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My dressage horse has a long forelock, to his eyes, that I have trouble braiding. Any suggestions?

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I can braid his mane fine, but I have problems with his forelock. Also I do not want to cut his forelock.

don’t cut it – that looks dreadful. Either pull it or use a solo comb to shorten it. If you don’t want to shorten it then start at the poll and do a french braid, similar to plaiting the tail, until all the hair is included then plait to the end and roll up.


8 Responses to “My dressage horse has a long forelock, to his eyes, that I have trouble braiding. Any suggestions?”

  1. Louise Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    don’t cut it – that looks dreadful. Either pull it or use a solo comb to shorten it. If you don’t want to shorten it then start at the poll and do a french braid, similar to plaiting the tail, until all the hair is included then plait to the end and roll up.
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  2. barrel_racer66 Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    i agree with louise. :-)
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  3. FolkstonHorseLover Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    The only thing that can make it easier on you is to trim his forelock to the bottom lid of his eyes. :)
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  4. Michelle B Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    yep! Louise thats totally right, i had a horse that had a very very long mane, his mane used to reach his shoulders an his forelock came down to his nose! when i showed him i used to do a french braid and include his fringe with his mane.
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  5. iluvdutchess80 Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    DONT CUT IT!!!!! ok first everyday comb it. then wash it with mane n tail shampoo and in a couple weeks. it should be longer that before. good luck.
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  6. HunterJumper♥ Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    try pulling it if she’ll let your, but DONT CUT IT!!!if you think its took long to pull, then cut it STRAIGHT a little below where you want the legth to be, then pull it.

    is there any way you could braid it in with the mane?? just wondering, i have never tried that.

    good luck and have fun showing!!
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  7. Brittany E Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    dont cut it! it looks bad and it shouldnt be haning in his eyes the best thing to do is pulling it
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  8. Micky Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    dont cut it!!! use a metal comb and pull it to make it a bit thinner (dw it doesnt hurt) then use a pulling razor, basically it trim the hair carefull while you pull his forelock

    good luck
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