Cross Breeds

How long does a horses mane need to be to do hunter braids?

My horses mane is a little longer than my first four fingers put together. As a reference. But how long in cm or in does a horses mane typically need to be?

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1. i think a 1/4 inches? sorry im not into to enlish as much as westurn
2. as hunter braids are VERY tiny, you need a mane about 3 to 3.5 inches long. but make sure it's not too thick, either: if it's too thick, try pulling the mane next time, as opposed to trimming it. short hair can be difficult to braid, so try using Quikbraid or some other formula for help. then spray it down with Cowboy Magic for shine! Happy riding!! ~rain
3. About 3.5 inches is the typical length needed for nice hunter plaits/braids. Make sure your horses mane is nice and thin too. Good Luck! :)
4. The horse needs to have a pulled mane. I pulled mane should be the length of 4 of you fingers. Hold up 4 fingers (every finger but your thumb) and put it on your horses mane. If your horses mane is pulled then it should be the length of your fingers! Hope I helped! Blessings :)
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