Friday, July 31, 2009

Hunter braids vs. button braids?

Ok so lately I have been considering doing hunter braids on my horse while showing in my hunter classes. Or are hunter braids and button braids both the same? Because I used to see these cute braids with the loopies instead of making them into the buttons. So instead of 'buttoning' them on the top they lay flat on the horses neck in a little loop. Is that called a hunter braid? Can you do that?
Answers:
Yeah there is a difference. The loop can be done two ways. Braid a small piece of yarn --actually embroidery thread works best- into the each braid. You can use the thread to tie off the braid and then loop back under itself, or you can loop back to the next braid-rolling loop. I personally think the hunter is easier with the rolling loop but try it both ways to see what you like best. Thread is easier on the mane than bands either way.
Good luck, it is tedious but can be lots of fun!
Yes there is a difference between hunter and button as you mentioned.
After braiding the hair, just attach the end of the brade up to the beginning of the brade - usually with thin yarn (unwind a piece of yarn into its 3 pieces). A button brade you roll up like a pinwheel and secure, hunter brade you just fold up and secure.

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  1. There are some tricks to catching the judge's eye. You want the braids to lie flush to the neck and maintain a perfectly clean bottom line all day. It is not rocket science, but it is a formula. Learn a proven formula and you can make consistently beautiful braids quickly and comfortably. For more info and tips check out the Grooming Resource at LuckyBraids.com. You can subcribe to a grooming newsletter and ask questions at LuckyBraids.com as well. Why not learn to braid like a pro? Enjoy!

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