Category Archives: Horse Equipment

Braiding Equipment origins

Posted on November 24, 2020 by lppaintedponys

I was asked to post some pics of “a” braided harness I’ve made on a forum I participate in. I thought I’d share some thoughts here as well. Actually I now have 3 of these – 1 is still not … Continue reading →

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Driving Vehicle links

Posted on September 4, 2017 by lppaintedponys

I have been meaning to do a links page for a long time.  Here it is.  Will be updated as I find more information.

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Our Driving Vehicles

Posted on September 2, 2017 by lppaintedponys

Another person asked what we have in our barns for driving.  Here is my response with our past and current vehicles –

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Forum ?: In search of a padded girth

Posted on March 24, 2017 by lppaintedponys

This is a ? that I replied to on one of the forums I participate in:

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Introducing the Bit

Posted on December 30, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Posted 30 December 2016 – 04:53 PM – PintoPalLover I”m going to be introducing the bit to my 2 1/2 year old filly soon and just was wondering if you all had any ‘Do’s & don’t’s’ or tips for bridling … Continue reading →

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Braiding – Other equipment

Posted on May 30, 2016 by lppaintedponys

I’ve also braided equipment that I use throughout the day when working with the ponies.

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Braiding – head stalls

Posted on May 30, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Here are several different styles of headstalls that I’ve braided.  I started doing these in 2009 and want to do some new styles now in 2016. 

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Braiding – More Collar Examples

Posted on March 7, 2016 by lppaintedponys

I have done several other collars. Some designs were done out of necessity, some were just a bit different.

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Braided Collars – examples

Posted on March 7, 2016 by lppaintedponys

So here are a sampling of some of the collars that have been made and are in use at LP Painted Ponys. Small square bale, short strings make a nice, neat 4 strand braid. Usually braid them with a loop … Continue reading →

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Braiding Equipment

Posted on March 5, 2016 by lppaintedponys

I’ve braided off and on all of my life since I was between the ages of 5-10. Some of the things braided were of course my stick horse’s mane, my own (I actually suck at doing that!) or friends’ hair, … Continue reading →

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