Smart Grooming Ultimate Plaiting Apron for Horses
Description
Smart Grooming Ultimate Plaiting Apron
The Smart Grooming Ultimate Plaiting Apron is a waist-worn, multi-pocket apron that holds plaiting and braiding tools while you work on a horse's mane or tail. It is made for grooms, showing riders and professional plaiters who need scissors, thread, wax, gel and needles organised and within reach on show mornings and at the yard.
Finished in matte-grained vegan leather with a wipe-clean surface, it is best for long plaiting sessions where you want everything to hand and nothing balanced on a stable door. Compare it with a standard grooming tote and the difference is mobility: the apron travels with you down the mane rather than sitting on the floor.
Key Features
- Matte-grained vegan leather with a wipe-clean finish for durability and a smart, low-maintenance look
- Full-width zipped pocket for larger items and equine passports, keeping documents secure and accessible
- Two front pockets with inserts shaped to hold scissors and plaiting accessories
- Central open pocket with three internal organisers for plaiting thread, wax or gel
- Metal D-ring for attaching a Handy Towel or The Rosette Pincushion
- Discreet embossed branding and signature red zip tab
- Adjustable waist from 80 to 120 cm for comfortable wear over layers
Specifications
| Brand | Smart Grooming |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plaiting and braiding apron |
| Material | Matte-grained vegan leather with wipe-clean finish |
| Dimensions | 31 x 22 x 3 cm |
| Waist Adjustment | 80 - 120 cm |
| Pocket Layout | Full-width zipped pocket, two front pockets with inserts, central open pocket with three internal organisers |
| Fittings | Metal D-ring, red zip tab, embossed branding |
| Country of Origin | China |
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How to Use
- Fasten the apron around your waist and adjust the strap between 80 and 120 cm so it sits level and secure over your clothing.
- Load scissors and plaiting accessories into the two front pockets with inserts.
- Place plaiting thread, wax or gel in the three organisers inside the central open pocket.
- Put the equine passport or larger items into the full-width zipped pocket and close the zip.
- Clip a Handy Towel or The Rosette Pincushion to the metal D-ring if you use one.
- After plaiting, empty the pockets of loose needles and thread and wipe the outer surface with a damp cloth.
FAQ
What size is the Smart Grooming Ultimate Plaiting Apron?
The apron body measures 31 x 22 x 3 cm and the waist strap adjusts from 80 cm to 120 cm, so it fits over a shirt, gilet or show jacket.
What material is the apron made from?
It is made from matte-grained vegan leather with a wipe-clean finish, chosen for durability and low-maintenance care.
What can I fit in the pockets?
There is a full-width zipped pocket for larger items and equine passports, two front pockets with inserts for scissors and plaiting accessories, and a central open pocket with three internal organisers for thread, wax or gel.
What is the D-ring for?
The metal D-ring lets you attach a Handy Towel or The Rosette Pincushion so your full plaiting setup stays together on your waist.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the outer surface with a damp cloth and allow it to dry naturally away from direct heat. Empty loose thread, needles and wax from the pockets after each session.
Is it only for plaiting?
It is designed for plaiting and braiding, but the pocket layout also suits general show preparation, quarter marking and keeping small grooming tools to hand.
About Smart Grooming
Smart Grooming develops preparation and turnout products for grooms, producers and riders, focusing on practical, hard-wearing kit that keeps tools organised through long days at the yard and on the showground.