I vividly remember the moment I pulled off my helmet after a riding competition, and a thick chunk of hair came out with it. My horseback riding instructor took one look at my damaged, greasy hair ...

Chanel Robbins and her horse, Beau, in Bradford, Ontario. Ms. Robbins said her riding helmet no longer fit after she styled her hair in locs.Credit...May Truong for The New York Times Supported by ...