Mikefule
Justified & Ancient
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Follow up:Shane Rose: Show jumper competes in mankini
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/equestrian/68330519
At first, I thought, "What's this, some sort of childish protest?"
Then I read the opening lines:
<<Australian three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose has been stood down from competition for wearing a mankini during a show jumping event. Equestrian Australia said "concerns were raised" about the 50-year-old's "attire" during the event at Wallaby Hill near Sydney last weekend.>>
Then I thought, "Fair enough. Show jumping is a sport with a very clear dress code, and a particular image to maintain..."
Then I read this crucial line:
<<Riders were encouraged to wear fancy dress at the event.>>
Then I thought, "FFS".
At least he's been cleared to compete again, although he has had to apologise.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/equestrian/68335114