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Flower braided mane being styled by a cowgirl in a hat as her horse stands calmly. Download this free, detailed adult coloring PDF and relax with it.
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Download coloring page (PDF)PrintA woman seen from behind in a cowboy hat, denim jacket and a long braid with flowers, braiding a bridled horse’s mane decorated with blossoms.
Use several shades of one color in the hair so the braids look full.
Practice a three-strand braid with yarn and tuck in some paper flowers.
Horses have whiskers on their muzzles that help them sense things close to their mouths.
A flower braided mane is one of the loveliest ways to dress up a horse, and braiding manes is a tradition with a long history. Across many cultures, horses have been decorated for festivals, parades, weddings and ceremonies as a sign of pride and affection.
In the show world, braids also have a practical purpose. Hunter riders traditionally put in dozens of tiny, flat braids along the right side of the neck, while dressage riders often use rounded button braids. Neat braids show off the line of the neck and the horse’s movement, and skilled braiders can earn good money at big shows working through the night.
Western riders have their own styles too. Some add colorful ribbons or banded manes for the show pen, and rodeo queens and parade riders often dress their horses in flowers, rhinestones and silver for special events. A flower crown or braided mane is also a popular touch for weddings and photo shoots on horseback.
If you braid flowers into a mane, choose blooms that are safe for horses and take them out afterward so they don’t get eaten or tangled. Gentle brushing before and after keeps the mane healthy and helps avoid pulling out hair.
