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Scallop braids first attempt

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#1 ·
I know that scallop braids are designed for a longer mane, but I thought I would try an experiment with them on G Man, I only did a few just to play, and so far I quite like the affect.

As you can see a bit rough and ready



But I like the look





This wasn't so much for the braids I just love his expression here

 
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A way that can help keep the fuzzies down is wet the mane a little and use some hair spray or gel one the braids. However I usually only do that for parades, shows or that kind of thing.

I agree Chameleon Horse!!!!!
 
#9 ·
It definitely takes practice, that was my very first attempt, I learned a lot just with those few.

I can't wait to have a go with the Haffies, I keep having this weird notion of fixing each braid with a little bow :oops:

He does not look impressed with the whole looking pretty idea at all.
He quite likes going to shows, but this whole getting pretty first sucks
 
#19 ·
Well, I always do them while they are wet, and I use string AND bands. Once you are finished, gel them down to keep the fly-aways down. My horse that i do them on the most has an insanely thin mane, so I make like 30 braids, then every braid I do, I attach it to the braid 3 braids to the left, instead of the one right next to it. I'll try to get some pictures up soon!
 
#22 ·
I am gonna try that today on my boy today because lately it has either been a thousand degrees out and not so smart to ride in or raining UGHHH. thanks summer weather!! haha

but one question how do you get them to loop like that, which is the whole point of this braiding technique i am assuming.
 
#23 ·
OK, I have always rode english, but have always had arabs and saddlebreds. Its a ok to not braid and my horses always have nice manes.
Now, I plan to show open hunt classes and refuse to trim let alone pull. Im clueless about braiding, other than pasture braids and putting tails up.
Anyone care to direct me to instructions on how to do this particular one? Please.
 
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