An outer coat of shiny, stiff guard hairs affords protection from the elements. The undercoat, or down, composed of short, fine, soft fibre, provides insulation against heat and cold. What can horsehair be used for? It is used for various purposes, including upholstery, brushes, the bows of musical instruments, a Read more…
Hairs are laid upon a hot surface, that have just come out from the kiln, they will burn onto the pieces leaving localised carbon marks. The process can equally be used with other types of horse hair, sawdust, sugar, feathers, or indeed anything which will carbonise when applied to a Read more…
Why Would A Horse Stand In The Rain? Sometimes it suits some horses to stand in the rain. Horses’ hair is like a shield for these weather conditions. Whenever it’s not raining too hard, horses love to go out in the rain and enjoy the droplets from nature. Is it Read more…
You don’t see too many horses catching fire, and that’s almost certainly in part because their hair is a natural fire repellent. You really want your mattress to resist fire, which is why we use not only horsehair, but also wool and cotton, which are natural fire retardants in their Read more…
That’s become the standard, but certain places still use the horsehair glove. “There’s no actual rules against them, they’re still considered a legal boxing glove. Are horsehair boxing gloves legal? Fury famously wears horsehair material gloves, while Wilder has worn foam padding in his throughout his career, and both are Read more…
For the most part, horsehair jewelry is fairly durable and, if properly cared for, can last a very long time! Although your handmade items can get wet, it is highly recommended to remove them when showering, bathing, swimming, or when you know you are going to get wet. How do Read more…
Providing shelter for your horse Horses need access to shelter and should be fed additional hay during adverse winter weather. Horses should have access to shelter from wind, sleet and storms. Free access to a stable or an open-sided shed works well, as do trees if a building is not Read more…
To Clean your Horsehair Jewelry: Gently wash using a mild soap or shampoo. Use a soft toothbrush or gently agitate in a plastic container. Do not soak your horsehair jewelry. Let air dry. Never dry your horsehair jewelry using heat or a hair dryer. Can you wash horsehair? Much like Read more…
Step 1: Supplies and Tools Horsehair (see below for details) Sharp Scissors. Tape – I like Electrical tape. Masking tape will also work. 6mm diameter Kumihimo Bracelet Barrel Connector (1 pair). Horseshoe charm or other horsey charm (optional). 5 minute Epoxy. Mixing surface for glue. Mixing stick with small point. Read more…
We often see riders slapping their horse on the neck enthusiastically at the end of a showjumping round or dressage test. Patting is considered by many to be a way of telling the horse that they have performed well – but is this the reward we think it is, or Read more…