Tail Plaiting

[Persephone]

Does anyone know where I can find a well illustrated idiots guide to plaiting tails?

Jo x

 

[random_rider]

Try your local tack shop?? I know mine do them

Ive just looked on robinsons and cant see any, but they do sometimes do books so had a mooch!

 

[louisesb]

Try this video - should definitely help you. http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-plait-a-horses-tail

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

I've got a fabulous book called Braiding Manes and Tails by Charni Lewis, ISBN 978-1-58017-699-6, Storey Publishing. It's incredibly clear and easy to follow and covers over 30 basic braids. It's also hard cover and very robust and has a drilled and bound hole right through it so you can hang it on a hook in the tack room while you practice!!! I got mine through the Equestrian Book Club and it was £4.99 but dunno how much it would normally be: Book Club stuff is a little cheaper than normal.

 

[Kenzo]

Even the best illustrated book in the world won't create a well plaited tail....unfortunately it just takes lots of practice and patience (oow and a good tail, that always helps)

but yes a few pics will certainly help you on the way.

 

[Persephone]

I am practising but find it hard to get it started neatly enough. Once it's going it's fine but the top is letting me down!

Jo x

 

[Kenzo]

Tell me about it!....if you find the answer...let me know!

I can plait my friends horses tails to perfection, tight, fine, very neat, but try to do it on my own horse and its looks like I've attempted it after 2 bottles of wine with a pair of shades on!

Sometimes the hair is shorter and finer at the top which makes it difficult .....thats my excuse anyway!