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Why are'nt jockeys allowed to have facial hair.?

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It has been banned since the victorian era when jockeys facial hair protruded past the horses head.
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incase they get mixed up with the horse
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slows the horses down more wind resistance
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there is no rule says they cannot have facial hair.however,in the interests of looking smart,and also the very real situation of them getting injured in a fall and requiring surgery,stitches on the face area ,then beards etc dont help at all.
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The short answer is that they ARE allowed. There is no rule saying that they cannot have facial hair.

It is nothing to do with weight or aerodynamics, it is a simple case of looking smart and comfort.

This question has been asked several times in the last few months - why don't you look up those resolved questions for more info.
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Aerodynamics?
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some have been known to have a mustache.....
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because all dat hair might get caught unda da horses legz and cause serious damage to the peepz nd peepz around.
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slip stream
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They are.

Most dont due to goggles/chin straps etc making it uncomfortable.
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