A braid is something that all the Andalusian horse owner should know. We love the typical image of the Spanish horse running free with loose manes but, when we are going to compete or for our daily work, is not very confortable to have all the hair flying around us. Jorge, one of the riders in Yeguada Aimaran, and me have got ready a little video explaining the steps for a “a sections braid” is a little more difficult that the french braid, but it looks even better and last longer.
Things we should take into account for your braid:
-Do not use polish or other on the mane, if it is dry, it is enough.
-Try to pull the locks as much as you can, the tighter, the most beautiful and the longer it will last (you ladies know what I mean ;) )
-Make sure you have all the necessary before start: A step, rubber bands, clean water, manes and body brush.
-You could “sew” it when you fisnih, but usually it is not necessary.
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¡Gracias Aida, por fin alguien que lo explica bien!
Gracias Agneta! La verdad es que no es difícil de explicar, pero bueno, yo después de ver el vídeo varias veces para traducirlo, por fin me enteré! Si tienes más ideas para hacer tutoriales, estaremos encantados de escucharlas!
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I’ve seen a good video showing how to braid with ribbon, but I’d love to see how you do it? xx
Hi Beverly! I am not sure to know how to do a braid with ribbon, but I will try to do some research and do a video when I practice a bit :)
Hello, I really like the look of this braid but found it difficult to read the sub titles and watch the plait in progress, do you have an English version??
Trish
Hi Trish! I am sorry but Jorge doesn’t speak English so cannot do the video in English. The best I can do is to subtitle it. The good thing is that with youtube you can watch it as many times as you need to learn to do it! Thanks for your comment!
Nice and tight! My fingers usually cramp up, more regular practice would obviously be helpful. And then I noticed you had someone helping to hold the horses head – definitely helpful! The head bobbing up and down is usually a killer for the whole process :) Looking forward to reading more tips and tricks on your Blog!
Thanks Elinor! I am happy you like it, if you have any ideas for new posts… please let me know! About the head… when you have a horse that moves too much is good to have somebody to help ;)
Thank you, I have been wanting to know how to do the four plait braid :)
You are welcome! ;)
Thank you for this. After watching this video many times and practicing a lot I have learned to do this braid on my own PRE, who looks just like this one, and now I find it easy and beautiful. I can do it very quickly. The trick i found is carefully watching what Jorge does with each finger to keep the strands organized! Now I would love to see what you do with the forelock!
Perfect! I will get a new video about it ;)
Nice demonstration, I will try it on Elfo, but his mane is SO thick and long, do you have any suggestions what we can do about that? Perhaps two braids, one on each side of the neck?
You can make two braids one in one side and one in the other or two braids in the left side one below the other. But I personally prefer one in each side :)