The United States Polo Association (USPA) is both the national governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and the official retail brand, U.S. Polo Assn. The USPA, founded in 1890, promotes the sport, its participants, and the welfare of the horses involved. The U.S. Polo Assn. brand offers a wide range of lifestyle apparel, accessories, footwear, and home goods, with products sold globally through licensed retailers and its own stores.