Wearing a ponytail?????

lovin-my-mare · 05-13-2008, 05:39 AM

Hey everyone...I was wondering what you thought about wearing a ponytail, me that is for local western shows? I have long hair and it's hard putting it into a bun??

Just curious what you thought ..thanks

QHGirl · 05-13-2008, 05:46 AM

As long as it doesn't bounce when you ride and give the illusion that your horse is rough... I say go for it. You can always get those clips with nets in the bottom to hold your hair in tight OR you can use hairnets low in your hair instead.

Some ideas:
http://www.rods.com/pl/ShowBook06,22...Hair-Buns.html

I would use for western too.
http://www.rods.com/p/4897,302_English-Hair-Nets.html

shyxpony · 05-13-2008, 05:48 AM

I suggest putting your hair into a hairnet, like QHGirl said. You can also put your hair in a ponytail and then flip it over so it's on top of your head, then you can clip it into place or use a hairnet and put on your helmet over it.

If that makes sense

lovin-my-mare · 05-13-2008, 06:21 AM

Hi..I was thinking the same thing, I actually have those hair nets (the black type from the website you sent QHGirl) and it broke..I guess maybe too much hair. I tried putting it under my cowboy hat and the hat won't sit properly because of the hair...

QHGirl · 05-13-2008, 06:34 AM

What you can do... my niece's did the same thing is put your hair in a pony tail, THEN take the top half above the ponytail and clip into that. The Ponytail should hold the clip in... then it won't be to heavy on your clip to hold it shut.

EmazingCasper · 05-13-2008, 06:40 AM

Or you can just use a plain hairnet (that covers your entire head), and make just put your hair in a bun, and twist the hairnet around that. It works because there is alot more net to work with. That is what my friends at the AQHA shows do. I really don't like to see people's hair down in just a ponytail.

lovin-my-mare · 05-13-2008, 07:36 AM

I don't have a "regular" hair net to try so I'll just throw this comment out anyways but can't you see the hair net under the hat? At the sides I mean?

QHGirl · 05-13-2008, 07:46 AM

yes but if you get the color that matches your hair, the actual 'hair net" it looks more polished than fly aways...

you can buy them at cvs, walgreens, walmart, target, kmart... grocery stores... etc.

AllAroundRdr · 05-13-2008, 07:50 AM

I have this exact item in black - never used. $5.00 + shipping

http://www.hobbyhorseinc.com/08_shop...airgoody.shtml

Lopinslow · 05-13-2008, 07:51 AM

Please do NOT wear those nets, or the barretts wtih the nets attached,, they are VERY out of style! blech!

for regular local open shows, you'll be fine with just a pony tail, with all fly aways tucked under your hat and contained with bobby pins. even for breed shows, a simple clean pony tail is fine for Western Pleasure. however, for a much more professional look, you will want to put your hair in a bun or all up in your hat for Horsemanship, showmanship and HUS events.

05-13-2008, 05:39 AM	#1
lovin-my-mare Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116 Images: 2	Wearing a ponytail????? Hey everyone...I was wondering what you thought about wearing a ponytail, me that is for local western shows? I have long hair and it's hard putting it into a bun?? Just curious what you thought ..thanks

05-13-2008, 05:46 AM	#2
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,949 Images: 264	As long as it doesn't bounce when you ride and give the illusion that your horse is rough... I say go for it. You can always get those clips with nets in the bottom to hold your hair in tight OR you can use hairnets low in your hair instead. Some ideas: http://www.rods.com/pl/ShowBook06,22...Hair-Buns.html I would use for western too. http://www.rods.com/p/4897,302_English-Hair-Nets.html __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky

05-13-2008, 05:48 AM	#3
shyxpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the barn! Posts: 1,527 Images: 1	I suggest putting your hair into a hairnet, like QHGirl said. You can also put your hair in a ponytail and then flip it over so it's on top of your head, then you can clip it into place or use a hairnet and put on your helmet over it. If that makes sense __________________ we bet you know one little girl who'd rather ride all day, than dance all night!

05-13-2008, 06:34 AM	#5
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,949 Images: 264	What you can do... my niece's did the same thing is put your hair in a pony tail, THEN take the top half above the ponytail and clip into that. The Ponytail should hold the clip in... then it won't be to heavy on your clip to hold it shut. __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky

05-13-2008, 06:40 AM	#6
EmazingCasper Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: .where ever my heart takes me. Posts: 4,679 Images: 334	Or you can just use a plain hairnet (that covers your entire head), and make just put your hair in a bun, and twist the hairnet around that. It works because there is alot more net to work with. That is what my friends at the AQHA shows do. I really don't like to see people's hair down in just a ponytail. __________________ I couldn't Imagine life without my Horse Blaze Proud Member of the Quarter Horse Club

05-13-2008, 06:21 AM	#4
lovin-my-mare Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116 Images: 2	Hi..I was thinking the same thing, I actually have those hair nets (the black type from the website you sent QHGirl) and it broke..I guess maybe too much hair. I tried putting it under my cowboy hat and the hat won't sit properly because of the hair...

05-13-2008, 07:36 AM	#7
lovin-my-mare Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 116 Images: 2	I don't have a "regular" hair net to try so I'll just throw this comment out anyways but can't you see the hair net under the hat? At the sides I mean?

05-13-2008, 07:46 AM	#8
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,949 Images: 264	yes but if you get the color that matches your hair, the actual 'hair net" it looks more polished than fly aways... you can buy them at cvs, walgreens, walmart, target, kmart... grocery stores... etc. __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky

05-13-2008, 07:50 AM	#9
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	I have this exact item in black - never used. $5.00 + shipping http://www.hobbyhorseinc.com/08_shop...airgoody.shtml __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

05-13-2008, 07:51 AM	#10
Lopinslow Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MN Posts: 570 Images: 22	Please do NOT wear those nets, or the barretts wtih the nets attached,, they are VERY out of style! blech! for regular local open shows, you'll be fine with just a pony tail, with all fly aways tucked under your hat and contained with bobby pins. even for breed shows, a simple clean pony tail is fine for Western Pleasure. however, for a much more professional look, you will want to put your hair in a bun or all up in your hat for Horsemanship, showmanship and HUS events. __________________ Quality AQHA Western Pleasure Horses The Naughty Version, Goallthewaymay & Unzipped n Naughty

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