GD had her ears pierced on Saturday. She was going to have them done first day of the school holidays but we brought it forward so she could take them out in time for Pony Club camp.
I should really have thought about yesterday's rally and tried to find a time during this week, but it was difficult. I rang the rally organiser to discuss it a couple of times but couldn't get hold of her
We went to the rally hoping it would be ok (spent ages getting pony, tack and child gleaming) and suggested that as long as she didn't wear her hairnet (they don't all wear them) there was little risk.
The instructor wasn't unkind, but said it's not just about safety, it's about rules being rules, so we loaded up again and came home.
At the time I just took it on the chin, and blamed myself, but now I do think it was a bit petty. What do you think? Should I stop her riding until she can take the studs out? Or is it just a Pony Club thing?
On the plus side, it was very hot at the rally, no shade on the field, very hard ground and lots of jumping so her pony, who's getting on a bit, might well have gone lame when we're planning for a show in 2 weeks. (that's how we consoled GD anyway)