Form to function isn’t a phrase that only applies to horse conformation; the idiom easily sums up horse-show hairstyles, too. Horsemanship and showmanship competitors generally opt to corral their luscious locks in buns, so as to minimize movements that distract the judge’s eye.
Exhibitors in hunt-seat classes, and even dressage, usually stick with hair nets to hide their mop under helmets. Reiners and cow horse competitors often choose ponytails for keeping strands out of their face, yet adding a certain flair during rollbacks, spins and high-speed runs.
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