why is facial hair not allowed on jockeys in horse racing?
488448
Facial hair is allowed I would think, as I found that Edwin Molinari and Jorge Vargas have mustaches when searching the Suffolk Downs site.\n\nI would think that top jocks don't have facial hair 1) aerodynamics and 2) discomfort of the helmet scraps, goggle straps, etc.
917896
The Regulation Rule Book: says Your bangs cannot go past your eyes, and your hair can't go to your shoulders. Also you cant have any facial hair. From what you have said your hair should be fine to wrestle with but if your coach really wants you to you should or your gonna be sore at practice if theres a grudge between you. ok hope my answer helped.\n\n          Redbulladdict2005sugarbuzzyeah
720607
If he was a gelding he would have been put to sleep on the track.\n\nBarbaro is insured for MILLIONS of dollars.  If his injury will prevent him from performing as a stud...it is probably curtains for the gentle giant.\n\nIf he has a chance to recover and stud, then they will save him.\n\nIt is all about money, not love.  There is little sentimental value in racehorses, because most retire by the age of 3.
244439
This is supposed to be a paradox. If he abides by the rule (required to be clean shaven) then he must shave himself thus breaking the "shaving those who do not shave themselves" rule. If he doesn't shave himself then he is breaking the clean shaven rule. Personally, I don't understand why someone else can't shave the barber.
649906
No way. Facial hair is gross.  And a lot of guys seem to think it makes them look older--it DOESN'T, just skankier.
812796
I doubt that a racehorse has ever come out of retirement to race.  Horses retire for a reason and racing them again could kill them.\n\nIf you're interested in the group mentioned by the other poster - here is the link:\nhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/waottb/\n\nHere is another link:\nhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/tbsafe/\n\nNeither site appears to advocate re-training of former thoroughbreds for racing.
479883
Male is stallion, mare is female.
927171
Breeds generally race their own breeds.  They may be starting an Arabian racing club though!
202257
Why are you in the horse racing category?
627568
Working in the industry, I can honestly say that at times there is cruelty. I won;t go into it, but there are things that I don't agree with at times. But if you are wanting to know about the highest levels, like the Triple Crown trail and Breeder's Cup races, then cruelty rarely occurs. the horses that are running these races are pampered. Yes they are whipped but it really does not hurt them. It's more a little sting than anything. As far as a three year old not being mature enough to run and carry a rider, well Thoroughbreds mature faster than most breeds. Running is what they are bred to do. They love it. And yes a horse knows when he has won a race and when he has been bested. That's why when they are running you'll sometimes see a horse reach out and nip at another horse running next to him or why a horse will pull up next to front runner and stay there for a bit before running on by. He's looking him in the eye, challenging him to a duel of sorts. Thoroughbreds love to run, it's how they get their kicks.
392389
not if there isn't an accompanying beard to go with it!
245236
Horses have genes, and those genes determine what the horse will look like.  If there wasn't genetic variation, all the horses would look the same.
805460
no! . . . pls don't try this men - men should be hairy not hairless!
1027697
This completely depends on the horse. If you're asking as a gambling tip, you're better off asking about a specific horse. You need to take in their workouts, their racing style, their trainer, and even their jockey.
1054385
because a mustache would look ridiculous!!!!
833107
The helmet is to protect the hair my dear. \n\nPS: As for the Hair problem, ICC has already removed him.
145054
When facial hair is present.  Or, whenever they want.  It couldnt hurt to shave hair that is not there.