About Melissa Hendricks Expertise I love horses and have devoted my life to them. I have been riding horses western now for 6 years. I am considered an experienced rider. I know almost everything about western riding and the basic care of horses. I can answer questions regarding the care, grooming, nurturing, bonding, feeding, and communication of a horse, including western riding.
Experience 6 Years Western Riding
Basics of English Riding
Grooming, Feeding, and Basic Care for many horses.
6 years of volunteering at a local ranch with 35 years.
Own a 4 year old PMU Palomino Quarter Horse, rescued from a slaughter house.
Riding Lesson Instructor
Organizations Horse Ranch
AQHA ( American Quarter Horse Association )
NAHA ( National Abused Horses Act)
Education/Credentials High School Graduate
Self-Enrichment on numerous horse subjects
Entrepreneurship class
Riding Lesson Instructor
Volunteer at a local ranch
Question Hi, I recently bought a four year old mare, and I had a question regarding grooming: Her mane is very pretty, except, about halfway down her neck, the mane splits and the rest of the mane lies on the other side. So half of her mane is on the left, and half is on the right. Is there anything I can do to make all of her mane lie on the left side?
Answer Braid it 1" or less in thickness each. Start with a wet mane and braid it. All of it except where the saddle goes. Depending on the mane's texture and condition redo every 2 days to one week.
You could always get one of those Pajama things for horses. It goes over the head and neck. Braid it or not and then put one on over night. Repeat it every night.
