries caused by uneven terrain.

3. Proper Shoeing: Correct shoeing for horses ensures better traction and protection against hoof-related injuries. Specialized shoes designed for polo can prevent slipping and support the horse’s health.

4. Animal Welfare Compliance: Adhering to strict animal welfare guidelines not only ensures the well-being of the horses but also aligns with ethical standards for the sport. Monitoring the horses' health and providing proper care throughout their careers reduces the risk of long-term damage.

By prioritizing research, education, and these safety practices, polo can continue to grow as a sport while minimizing harm to players and horses alike.

Schumacher A, Gehlen H. Health of Polo Horses. Animals (Basel). 2024 Jun 8;14(12):1735. doi: 10.3390/ani14121735. PMID: 38929354; PMCID: PMC11201175. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/12/1735

How To Hold A Polo Mallet

Holding Reins for Polo

Research Shows Horses May be Smarter Than You Think! stop-signal paradigm (Research)

Some of us may think horses are not particularly that smart but research has found that both positive and negative reinforcement error reductions in stop-signal paradigm may reduce errors indicating a higher order, executive function in horses. It was prior believed that horses only had moderate intelligence, but that belief is changing.

One may draw from this study that positive, negative and a variety of methods may help a horse learn better. 

Whoa, No-Go: Evidence consistent with model-based strategy use in horses during an inhibitory task

Evans, L., Cameron-Whytock, H., and Ijichi, C. (2024). Whoa, No-Go: Evidence consistent with model-based strategy use in horses during an inhibitory task, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, vol. 277,106339, ISSN 0168-1591, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106339.

You may want to check out Escanaba Polo Mallet Co. Research Page

Escanaba Polo Mallet Co-Lightweight Hoodie!

Escanaba Polo Mallet Co was launched a few years ago as a micro-business with under $500. We make unique lightweight polo mallets, offer designed clothing, and share research on the game of polo. We donate the vast majority of our profits to various charities (At present we donate more than we make and that is a good thing!)

Escanaba Polo Mallet Co Logo Items Page