Hair Buns, really the only way to go.

Ok, so we've discussed hats, let's discuss hair. You want to make a good first impression on the judge, make sure your hair is neat and tucked underneath your hat. No fly aways, no pony tails, no snoods (those hairnet things you put over your pony tail and attaches with a barrette. If your hair is shoulder length, it MUST be in a bun. A bun is appropriate for every age and looks the most professional with your showmanship clothing. You can dress it up a little with a small pretty bow (age appropriate of course), we purchase the thin ribbon rolls at Wal-Mart for under $1/roll to match outfits. You don't need a hair dresser to put one in yourself, I've done it a million times to myself and they are easy to do (and trust me when I say they are easy...I'm a hair MORON!). If you are a visual person here is a link on how to put a bun in . Just remember you still need to put your hat on your head, so put the bun in at the base of your neck. Also remember to bobby pin your hat to your head so it stays on, on those windy days. Here's a great article from the Equine Chronicle talking about hair and the judge's comments on them!