In what has become the worse kept secret in the tight lipped, international dressage community, Ann Romney has confirmed today that her horse, Rafalca is suffering significant hair loss. Ms. Romney said "Rafalca is dealing with a very rare, horse, hair-loss disease called Gallopecia" and that "it was probably a result of the tremendous pressure caused by the British Press".
A Team Romney spokesperson said "Rafalca was using an "mane piece" on his neck and "horse hair extensions" in his tail". When pressed for more information the spokesperson confirmed it was one hundred percent American horse hair.