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...And can no longer afford hairnets
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I don't mind the hair down at all for showjumping - it isn't the showing arena. Admittedly hairnets look far smarter - but no points for appearance at Hickstead lol
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yea there was a lady at norfolk show... who had 2 plaits in with pink ribbons... the ribbons fell out as she went round... i know if that was my mare she would of freaked out!!!!
 
yes, for god's sake give the girls a hairnet!
i heard of someone with a long ponytail who fell off and the horse trod on it and nearly scalped her.
if that isn't an incentive to tuck it all away, i don't know what is.
 
Yep..... don't really get involved in BSJA... but for safety's sake...put on a bl**dy hairnet. Loose hair... its sooooooo yeaterday!
 
There was a rule that came in whilst i was a junior that your hair wasnt allowed to touch your shoulders and if it was too long then one plait was allowed. Dunno if this still exists in the rule book?
 
Issue the collecting ring stewards with scissors and let them snip off any flowing locks just before they go in
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I mostly showjump and I dont wear a hairnet and I have very long hair... I also dont plait my horse up! I wear a hairnet for XC though, more for safety as I absolutely hate the things!
 
I thought that the BSJA had brought a rule in that pony tails had to be tied up - i.e not allowed to hang down their back.

Must be mistaken.
 
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I thought that the BSJA had brought a rule in that pony tails had to be tied up - i.e not allowed to hang down their back.

Must be mistaken.

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They did - but the Derby is held under International rules which do not stipulate the same thing....so I've always been led to believe, anyway!
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I'm all for the scruffiness!!
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What are hairnets all about anyway?? Ridiculous piece of equipment.

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Couldn't agree more - my OH has threatened to leave me if I bring one into the house (obviously doesn't have an ena sharples fettish!)

I'm sure there are far more likely accidents that the Health & Safety police could focus on than getting your pony tail stood on.
 
I found it funny with the BSJA rule - they were really arsey about it when it first came in, then after a couple of months they didn't give a sh*t!
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Maybe because it's a silly rule?
 
No it doesn't. The rule now is that hair must be secured, ie. you can't have it loose, but in a pony tail it's OK.

Must admit, I much prefer the smart hairnet look, but doesn't suit everybody, and as somebody says, you don't get points for appearance in SJ.
 
Is this debate for real??

If I was jumping at that standard I would be so worried about the course I probably wouldn't cope with the added pressure of a HAIRNET!!

Good god - thank goodness for this show allowing a bit of individuality!

Mind you knew someone would bring in 'Health and Safety' somewhere!!

Never mind getting scalped - what about breaking your neck getting round the course? Haven't laughed so much in ages. Thank you .......
 
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I thought that the BSJA had brought a rule in that pony tails had to be tied up - i.e not allowed to hang down their back.


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I read that as in the tails of the horses, and I'm thinking, 'Really? That seems a slightly ridiculous rule!' lmao
 
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