Braiding your horse's hair is something that you can usually do yourself; it is not that hard to learn. That being said there are some things that you are going to want to know before you try it the first time that will make things a lot easier. Beyond these basic tips it is largely just a matter of getting in there and doing it, after a few times you will find that you can braid the hair without a problem.
The first thing that you have to do before you can start to braid the hair on your horse is to make sure that you get all of the tangles out of the hair. In order to do this you will need to give the hair a good wash. This should not however be done on the day that you are going to do the braiding but instead a few days beforehand. On the day that you are going to do the actual braiding you will want to make sure that you give the hair a good brushing. Take the time to make sure that you do this properly and that you get all of the tangles out, this will make things go a lot easier.
The first time that you braid your horse's hair it will be a new experience for him so you are going to have to make sure that you make him as comfortable as possible. The actual braiding is not all that hard on your horse but he will have to stand still for quite a long time. Make sure that you give him something to occupy his attention like a bag of oats or hay. You will also want to make sure that he is tied up securely. It is also a good idea to take regular breaks and allow him to walk around so he is not standing still for too long.
One last tip that will really help you out when you are braiding your horse's hair is to get a stool to stand on. Most people don't do this and it requires that you reach up and over the horse. This can get really awkward and will slow you down quite a bit. If you have a stool to stand on you will be able to get up above the horse making it easier to reach the hair that you are trying to work with.
Horse hair braiding is a skill that all horse owners should have. Braiding horse hair is not all that hard to learn but there are some things that you will want to know before you get started.
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