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
It's funny, he almost camouflages with the barn in that last picture. The braids are cool... I've never bothered to try them before, but maybe I will sometime.
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.
Good job GH! When I tried on my student's pony I just couldn't get it finished well enough to make me happy. Definitely going to do some more practicing!
I think he looks very handsome (in a frippy kinda way!!). It is a good look on him, even with the shorter mane. Just remember to pull those braids as tight as you can without making his eyes bulge!!
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!
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.
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.
SaddleDragon-Braid the mane into a bunch of single braids (as many as you want) with string attached, then tuck them under another braid (I usually do the third to the left) and attach using a latch hook.
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