Mane Banding

QHGirl · 10-11-2003, 06:41 PM

Spyro1 - What is the new style for banding forlocks?

spyro1 · 10-12-2003, 04:11 PM

hey guys back from Gainesville today

the new style is too band the top and then put another about half way down. Keeps the forelock from sticking out

I have also seen QH start to put like 5 bands all teh way down teh forelock..looks silly, I like just the two bands myself

BarrelBrat666 · 10-12-2003, 05:16 PM

I like the way the for lock looks just natural w/ out ne bands....(thats just me wink )I do hate banding tho.... flaming_ *growls* its evil...lol

QHGirl · 10-12-2003, 06:28 PM

There is noting prettier than a thick full forelock on a pretty head for west pls....

The one thing I laugh at is the thin ones (my gelding had one) When they slick it and make it look like it is a "comb over" on a bald guy!!! It always makes me laugh.

The more natural the forlock the better, except if they bounce... that is not good!

Paintlover · 11-20-2003, 04:46 PM

Does it matter how long your horse's mane is?
M.

HalterGirl_88 · 11-20-2003, 06:21 PM

for halter the mane should be cut short and banded, generally ours are about 2" long when all done

Jumpers · 11-21-2003, 04:41 PM

I agree banding is a pain in the butt, however, BRAIDING and TAPING Dressge horses is even worse!! LOL!

I spend a good 2 1/2 hours per horse to braid and tape the mane.

Paintlover · 11-22-2003, 12:26 PM

I plan on showing my paint qh mare. So does that mean I am going to have to pull her mane so I can place? I spend so much time trying to get it to grow really long and It'll hurt (me) to chop it down to a few inches. Is it just for wp that you have to do it or can you leave it long for equitation. I plan on doing all sorts of classes with her, and I thought you need to band a dressage horse's mane... I do care about winning but if it means making my mare look ugly I am NOT going to do it.
M. running_

Dawn · 11-22-2003, 12:28 PM

You braid for dressage. What type of shows are you planning on going to? (Open, schooling, breed...)

Paintlover · 11-22-2003, 05:51 PM

She is about 2.5 now but I am talking in the future. All I want is experience for both of us and if we're lucky we'll pick up a few ribbons too. Just wondering if the judge's will knock you off the ribbons. Winning doesn't matter too much as of now, so I think I'll keep her mane long -- unless she (and I) do suprisingly well in the ring.

10-11-2003, 06:41 PM	#21
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 7,079 Images: 276	Spyro1 - What is the new style for banding forlocks? __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky I've been Snowballed!!!!

10-12-2003, 04:11 PM	#22
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	hey guys back from Gainesville today the new style is too band the top and then put another about half way down. Keeps the forelock from sticking out I have also seen QH start to put like 5 bands all teh way down teh forelock..looks silly, I like just the two bands myself __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

10-12-2003, 06:28 PM	#24
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 7,079 Images: 276	There is noting prettier than a thick full forelock on a pretty head for west pls.... The one thing I laugh at is the thin ones (my gelding had one) When they slick it and make it look like it is a "comb over" on a bald guy!!! It always makes me laugh. The more natural the forlock the better, except if they bounce... that is not good! __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky I've been Snowballed!!!!

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10-12-2003, 05:16 PM	#23
BarrelBrat666 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MS Posts: 22	I like the way the for lock looks just natural w/ out ne bands....(thats just me wink )I do hate banding tho.... flaming_ growls its evil...lol

11-20-2003, 04:46 PM	#25
Paintlover Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,575	Does it matter how long your horse's mane is? M.

11-20-2003, 06:21 PM	#26
HalterGirl_88 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,611	for halter the mane should be cut short and banded, generally ours are about 2" long when all done

11-21-2003, 04:41 PM	#27
Jumpers Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,216	I agree banding is a pain in the butt, however, BRAIDING and TAPING Dressge horses is even worse!! LOL! I spend a good 2 1/2 hours per horse to braid and tape the mane.

11-22-2003, 12:26 PM	#28
Paintlover Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,575	I plan on showing my paint qh mare. So does that mean I am going to have to pull her mane so I can place? I spend so much time trying to get it to grow really long and It'll hurt (me) to chop it down to a few inches. Is it just for wp that you have to do it or can you leave it long for equitation. I plan on doing all sorts of classes with her, and I thought you need to band a dressage horse's mane... I do care about winning but if it means making my mare look ugly I am NOT going to do it. M. running_

11-22-2003, 12:28 PM	#29
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,458 Images: 1390	You braid for dressage. What type of shows are you planning on going to? (Open, schooling, breed...)

11-22-2003, 05:51 PM	#30
Paintlover Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,575	She is about 2.5 now but I am talking in the future. All I want is experience for both of us and if we're lucky we'll pick up a few ribbons too. Just wondering if the judge's will knock you off the ribbons. Winning doesn't matter too much as of now, so I think I'll keep her mane long -- unless she (and I) do suprisingly well in the ring.