Horsehair Bracelets

[Grauntie Mag]

The finished article. I had enough to make two, one for my hairdresser and one for her daughter. They are both keen riders.

[Gemini]

Ooh Grauntie those are exactly the type of bracelets my OH likes!
Do you take commissions, will you get any more horse hair?!

[Daisy]

Grauntie - they look amazing. I love the variety of colours within the plaiting, and I'm sure both your hairdresser and her daughter will be delighted.

Gem - here in the New Forest the ponies are rounded up every autumn and as well as a health check their tails are cut into a given pattern - so lots of horse hair around here! In case anyone thinks the tails are hacked off cruelly, they're just trimmed and the pattern denotes which area of the Forest they belong to.

[Oma]

They are beautiful . What a lovely gift not just for Horsey people , I think anyone would love one of those .

[Sunshine]

What a lovely idea.

[Plantaholic]

Wow, you clever lady. What a lovely idea.

[WeeGranny]

Look great GM! Hope the recipients enjoy wearing them. Is horsehair hard to work with ? I'd imagine it'd be quite coarse.

[Nanto2girls]

Grauntie,the bracelets look lovely
Very neat your handiwork.

Daisy, i didn't know that about the different patterns for the horses tails.
Just looked at google images,but couldn't tell any different patterns.

[Daisy]

Grauntie,the bracelets look lovely
Very neat your handiwork.

Daisy, i didn't know that about the different patterns for the horses tails.
Just looked at google images,but couldn't tell any different patterns.

Nanto - I was just looking at all the different shades of hair working together and how the light catches some of them. I'm a bit nerdy!!!

[Grauntie Mag]

Gem, I’m sure DD1 can lop a lump off a passing horse! If you would like one send me OH’s wrist measurement.
WG you are right, it is very springy. The girls at DD’s yard are expert at plaiting manes for shows. I would hate them to plait my hair, I would end up with a non-surgical face lift and a permanent smile! 😬
I was interested to hear about the New Forest ponies Daisy, I have learned something new.
Thank you all for your kind comments.

[Daisy]

WG you are right, it is very springy. The girls at DD’s yard are expert at plaiting manes for shows. I would hate them to plait my hair, I would end up with a non-surgical face lift and a permanent smile! 😬

Grauntie - that made me laugh out loud.

[Gemini]

Grauntie, if you are serious I will send you the wrist measurements, I know OH would love one! Her birthday is in May, but it could be for Christmas, so no rush.

[Plantaholic]

Yes that was interesting about the new forest ponies, must have a look next time I am there (if ever). Grauntie now you have opened the flood gates for orders, my GD is a horse lover and would love one. Unfortunately se can't afford her own horse but gets a ride where she can. Unfortunately I am allergic to horses.

[Gemini]

Grauntie will be setting up her own little bracelet business

[Grauntie Mag]

Happy to make one for anyone who wants one. Just send wrist size, the findings on the end will give the ‘slack’. I have access to the rear end of a horse or two, but can’t guarantee a specific colour.