running plaits or arab plaits

[Sags_Deer]

is anyone able to explain how to do one of these to me please. have a cob with a very long mane need to keep it neat for the show season. many thanks.

 

[Bossanova]

Shall try....

Strat nearest the ears, take 3 small sections of hair, cross the top over as if you were starting a plait, when you cross the 3rd bit down over, pull a small section of the mane just beyond it in as well, carry on as if plaiting but each time move a small section in on the 3rd cross-over. You can keep it as tight or loose to the neck as you like- I tend to find they stay in better if you have them tight to the neck and gradually let it come down towards the end.

 

[madhector]

bit like a french plait only one sided, that proberly doesnt help much

 

[random_rider]

no mad hector that is how i learnt!!! lol im not very good tho but thats just me xx

 

[madhector]

me either

mine tended to ping out after about 10 mins

 

[jumbyjack]

Years ago I used to plait my cob right down the crest by parting the mane onto both sides of the neck then start by taking a bit from each side into the middle for one strand then pick up the strands from the outside and plait right down in the same way. Plait the long end down at the wither and either leave it long or turn it in half. It takes a bit of practice to keep it high on the crest but is very smart when done right, I used to do it sitting on the horse!

 

[Pasha]

purpledobbin that's exactly what I do with my arab! It's a French Plait on top of the crest - looks much better IMO than a normal running/arab plait

 

[xxcharlottexx]

start at the top of the head, then just like a normal fench plait. everytime you bring a piece of mane from left to right add a bit more at a time in from the botton

not the best pic as was done in a rush just to keep mane out the way and keep her neck fro sweating up as much