mane length for plaiting

[wench]

how long/short does a mane need to be to plait it? (talking bout TB types with thinnish TB manes!)

and how many plaits are you supposed to put it?

 

[faerie666]

I usually have them about 3-4inches long ( a hands width), and i've done anything from 9 to 21 plaits depending on the thickness of the mane, and the length of the horses neck for racing and hunting TBs. There's no set number really, just make sure they're not golf ball sized or too small. What are you plaiting for?

 

[katiekate]

I keep manes roughly from the tip of my little finger to the bottom of my hand - about 4 inches. I plait according the neck length, so more for a short neck, less for a long neck but always make sure I have an odd number on the neck, with the forelock making it even.

 

[wench]

not paticulary plaiting for any reason, other than a bit of practise, hope to go hunting next year so want neddie to look smart.

Just wondered what the right sort of lenght would be as I think his mane is slightly to long atm...must get pulling!

 

[TURBOBERT]

My chap has a very thick mane despite regular pulling and plaiting is difficult even with the mane short - don't suppose there is an easy answer to that.

 

[monica123]

use a solo comb...it thins the mane and wet it to make it easier to grip

 

[Stella]

I can't offer advice because I've been wondering about this too! I hope its okay to ask related questions

Why should there be an odd number, with the forelock making it even? Is there a set number for dressage?