Blonde pony tails in show jumping

[Frumpoon]

Being shown how to put my hair into a bun at the nape of the neck was a life's changing moment for me

 

[Chippers1]

I too have long blonde hair (although it's currently pink) and I am an amateur too! Clearly it's not making me any better although I always plait mine for SJ, it only ever goes in a bun/hairnet if i'm showing because hairnets make my ears stick out and I hate that!

 

[McFluff]

I have long blonde hair and don't/won't jump. Should I die my hair to avoid letting the blondes down?

If it was about safety, should we not tie up/wear a net all the time? I always just have a ponytail when riding at home (small bun when I do BD) - honestly never thought about any safety angle on this before.

 

[pansymouse]

I have long blonde hair and don't/won't jump. Should I die my hair to avoid letting the blondes down?

Yes, you're an absolute disgrace and don't deserve blondeness; you are sentenced to be mouse until you can clear 1m wearing unfeasibly white breeches with your locks flowing gracefully in your wake.

 

[McFluff]

Yes, you're an absolute disgrace and don't deserve blondeness; you are sentenced to be mouse until you can clear 1m wearing unfeasibly white breeches with your locks flowing gracefully in your wake.

I'll get my hair appointment booked... as there is no chance whatsoever of me a) wearing unfeasibly white breeches or b) jumping more than 20cm. I am a disgrace!

 

[Dubsie]

The BRC competition on Sunday was under Riding Club rules : had to wear a hairnet.
There were also several long dark plaits I saw at Hickstead, not just blondes

 

[Mule]

There were also several long dark plaits I saw at Hickstead, not just blondes

Ahh a new departure

 

[Cornish]

Not only am I blonde with long hair, my grey mare has a white tail which is usually stained a piddly yellow-blonde. How long should I keep persevering with my attempts to jump...?!

 

[MagicMelon]

I really dont see why it matters TBH, I hate all the health and safety rubbish - I support it if its the horse, but for the rider I think should be personal choice if someone wants to wear their hair long or whatever, or wear earings etc. I cant think of many other sports where its so strict or traditional about what the person wears. And yes, blonde is awesome ha ha!

 

[catkin]

Don't dressage riders wear false buns under those blingy nets ?

I have long blondish hair, but it pales in comparison with the fulsome tails on my natives so I tie it up not to be out-haired........