Video: Horse Show Hair

Ever wondered how some riders enter the arena without a single hair out of place? Learn how to get the polished, professional appearance that horse show judges appreciate. Sarah Coleman, Executive Director of the Equine Scholars Program at Georgetown College in Kentucky, and Georgetown student Marina Byrd demonstrate how to do your hair correctly for hunter and western shows.

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Thank you to the Equine Scholars Program at Georgetown College for their participation in this video.

The Equine Scholars Program at Georgetown College prepares students for successful, professional careers in or related to the horse industry while inspiring them to become more caring, passionate stewards of equines worldwide.

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Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

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Someone says:

July 7, 2011 at 10:05 am

I hope pinning my western hat down will help! It always blows off in halter classes!
Diana says:

October 2, 2011 at 1:24 pm

I loved these videos..really helped when it came time for my daughters first show.
horses rule says:

November 10, 2011 at 2:33 pm

i am 9 so would i do that for english? cause i was told that you either put it into 2 braids or do it into a ponytail and then put the hair net over the head and then like make the pony tail into a bun and then put it into a loose piece of the hairnet. be sides i have hair all the way down to my waist.
sarah says:

January 29, 2012 at 8:12 pm

this was SUPER helpful thanks horse illustrated!!
Fancy Walk N That Way says:

January 28, 2014 at 9:40 am

Great information!
Marion says:

November 12, 2014 at 6:37 am

Good information.