New Book- World-Class Braiding- Manes & Tails
Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) is pleased to announce the release of a new instructional book: World-Class Braiding—Manes & Tails.
Professional grooms Cat Hill and Emma Ford, co-authors of the bestselling World-Class Grooming for Horses, have braided thousands of horses for a variety of disciplines over the course of their esteemed careers in the equestrian industry. Now they’ve highlighted those skills in World-Class Braiding—Manes & Tails, conceived to be a helpful barn companion—one you can take with you and keep in your tack trunk, providing a go-to reference whenever you need it. Chock full of full-color photographs that illustrate every step of the process, readers learn techniques for:
- Braiding down—a nice, tight, smooth braid is the key to a sophisticated finish.
- Using thread, yarn, or rubber bands.
- Properly finishing and removing braids to avoid hair damage.
- Button braids two ways.
- Hunter braids.
- Running braids.
- Unpulled manes and long manes.
- Braiding forelocks.
With their expertise, top-tier standards, and trademark clarity as professionals who have made teaching their trade an integral part of their lives, Hill and Ford provide everything you need to know to turn a horse out with professional polish, ready to impress the judges and wow the crowds.
48 pages | 100 color photos | Watch the book trailer here.
