This is an article that appeared in the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/12/arts/design/12SMIT.html?todaysheadlines
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Merry Luskin, Oakland CA
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> I may have not made my self clear. It is the tail. It's looong and abit
> wirey. Was thinking about spinning it then either weaving or braiding. I
> think braiding is the way to go. It REALLY needs to be combed and put
into
> some type of allignment. Otherwise it will not be a good even sp
Plaiting horsehair is a whole area of 'cowboy art'! There are some
fantastic stuff out there...not just halters and bridles!
chris Lubinski
ChristyCairn Terriers & Shetland Sheep at
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Hi, We used to show American Saddlebreds. We grew tails that were sometimes
6 ft long.
These horses were never out of the barn except to ride or to show. The tails
were braided and put in sacks to keep them clean. When we retired our gaited
show mare she had a tail that was 6 ft long from the tip
