They imply without evidence that it’s set up this way on purpose because of their skin color.
Among the black equestrians they quoted were Chanel Robbins, who eight years ago changed the way she did her hair to be more in line with her father’s, who is Jamaican. As a result, that made it harder for her to find helmets that fit. According to the Times, it upset her that “society” was allegedly asking her “to change”:
Black equestrians have long felt virtually invisible in a sport that remains overwhelmingly white. For those with natural hair, which for many is a declaration of pride and Black identity, finding a helmet that fits properly can be nearly impossible, creating yet another barrier to full inclusion. One sat atop her head like a traffic cone, she said. Another was so small it gave her headaches. And one was so big, she had to stuff it with maxi pads.
In an interview, James Ruder, the chief executive [of Back on Track], said the company’s helmets can accommodate most riders. He added that he had “never once heard” about a Black rider struggling with helmet fit.
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