I'm taking my green mare to a local county fair show this weekend. I was wondering if you thought I should braid, or leave it pulled. We went last year, but I was just worried about keeping calm, and didn't look if any one else was braided. Im doing a model mare class, then have a long break before a trail class, a in0hand class, and then english eqand pleasure classes, and an over fence (eighteen inches). Should I worry over braiding her, like after the model class, and if show what should I do. She has a naturally thick mane, and its about 6 inches long now.
I try to always take the time to braid, even for a local show. Like Azale said it just shows respect to the judges, and even on a not-so-great looking horse it gives a nice polished effect.
I probably would do jumper braids. If you have them on for your halter class then make sure to where your english outfit so that you will match your horse.
Would a running braid be ok to use? She has a longer mane which makes a jumper braid look huge even if you only braid a little at a time. Plus, the running braid would take less time (Since shes green she has trouble standing still for too long) Should I do this, or would you recomend I give her mane a big trim and do the jumber braids?
You don't have to make her mane shorter. many quarter horses are able to show with a longer mane as it is becoming more and more popular so yes you can use a running braid. Especially if it is only a local show.
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