Braiding the forelock

Bella · 06-24-2004, 02:07 PM

Okay, when I look at pictures of horses who have their manes braided up in 'buttons' as I am accustomed to call them, I also see that the forelock has been braided up very tightly right from the very top.. I don't know if that makes sense :P I'll try to find a picture. But my question is, how the heck do you do it that way? :P

Okay, found this picture on google.. you can kinda see the forelock. Do you do this by using the pull through? Sorry, silly question, i'm just curious.

-Bella

etolar · 06-24-2004, 06:04 PM

It's a small french braid, and then pulled through just like the neck braids are done. Easier said than done of course. I can't french braid. Someone had to do Bucky's for me.

DesertBred · 06-24-2004, 07:52 PM

Yep, it is a super tight french braid!

madvoice · 06-25-2004, 01:39 AM

Yep, I pull mine through very tightly too. Its the same sort of braid that's done for the tail as I find it easier instead of dividing the inital lot of hairs into three. Easier to get tighter too.

ladyjumper1999 · 06-25-2004, 05:29 PM

How come you can't french braid a horse's mane like human hair.
If only that could happen.

MissBandit · 06-25-2004, 07:01 PM

Well, you can in a way. You can do a running braid.

MoonshineZeus22 · 06-25-2004, 09:23 PM

yeah that happens all the time you like fench braid it and then lope it i dnt do it so tight though....

~ClipClop~ · 06-25-2004, 09:44 PM

i would just use alot of strong gel though it can't be slippery let it dry a little then braid it might help as it gives you some extra grip. This might be a bit off the topic but i dun know how to open a new forum thiing i was just wondering i have a 16.1 hh chestnut with no white markings on his forehead, what colours would you suggest in a browband i have brwn tack.. any help would be great. Thanx

MissBandit · 06-25-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~ClipClop~

. This might be a bit off the topic but i dun know how to open a new forum thiing ...

Select the appropriate section (General, Breeding...etc) and choose the "New Thread" button that shows at the top left.

Mommy2Ethan · 06-25-2004, 10:48 PM

I can't braid horses for my life...I just spare myself the aggravation( I am a complete perfectionist, I would NEVER be satisfied) and pay someone 15 bucks to do it for me, lol

06-24-2004, 02:07 PM	#1
Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,356 Images: 127 Blog Entries: 3	Braiding the forelock Okay, when I look at pictures of horses who have their manes braided up in 'buttons' as I am accustomed to call them, I also see that the forelock has been braided up very tightly right from the very top.. I don't know if that makes sense :P I'll try to find a picture. But my question is, how the heck do you do it that way? :P Okay, found this picture on google.. you can kinda see the forelock. Do you do this by using the pull through? Sorry, silly question, i'm just curious. -Bella __________________ It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans I've been snowballed! I've been struck by cupid! Last edited by Bella; 06-24-2004 at 05:53 PM.

06-24-2004, 07:52 PM	#3
DesertBred Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 2,030 Images: 125	Yep, it is a super tight french braid! __________________ "The Air of Heaven is that which Blows Between a Horse's Ears" Gabriel MO - Hanoverian Comandeoro (Mr. C) - Egyptian Arabian

06-25-2004, 01:39 AM	#4
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 10,004 Images: 281	Yep, I pull mine through very tightly too. Its the same sort of braid that's done for the tail as I find it easier instead of dividing the inital lot of hairs into three. Easier to get tighter too. __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing Buried under snow.. Come back next spring! The Kitty Brigade got me good!

06-25-2004, 07:01 PM	#6
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,218 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	Well, you can in a way. You can do a running braid. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

06-25-2004, 09:44 PM	#8
~ClipClop~ Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 169	i would just use alot of strong gel though it can't be slippery let it dry a little then braid it might help as it gives you some extra grip. This might be a bit off the topic but i dun know how to open a new forum thiing i was just wondering i have a 16.1 hh chestnut with no white markings on his forehead, what colours would you suggest in a browband i have brwn tack.. any help would be great. Thanx __________________ You are a great champion. When you ran the ground shook. The sky opened and mere mortals parted. Parted the way to victory. Where you will meet me in the winner's circle. Where I will lay a blanket of flowers on your back.

06-24-2004, 06:04 PM	#2
etolar Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York Posts: 194	It's a small french braid, and then pulled through just like the neck braids are done. Easier said than done of course. I can't french braid. Someone had to do Bucky's for me.

06-25-2004, 05:29 PM	#5
ladyjumper1999 Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 220	How come you can't french braid a horse's mane like human hair. If only that could happen.

06-25-2004, 09:23 PM	#7
MoonshineZeus22 Banned (temp) Join Date: May 2004 Location: new zealand Posts: 357	yeah that happens all the time you like fench braid it and then lope it i dnt do it so tight though....

06-25-2004, 10:48 PM	#10
Mommy2Ethan Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Westchester County, New York Posts: 45	I can't braid horses for my life...I just spare myself the aggravation( I am a complete perfectionist, I would NEVER be satisfied) and pay someone 15 bucks to do it for me, lol

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