I think that the traditionally correct side to braid the mane on is the right side (right from the back of the horse, not looking at them head-on). I've always done around 30-40 braids- it's less for dressage (that's what I've heard and seen) and generally more for hunters.
30 - 40?!? how thick is your horse's mane?!? :shock:
Traditionally you're supposed to put 7 plaits in the mane, which is about all I'd be able to do in my horse's mane since someone decided to pull it without my knowledge or consent :-x
For hunters-as many braids as you can fit. and on the right side. For eventing or showjumping it would be less. make sure you have an even number of braids(including the forelock)
those really aren't bad at all charliBum... i personally like mine to sit out and up a bit more..... have to take some pics when i next do some... a video is a great idea- especially to help those who have never done their own before
When need some extra cash, I also groom for the riders where I board.
Back when I was taught to braid, I was taught its an even number including the forelock.
I don't sew my braids in but I find that they stay in quite well. I find the braids turn out neater if you start off by banding them first. And always make sure the part is straight in between braids, you don't want it to look mish-mashed and bodgy.
Most of the horses I braid have about 10-16 braids including the forelock. I think the best tip I can tell you is to braid to make the neck look good.
I've never braided for a hunter, but from the researching (googling) I just did, the more the better.
^Very interesting. I'm confused over how those braids are done. We do them in little bobbles and you can't see the any little piece of braid under the bobble.
The way I've always done them is to braid down the little sections and braid a folded piece of yarn in with it starting about halfway down. Knot it with the yarn at the end, and then you take a pull-through and pull the yarn/braid through at the crest but you don't pull the knot or anything above that through either. Then you take the yarn (one end on either side of the braid) and knot it underneath, then you come back over and knot if halfway down the braid, which makes the little 'bump' on top. It's kind of confusing until you've done it a couple times!
i dont do that kind of knot, i just wrap each end of yarn around the end a couple times [in different directions if that makes sense !] then used the ends to tie a regular knot.
a braided mane- traditional english style for the Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout in melbourne- possibly most prestigious class in Aus-- however i don't think this is a particularly good effort- i mean look at those loose strands- anyway best pic i could find
just stitch it to the next one its meant to skip one and go to the next but his mane isn't long enough! hahaha i said u could come visit- its even hotter now!!!! ick
Do you HAVE to braid the forelock? I always thought that it looked kinda cute when just the mane was braided and the forelock was left out .. but will you get in sh*t for that?
Do you HAVE to braid the forelock? I always thought that it looked kinda cute when just the mane was braided and the forelock was left out .. but will you get in sh*t for that?
idk is you with get sh*t for that, but i personally think it looks better if the forelock is braided too !
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