Different Kinds of Braids for Mane & Tails

morgan21 · 07-23-2005, 08:02 PM

I do the braid like Sandra posted on my Morgan. It looks so nice. I also use to do the braid like CodyNtampa posted on my old TB (but mine was a lot tighter and closer to the crest).

Eventer Girl1 · 07-23-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by codyntampa

This is my pony Merrylegs, I dont know what kind of braid you would call it, but I think its allowed in the dressage ring. I use it in the summer to keep her neck cool: (Sorry she looks like such a beast in these pics lol, it was winter and she was FAT) Ill try to get some new pics of a better braid today.

Oh how cute!!

codyntampa · 07-27-2005, 05:10 AM

It took awhile, but heres some new pics: I cant do the braid really tight because if its too tight she cant reach the ground to eat lol

HorseLover_22 · 07-27-2005, 11:09 AM

i do ... but i dont know how to add phtoos sorry

I LUV BESS · 07-27-2005, 11:12 AM

wow!!! i love the Andy'sbraid that sandra posted!!!

Sandra-A1 · 07-27-2005, 01:16 PM

The Mane is parted down the middle and divided so it's evenly in half on either side of the horse's neck. Then you simply braid the mane down the crest as if you were sitting on the horse's back (in fact, if you can sit on your horse, it makes it easier to do it that way the first few times until you get the hang of it). It is a traditional 3-plait braid bringing hair in from either side as you go. When you reach the end of the crest you continue braiding the hair off in the direction of the side you want it to end up on. The trick is to not braid too tight so the neck can flex and bend witout disturbing the braid. A lot of braiding practice will show you how tight/loose you need to make your plaits for your horse.
The forelock is the same braid except it is done standing in front of the horse and braiding down in the direction of the nose. Then the end is folded/hidden and the braid is folded up and tied into place as in the photo.

swalker · 07-27-2005, 02:23 PM

Wish I could help, but my boys won't let me practice braiding on their hair.

07-23-2005, 08:02 PM	#11
morgan21 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,448 Images: 161	I do the braid like Sandra posted on my Morgan. It looks so nice. I also use to do the braid like CodyNtampa posted on my old TB (but mine was a lot tighter and closer to the crest). __________________ “Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.” VF Morgnificent-- My baby! Rodeos Native Rocket-- I'll miss ya girl.

07-27-2005, 05:10 AM	#13
codyntampa Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,776 Images: 251 Blog Entries: 1	It took awhile, but heres some new pics: I cant do the braid really tight because if its too tight she cant reach the ground to eat lol Attached Thumbnails __________________ "When God Created Quarter Horses, he painted the good ones" -Katie- Codys Grand Cue -"Cody"- 8yr old 16.3h tobiano Paint gelding Cinful - "Harold" - 6yr old 16h bay Thoroughbred gelding

07-27-2005, 11:09 AM	#14
HorseLover_22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 338 Images: 1	i do ... but i dont know how to add phtoos sorry __________________ It take 20 years for a boy to turn into a man, and only 20s for a women to turn that man into a fool! - cowgirls!

07-27-2005, 11:12 AM	#15
I LUV BESS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: uhhh... i think its somewhere called england lol Posts: 8,387 Images: 341	wow!!! i love the Andy'sbraid that sandra posted!!! __________________ *~Danielle~* ~♥~ Lepicure; Cambridge Paramour; Midnight Dancer; Pure Chance ~♥~ EventingFTW

07-27-2005, 01:16 PM	#16
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,513 Images: 234	The Mane is parted down the middle and divided so it's evenly in half on either side of the horse's neck. Then you simply braid the mane down the crest as if you were sitting on the horse's back (in fact, if you can sit on your horse, it makes it easier to do it that way the first few times until you get the hang of it). It is a traditional 3-plait braid bringing hair in from either side as you go. When you reach the end of the crest you continue braiding the hair off in the direction of the side you want it to end up on. The trick is to not braid too tight so the neck can flex and bend witout disturbing the braid. A lot of braiding practice will show you how tight/loose you need to make your plaits for your horse. The forelock is the same braid except it is done standing in front of the horse and braiding down in the direction of the nose. Then the end is folded/hidden and the braid is folded up and tied into place as in the photo. __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

07-27-2005, 02:23 PM	#17
swalker Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 134	Wish I could help, but my boys won't let me practice braiding on their hair. __________________ Why is prostitution LEGAL for horses? HMMMM

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