Braiding in winter.

MyhorseAnnie · 12-16-2007, 08:14 AM

Is it ok if you braid your horses mane or tail in the WINTER and leave it in for like....3 days? or will it brake off or somthing.
thanks!

Jess! · 12-16-2007, 08:27 AM

When I braid and bag in the winter I leave it in for a month or so at a time

As long as it stays neat and doesn't get snagged, they're fine.

Pony Pals · 12-16-2007, 08:57 AM

in the winter u can like in in for like 1 1/2 of it don;t get drity and messy

rascalboy · 12-17-2007, 03:26 PM

Do you mean real show braids? I'd only leave those in for a day or two...

If you mean nice loose braids, I leave mine in for about a week, and the mane can stay for a month.

I LUV BESS · 12-17-2007, 03:53 PM

rio's main was show braided (dressage) for 4 days (woops) and its fine/. oh he has the thinnest mane ever btw.. lol

kyryah · 12-17-2007, 05:07 PM

I keep the manes on both of my mares braided, because they get a lot of hay in it and it gets in their eyes, and I don't like cutting or pulling it.

I only unbraid it to brush it out and rebraid. And I am talking loose braids too.

Kristina

18thTomorrow · 12-17-2007, 09:19 PM

I've had my horse's mane in long pasture braids for over 2 months now and it's fine. They're getting to the point where I need to re-do them, though. Probably a god project for tomorrow.

DressageGirl22 · 12-18-2007, 02:28 PM

I have tried mane braiding before, but it has usually failed because I don't like how much mane comes out. My horse loves to roll and this is the reason why I thought the hair was coming out. Anyone who braids... do your horses lose a lot of mane? Would mane bags help? Lately with my horses blanket, her mane has become thinner where the long hair goes into the blanket. Help me please.

MyhorseAnnie · 12-18-2007, 03:57 PM

maybe if you would braid them into those dressage type braids,the ones were you braid the mane and then put it into balls on top of there neck. do you know what im talkin about? the only thing is is that you probly wouldnt be able to leave those in for a long time,and theyd have to be loose.

hope that helps a little =]

18thTomorrow · 12-19-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by myhorseannie

maybe if you would braid them into those dressage type braids,the ones were you braid the mane and then put it into balls on top of there neck. do you know what im talkin about? the only thing is is that you probly wouldnt be able to leave those in for a long time,and theyd have to be loose.

hope that helps a little =]

I definitely wouldn't do it in dressage braids. it would irritate the horse and break the hair. just leave the braids long.

12-16-2007, 08:14 AM	#1
MyhorseAnnie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin! Posts: 1,164 Images: 233 Blog Entries: 7	Braiding in winter. Is it ok if you braid your horses mane or tail in the WINTER and leave it in for like....3 days? or will it brake off or somthing. thanks!

12-16-2007, 08:27 AM	#2
Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alpine, CA/Jacksonville, NC Posts: 9,350 Images: 206 Blog Entries: 9	When I braid and bag in the winter I leave it in for a month or so at a time As long as it stays neat and doesn't get snagged, they're fine. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) A Thousand Mile Journey Proud Marine Wife - He is HOME!

12-16-2007, 08:57 AM	#3
Pony Pals Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate new york hicktown USA Posts: 1,413 Images: 149 Blog Entries: 4	in the winter u can like in in for like 1 1/2 of it don;t get drity and messy __________________ *A TRUE LOVER* OF *HORSE FLESH* IS *A 15 YEAR OLD FEMALE*

12-17-2007, 03:53 PM	#5
I LUV BESS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: uhhh... i think its somewhere called england lol Posts: 8,387 Images: 341	rio's main was show braided (dressage) for 4 days (woops) and its fine/. oh he has the thinnest mane ever btw.. lol __________________ *~Danielle~* ~♥~ Lepicure; Cambridge Paramour; Midnight Dancer; Pure Chance ~♥~ EventingFTW

12-17-2007, 05:07 PM	#6
kyryah Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cadillac, MI Posts: 2,949 Images: 439	I keep the manes on both of my mares braided, because they get a lot of hay in it and it gets in their eyes, and I don't like cutting or pulling it. I only unbraid it to brush it out and rebraid. And I am talking loose braids too. Kristina __________________ “They think they can make fuel from horse manure - Now, I don't know if your car will be able to get 30 miles to the gallon, but it's sure gonna put a stop to siphoning” 100% pro HUMANE* horse slaughter!* I have been snowballed... X5!!!

12-17-2007, 03:26 PM	#4
rascalboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 672 Images: 4	Do you mean real show braids? I'd only leave those in for a day or two... If you mean nice loose braids, I leave mine in for about a week, and the mane can stay for a month.

12-17-2007, 09:19 PM	#7
18thTomorrow Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,242 Images: 12	I've had my horse's mane in long pasture braids for over 2 months now and it's fine. They're getting to the point where I need to re-do them, though. Probably a god project for tomorrow. __________________ Serenity Arabians at Hunterfield Farm home to the fabulous Chanting Jezebelle, her lil buddy Mr. Maximillian, and the lovely Foreverastarr XLA

12-18-2007, 02:28 PM	#8
DressageGirl22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 714 Images: 76	I have tried mane braiding before, but it has usually failed because I don't like how much mane comes out. My horse loves to roll and this is the reason why I thought the hair was coming out. Anyone who braids... do your horses lose a lot of mane? Would mane bags help? Lately with my horses blanket, her mane has become thinner where the long hair goes into the blanket. Help me please. __________________ "If all I did was teach you to think like a horse and truly understand their psychology, you'd have the keys to be able to do whatever you want with horses, and to win their hearts." Pat Parelli PNH Level 2

12-18-2007, 03:57 PM	#9
MyhorseAnnie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin! Posts: 1,164 Images: 233 Blog Entries: 7	maybe if you would braid them into those dressage type braids,the ones were you braid the mane and then put it into balls on top of there neck. do you know what im talkin about? the only thing is is that you probly wouldnt be able to leave those in for a long time,and theyd have to be loose. hope that helps a little =] Last edited by MyhorseAnnie; 12-19-2007 at 03:34 PM.

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