What Makes a Good Polo Saddle — and Why Krono Polo Saddles Stand Above the Rest
In polo, every detail matters. From the precision of your swing to the fit of your equipment, performance comes down to how well horse and rider move as one.
At the heart of that connection is the polo saddle — the most crucial piece of tack after the mallet.
But what exactly defines a good polo saddle, and why are Krono Polo saddles trusted by top players worldwide?
1. The Anatomy of a Great Polo Saddle
A true polo saddle is built for speed, agility, and control. Unlike jumping or dressage saddles, a polo saddle has a flat seat and forward balance, allowing players to move freely during high-speed turns and powerful shots. Here’s what sets a quality polo saddle apart:
Perfect Balance: The seat must position the rider in harmony with the horse’s movement, ensuring stability without restricting agility.
Strong Yet Lightweight Tree: A good polo saddle uses a reinforced wooden or fiberglass tree, engineered to withstand the impact and torsion of a fast-paced chukka.
Close Contact Design: Players need to feel the horse beneath them. Thin panels and carefully shaped flaps provide close contact while maintaining comfort for the horse.
Superior Leather: The quality of the leather determines grip, durability, and feel. Premium hides improve with age and offer better traction for precise movements.
Secure Fittings: English stirrup bars, stainless steel hardware, and reinforced billets are essential for long-lasting performance under pressure.
2. Why Krono Polo Saddles Lead the Field
At Krono Polo, our mission has always been to combine modern engineering with traditional Argentine craftsmanship — the result is a saddle built for champions.
• Designed by Players, for Players
Every Krono saddle is designed in collaboration with professional polo players who know exactly what’s needed in real match conditions. From the position of the stirrup bars to the curve of the seat, every millimetre is tested on the field before reaching production.
• Handmade in Argentina
Our saddles are crafted by master saddlers in Argentina — the birthplace of modern polo. Using vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather, each piece is hand-cut, stitched, and finished to perfection. The result is a saddle that combines flexibility, strength, and timeless beauty.
• Proven Tree & Balance
We use a trusted polo tree perfected over years of competition. Its geometry keeps the rider balanced over the horse’s centre of gravity, giving instant responsiveness during turns, stops, and shots.
• The High Goal Advantage
Our High Goal Saddle is the evolution of years of testing at the sport’s highest level. Used by players like Juan Britos, Benjamin Panelo, and Jeta Castagnola, it delivers the same feel and balance demanded by the world’s best — now available to all riders who take their game seriously.
• Built to Last
Every Krono Polo saddle is made to perform season after season. Reinforced stitching, top-tier fittings, and superior leathers mean less maintenance and longer life — even under the toughest playing conditions.
3. More Than a Saddle — A Statement of Excellence
Owning a Krono Polo saddle isn’t just about comfort or performance. It’s about investing in a piece of equipment that reflects your passion for the sport, your respect for your horse, and your pursuit of excellence.
Each saddle carries the signature Krono plate, a subtle mark of authenticity and craftsmanship — the same emblem worn by professionals across the world’s top polo fields.
In Conclusion
A great polo saddle is one that disappears beneath you — allowing full connection, freedom, and confidence in every play.
At Krono Polo, we’ve taken that philosophy to heart, creating saddles that unite Argentine tradition, modern innovation, and uncompromising performance.
Whether you’re playing your first season or chasing high-goal titles, a Krono Polo Saddle is designed to take you further, faster, and with complete trust in every chukka.