tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post1604919263142422931..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Braids in colorStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-89051503712207808892013-11-18T15:26:02.786-05:002013-11-18T15:26:02.786-05:00Hah, Stacey, I know exactly why you were intereste...Hah, Stacey, I know exactly why you were interested in this - because they were using ORANGE! :-) I think it's terrific that the braiders had a chance to be in the spotlight for a change, and their efforts are beautiful. The best-looking, IMHO - unsurprisingly, I'm sure you agree - is the chestnut's tail. Stunning! The colors are not as attractive on the greys and a bit "RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-44799622804840488302013-11-18T13:55:37.129-05:002013-11-18T13:55:37.129-05:00Hmm I'm not sure I like the alternate braiding...Hmm I'm not sure I like the alternate braiding BUT love the colors! Luckily I have a palomino who looks good in just about every color there is! Can't wait to go check them out!Sandy Baurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279621110725670314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-52454115241733922452013-11-18T13:20:17.232-05:002013-11-18T13:20:17.232-05:00Maybe I'm just boring, but I prefer classic br...Maybe I'm just boring, but I prefer classic braids that show off the neck without being distracting. I agree with you on the alternating braids and the yarn colors.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-22885222655343632122013-11-18T12:36:05.356-05:002013-11-18T12:36:05.356-05:00Years ago I bought some metallic gold braid binder...Years ago I bought some metallic gold braid binders for my bay, whose show bridle had brass clinchers on the brow band. I know it would have been stunning (in a subtle, tasteful way!) but when I asked a TD at a dressage show if they would be allowed, the answer was a resounding "No."Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-63382951435525935512013-11-18T10:55:24.632-05:002013-11-18T10:55:24.632-05:00I used to braid in red, white, and blue for the Me...I used to braid in red, white, and blue for the Memorial Day Show. <br /><br />Not too keen on the alternating sides as it's going to make the mane tend to want to flop over to the other side when it's not braided. Still, it's an interesting idea. Might create a bit of an optical illusion with the horse's neck, though. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.com