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Jockey's cap
Headgear worn during horse racing From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A jockey's cap is the headgear worn by a jockey in the sport of horse racing. The modern jockey's cap forms part of a jockey's "silks" or racing colours and is worn over a protective equestrian helmet.

History
The first form of jockey's cap appeared in the late 17th century and was generally made of velvet with a peak or visor and a hatband fastened at the front with a buckle.[1] This early style of cap is preserved in the "State Dress" of the musicians of the Household Cavalry, who adopted it at the behest of Queen Victoria.[2] During the 19th century, a lighter version began to be worn by racing jockeys;[1] it was made of silk in the colours representing the jockey's stable.[3] Modern jockey's caps are made oversized so that they can be worn over a protective helmet.
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Gallery
- Bandsmen of the Household Cavalry mounted band in state dress, wearing the traditional style of velvet jockey's cap.
- A British jockey with silk cap in 1862.
- American jockeys with caps in 1922.
- Modern jockey with head and eye protection.
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References
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