{"product_id":"equi-sential-silicone-plaiting-bands-for-horses","title":"Equi-Sential Silicone Plaiting Bands for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEqui-Sential Silicone Plaiting Bands - Wide, Stretchy and Long Lasting\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEqui-Sential Silicone Plaiting Bands are wide, super stretch bands made from tough silicone, used to secure plaits in horse and pony manes and tails. They are best for riders who want a plaiting band that holds firmly and does not go brittle like traditional rubber bands can, whether you plait for shows, clinics or simply to keep a mane tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach pack is supplied in a sealable tub, so the bands stay together in your plaiting kit and are easy to find on an early show morning. Browse more yard and grooming kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-grooming\"\u003ehorse grooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough silicone:\u003c\/strong\u003e super stretch and hard wearing in everyday yard use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide band profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e more contact with the hair for a secure, neat plait\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not go brittle:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike rubber plaiting bands, which can perish and snap\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealable tub:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps bands contained in the grooming box or lorry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManes and tails:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for horses, ponies and cobs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEqui-Sential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaiting \/ braiding bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBand Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealable tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse and pony manes and tails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrush the mane through and dampen lightly with water or plaiting spray.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDivide the mane into even sections using a mane comb, working from the poll down.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlait each section down to the end and wind a silicone band firmly around the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoll or fold the plait up to the crest and secure again with a second band.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo remove, cut the band carefully with a quick unpick or plaiting knife rather than pulling it through the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReturn unused bands to the tub and seal the lid for storage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre silicone plaiting bands better than rubber ones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilicone bands stretch further and do not go brittle in the way rubber plaiting bands can, so they tend to last longer in a grooming box and are less likely to snap as you wind them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these bands suit a thick cob mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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