Smart Grooming Blunt Ended Plaiting Needles Pack of 9
Description
Smart Grooming Blunt Ended Plaiting Needles - Pack of 9
The Smart Grooming Blunt Ended Plaiting Needles are a pack of nine large-eye needles for plaiting and braiding horse manes and tails. Three lengths are supplied - 52mm, 60mm and 70mm - making the set best for grooms, producers and riders who plait regularly for showing, dressage or Pony Club.
Blunt tips reduce snagging and improve safety while you handle the needle close to the crest, and the large eye threads flat waxed thread and thicker strands without fuss. Everything arrives in a small plastic tube that keeps the set together in a grooming box. Browse more horse grooming essentials to complete your plaiting kit.
Key Features
- Pack of nine blunt-ended plaiting needles
- Three lengths - 52mm, 60mm and 70mm - for different plaiting tasks
- Blunt ends reduce snagging and improve safety during handling
- Large eye makes threading waxed thread and thicker strands easy
- Supplied in a small plastic tube for storage and portability
- Compatible with Smart Grooming Flat Waxed Thread to speed up threading
- Suits horses, ponies, cobs and youngsters being prepared in-hand or ridden
Specifications
| Brand | Smart Grooming |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plaiting needles |
| Contents | 9 needles per pack |
| Lengths | 52mm, 60mm, 70mm |
| Tip Design | Blunt ended |
| Eye Size | Large eye |
| Packaging | Small plastic tube |
| Recommended Use | Plaiting and braiding manes and tails |
| Country of Origin | China |
How to Use
- Damp and comb the mane, then divide it into even sections and secure each with a plaiting band.
- Choose a needle length to suit the job - shorter for fine pony manes, longer for thicker manes and tails.
- Thread the large eye with flat waxed thread and knot the end.
- Plait the section down, then pass the needle through the base of the plait to secure the thread.
- Roll or fold the plait, stitch through to hold it in place and finish with a neat knot.
- Wipe the needles dry and return them to the plastic tube for storage.
FAQ
How many needles are in the pack?
Nine blunt-ended plaiting needles are supplied in each pack, in a small plastic tube.
What sizes are included?
Three lengths are included - 52mm, 60mm and 70mm - so you can match the needle to the thickness of the mane or tail.
Why choose blunt-ended needles?
Blunt ends reduce snagging on the hair and improve safety during handling, which is helpful when sewing plaits close to the crest or in a tail.
Will they take waxed plaiting thread?
Yes. The large eye is designed for easy threading of waxed thread and thicker strands, and the needles are compatible with Smart Grooming Flat Waxed Thread.
Are they suitable for tail plaiting as well as manes?
Yes. The longer 70mm needle is useful for tails and thicker manes, while the shorter lengths suit finer pony manes.
How should I store them?
Keep them dry, wipe after use and return them to the supplied tube so the set stays together and the points stay protected.
About Smart Grooming
Smart Grooming develops practical preparation and turnout products for grooms, producers and riders, covering plaiting kit, clipping aids and finishing sprays. The range is built around the everyday jobs that go into presenting a horse well in the ring.