These different types of braids are mainly for western pleasure or gymkhana riding. Western pleasure is when you do what the judge says, for example, walk, trot, canter, and it is all about how you control your horse. On the other hand, a gymkhana is when it is all about time not you and your horse. For example, you run different types of course like barrels or pole bending. You can see in another of my posts that it will show you how to do the courses. There are many different braids besides these just google it! The types of braids are very easy to make. The regular braid will take you less than ten minutes is you know how to braid your own hair it will make it a little bit easier. Most people use it mainly for gymkhana or just in the pen so it wont get dirty or tangled. The cobweb braid is a bit harder i have never done it before so i don't know how to do it but i researched and found out that it takes about fifteen to twenty minutes if you know how to do it. This is more of a stylish look for you and your horse! The diamond braid is similar to the regular braid just because it is more standard and most people use it for gymkhana but it can be used for many things. This takes less than ten minutes because you and just putting it in to many pony tales. Last but not least, the french braid is similar to the cobweb braid because it is more pretty and girly. This will take like ten to fifteen minutes. You will want to do these types of braids a day before a morning show because you don't want to run out of time. If you would like to try one of these braids just google the name of the braid to find directions. Have fun!!
 Western: regular braid |  Western: cobweb braid |
 Western: diamond braid |  Western: french braid |
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