Banding

Serendipity Zip · 09-08-2005, 01:00 PM

I've got a Open show this Saturday. Im going to band my mares mane as pratice for a Quarter Horse at the end of this month. I know when your done banding, you want to put a sleezie on, but does anyone have any banding tips? Thanks!

btw- Im going have help my trainer, who's banded many manes before.

MusicalGenius · 09-08-2005, 01:07 PM

the only tip i have is that you HAVE to make sure to make them all the same size!!! take some hairspray with you and efter every 5 bands or so hairspray the section you just did. also, when you're done, use sicors(sp) to cut his mane so its all even.

Heavenly Jumper · 09-08-2005, 01:09 PM

use a comb with a few teeth broken off .. (llll llllllllll) <- like that to measure the size of the pieces. That way they are all the same. When you put the elastic on make sure you are tugging the hairs DOWN that way they want to lay down, not stick UP. Stand on something tall enough or your arms and back will get really tired. If the hair is a little damp it helps the hair stay down too...that's all I can think of..

irideazip · 09-08-2005, 02:13 PM

if you have a braid aid thingie, it goes a lot easier...make the band about 1/34 inch wide to get the best results....make sure the mane is damp, so the hair sticks together easier, and always pull in a downwars direction so the hair does not stick up...also, always start at the top of the mane, near the poll, and you do not have to band the little hairs at the wither, unless you are doing showmanship. gel it real good before you put the sleazy on and make sure all the bands are laying flat once it is on. in the AM when you take it off (not until you are ready to show) comb it lightly and spritz w/ hairspray to ensure a good hold for the rest of your day! trust me, one you do it a few times, it takes no time at all and you kind of get into a rhythem w/ it....have fun

Slowrider · 09-08-2005, 02:35 PM

I can't add much to what was said above, but isn't it called a 'slinky' not a 'sleazy'?????

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong!

Trixiesue · 09-08-2005, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowrider

I can't add much to what was said above, but isn't it called a 'slinky' not a 'sleazy'?????

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong!

They are actually names that different mfgs call them. "Sleazy Sleepwear for horses and I believe Toklat calls their Jammies...ect. Just cute names company's who sell them come up with. LOLOLO

i_luv_Q.H.s · 09-08-2005, 09:17 PM

i suggest lots of gel. i keep it gelled overnight, and then in the morning, comb it out a little. banding combs are VERY helpful. the only thing i have to say, is when i band my horse's mane, it likes to stand up off the neck. i make the band tight right up against the neck, and then i push it down a bit so that it keeps the mane flat. also, if you need to, tighten the hairs on the bottom of the mane. then it doesn't bounce around, it stays nice and pretty all day!

09-08-2005, 01:00 PM	#1
Serendipity Zip Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,526 Images: 11 Blog Entries: 11	Banding I've got a Open show this Saturday. Im going to band my mares mane as pratice for a Quarter Horse at the end of this month. I know when your done banding, you want to put a sleezie on, but does anyone have any banding tips? Thanks! btw- Im going have help my trainer, who's banded many manes before.

09-08-2005, 01:09 PM	#3
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,433 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	use a comb with a few teeth broken off .. (llll llllllllll) <- like that to measure the size of the pieces. That way they are all the same. When you put the elastic on make sure you are tugging the hairs DOWN that way they want to lay down, not stick UP. Stand on something tall enough or your arms and back will get really tired. If the hair is a little damp it helps the hair stay down too...that's all I can think of.. __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X3!

09-08-2005, 02:13 PM	#4
irideazip Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the Pocono's (Honeymoon capital of PA!) Posts: 5,543 Images: 138 Blog Entries: 6	if you have a braid aid thingie, it goes a lot easier...make the band about 1/34 inch wide to get the best results....make sure the mane is damp, so the hair sticks together easier, and always pull in a downwars direction so the hair does not stick up...also, always start at the top of the mane, near the poll, and you do not have to band the little hairs at the wither, unless you are doing showmanship. gel it real good before you put the sleazy on and make sure all the bands are laying flat once it is on. in the AM when you take it off (not until you are ready to show) comb it lightly and spritz w/ hairspray to ensure a good hold for the rest of your day! trust me, one you do it a few times, it takes no time at all and you kind of get into a rhythem w/ it....have fun __________________ Zipped Up Totally: aka. Fancy: One of HGS'S Top Stock Horses! 2006 NPHA Open Western Champion! I have been snowballed!

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09-08-2005, 01:07 PM	#2
MusicalGenius Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 483 Images: 35	the only tip i have is that you HAVE to make sure to make them all the same size!!! take some hairspray with you and efter every 5 bands or so hairspray the section you just did. also, when you're done, use sicors(sp) to cut his mane so its all even.

09-08-2005, 02:35 PM	#5
Slowrider Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,912 Images: 82	I can't add much to what was said above, but isn't it called a 'slinky' not a 'sleazy'????? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong!

09-08-2005, 09:17 PM	#7
i_luv_Q.H.s Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 137 Images: 4	i suggest lots of gel. i keep it gelled overnight, and then in the morning, comb it out a little. banding combs are VERY helpful. the only thing i have to say, is when i band my horse's mane, it likes to stand up off the neck. i make the band tight right up against the neck, and then i push it down a bit so that it keeps the mane flat. also, if you need to, tighten the hairs on the bottom of the mane. then it doesn't bounce around, it stays nice and pretty all day!