Tag Archives: recycled haystring

Driving Pics – Way Back News – Dec 2011

Posted on September 1, 2017 by lppaintedponys

A statement in Driving Mini Horses posted by Target’s Mom on 14 December 2011 – “It seems that a lot of people are “lurking” here so I thought it might be helpful to post some driving photos with a bit … Continue reading →

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Pros & Cons of Hoop Coops – 2

Posted on June 10, 2017 by lppaintedponys

2nd portion – showing how I did some blocking of the sides/back of the hoop coop to protect some bantams.

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Pros & Cons of Hoop Coops

Posted on June 10, 2017 by lppaintedponys

I wrote this up in response to a ? posted in Backyard Chickens.

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Braiding – Training harness

Posted on June 10, 2016 by lppaintedponys

I wanted to start driving, but didn’t have the money to purchase the harness I wanted and really would eventually need. 

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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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Slippers? From Hay string!

Posted on April 16, 2016 by lppaintedponys

Another use for the hay string – and the latest project?

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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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