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Finishing the tail....
No matter whether the tail is plaited pulled or
trimmed with a razor, squaring off the end is the
finishing touch. After watching the way a horse moves
and holds its tail, have a friend hold the tailbone up
to that level and angle.
Before cutting, remember that once cut, there is no
going back and it can take a long time for the tail to
grow again. With this in mind, it is better to take a
little at a time, then watch the horse work and decide
how much more to take off. Keep going until satisfied
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If you choose to go with the plaited tail finish you
will require the hairs to be of sufficient length at the
sides, so the hair will stay in place once plaited. To
achieve a neat presentable plait requires practice. The
hair must also be clean and well combed. |
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Firstly, dampen the top and sides of the
tail. To start the plait, take a small and
even section of hair from each side and
cross them left over right, hold this
securely. |
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Now select a third piece of hair from the
right side, cross over to the left, over the
first section of hair and between the first
two sections of hair, plait the section that
is below the other two back over the first
two
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3
Pick up a new section of hair from the left
side of the tail, cross this to the right
and plait the bottom, right-hand section
over the others. Continue picking up new
sections, alternating between left and fight
and plait straight down the centre of the
tail. |
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When the desired length is reached, without
picking up any new sections, continue to
plait the hair down. |
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5
Secure the end with an elastic band and with matching
cotton sew around the end of the plait, then draw the
plait end-up under the plait.
6
Bring the needle through a few times to make the plait
secure. 7
The finished loop |
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copyright 2010 Sandy Morphett |
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