How to Taper & Shorten Manes
Why Does Mane Preparation Matter?
Mane preparation:
- Is the foundation of your braids.
- It makes it easier for you to braid a mane beautifully.
- It helps you avoid braiding frustration.
- And it is a time-saving step that allows you to finish braiding faster.
Download the Cheat Sheet on Mane Tapering & Shortening
Here is a photo of a well-prepared mane that has been pulled to an even thickness. Next, the mane was tapered and shortened to the proper length as shown in the video above.
Create Evenly Spaced Braids
Why is Braid Spacing so Important?
Evenly spaced braids are one of the key braid characteristics that will make your braids truly standout in the show riding.
Even braid spacing is achieved by:
- pulling the mane to an even thickness (exception: thin manes are never pulled).
- using a template to consistently section the mane for each braid.
Download the Cheat Sheet on How to Create Even Braid Spacing
Want to learn more about braiding?
Scroll down to learn more about how you can skip the learning curve and master hunter and dressage mane braiding.
Are you ready to Create Flawless Braids for Shows, Fun, or Income?
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Join my online Mane Braiding Workshop where I take you behind the scenes to my virtual barn, so that we can braid a mane together. You’ll learn all my Braid Secrets for creating perfect hunt seat and dressage mane braids.
The good news is it doesn’t matter whether you are just learning how to braid a mane or you have experience braiding.
When you apply this knowledge to your own braiding, you’ll create your best braids ever with greater ease.
I can’t wait to show you how to make the ultimate shift from where you are now with your mane braiding to those oh-so-perfect braids of your dreams.
I hope to see you inside the workshop…
Mary Beth