Keeping plaits tidy?

[katiejaye]

I am going out on Thurs BD and have to leave the yard about 5am so am planning to plait the night before. Can anyone suggest any good tips on how to keep them tidy for the next day? I am going to sew them in nice and tight but any other tips would be great.

Also Louis' mane has got quite thick and I am struggling to get the plaits very tight to his neck so any tips on this would be great too.

Thanks

 

[icestationzebra]

Got a spare pair of tights? Cut a leg off and then cut right down to the foot. Stretch over each plait and secure with a plaiting band. I also spray my plaits with gel spray beforehand. Good luck!

 

[katiejaye]

Thanks that's a great idea! I'm always trying to think up good ways to keep them tidy.

 

[kick_On]

baby oil - i always plait nite before and i would if time pull mane as much as poss then damp hair and plait or should i say weld in. Then once finish wipe over with baby oil, so if gg roll that dirt/straw or shaving don't stick, but best tip to tight plait is thin mane.
Good luck for petplan need to photos and report pl

 

[katiejaye]

Thanks also great advice! I'll get mane pulling tomorrow! I will definately get photos and post a full report...fingers crossed it's a good one!

 

[FMM]

Quic Braid makes the mane really sticky and much easier to get all the wispy bits in and get the plaits nice and tight. But it should only take half an hour to plait so can't you do it the morning of the event? More comfortable for the horse not having them in overnight and they will look better as well!

 

[MrsMagoo]

as were on the subject of manes

anyone got any advice for thining out the mane, even when its the right length?? I've managed to get Stars mane neat and the lenght I want for plaiting but its still a bit think in places, any help??

Would pulling it not make it even shorter??

 

[kick_On]

nar just keep pulling out mane from underneath and you will just keep thinning, i do it about every three week just to keep on top of one'e of my gg bog brushs

 

[MagicMelon]

Second the tights idea - thats what I do if I have to travel them far to a competition. Keeps the hay out of them!

 

[lizzie_liz]

i use the lycra hoods which are really good, no dirt in the plaits and also keeps the neck clean!!

 

[monica123]

yup, what l_l said.......also a thinning comb can thin the main, they are about £20 though!!

 

[SpruceRI]

I second the lycra hoods. Plaits all lie in a neat little row in the morning - no sticking up and all out of sync which is how they look after plaiting. Plaiting not my strong point as you can tell!

 

[faussett1]

Hoods definitely!!! The only way to keep plaits neat, tidy and coat smooth. I use one all the time - not just for plaits, saves hours. Try Snuggy, they're fab!