{"product_id":"waldhausen-plaiting-bands-50g-bag-for-horse-manes","title":"Waldhausen Plaiting Bands 50g Bag for Horse Manes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Plaiting Bands - 50g Bag of Elastic Mane and Tail Bands\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaldhausen Plaiting Bands are small elastic bands, supplied in a 50g bag, used to secure plaits in a horse or pony's mane, forelock and tail. They are best for riders who plait regularly for showing, dressage, Pony Club and clinics, as well as anyone who simply wants a tidy crest for schooling and in-hand work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 50g bag holds a generous quantity, so there is enough for a full mane and tail with spares to leave in the lorry or grooming box. Browse more grooming and turnout essentials 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\u003e50g bag\u003c\/strong\u003e - a generous quantity of bands for full mane and tail plaiting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElasticated\u003c\/strong\u003e - stretches over the plait and grips to hold the shape in place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscreet size\u003c\/strong\u003e - sits neatly at the base or top of each plait\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-use\u003c\/strong\u003e - mane plaits, tail plaits, forelocks and sectioning hair while you work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits all types\u003c\/strong\u003e - horses, ponies, cobs and warmbloods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in EU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaiting bands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50g bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse, pony, cob, warmblood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShowing, competition, schooling, in-hand presentation\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 so the hair stays together.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDivide the mane into even sections and secure each unused section out of the way with a band.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlait one section down to the end, keeping the tension consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrap a band around the bottom of the plait several times until it grips firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoll or fold the plait up to the crest and secure with a second band, or sew if you prefer a longer-lasting finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt the end of the day, cut the bands away carefully with a quick-unpick and dispose of them responsibly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bands are in the bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bands are supplied by weight in a 50g bag rather than a fixed count. This is typically enough for a full mane and tail several times over, with spares for the grooming box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these bands on a tail as well as a mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They can be used to secure tail plaits and forelocks as well as mane plaits, and to hold sections of hair out of the way while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they suit a thick native mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can be wrapped several times for finer hair or fewer times for a thicker plait, so they work across ponies, cobs, warmbloods and thicker native manes. Very thick plaits may need two bands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove the bands without damaging the mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut them away with a quick-unpick or plaiting knife rather than pulling them out. Pulling can break mane hairs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the bag closed and store it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, so the elastic stays supple.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are they made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe product information states Made in EU, with country of origin recorded as CN.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Waldhausen\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaldhausen is a long-established European equestrian brand offering riding, stable, grooming and turnout equipment. 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