Professional Equine Braiders Association
Every braid, to the professional standard.
Find certified braiders for your next show, verify credentials in seconds, and train with the masters who set the standard in the ring.
Start booking or find work
For stables, trainers and owners
Book braiding for your show
Post a work order for a braiding night. We match your horses with certified braiders who have openings, and you confirm the coverage.
For certified braiders
Find work at your shows
See open work for the nights you are attending, set how many horses you can take, and track verified jobs and earnings.
- Listed certified braiders
- 23
- States represented
- 10
- Horses braided by members
- 15,032
- Shows on the calendar
- 58
Featured professionals
Braiders trusted on the A circuit
Every braider listed on PEBA holds an active certification, verified against our registry and evaluated by a peer panel.
Master BraiderJames Whitcombe
Lexington, KY
Indoors-season hunter braider and apprentice mentor
Master BraiderAnneliese Vogt
Wellington, FL
FEI dressage buttons and running braids
Master BraiderRosa Delgado
Ocala, FL
Indoors-season hunter braider and apprentice mentor
Sarah Johnson
Wellington, FL
Hunter, pony and equitation specialist
Horse show calendar
Book braiding for your next show
See which certified braiders are working each show and reserve your horses for the nights you need them.
Oct 7–11, 2026
Topeka Fall Classic
Stormont Vail Events Center · Topeka, KS
0 braiders attendingAvailability openOct 8–17, 2026
Pennsylvania National Horse Show
PA Farm Show Complex · Harrisburg, PA
7 braiders attendingBook earlyOct 14–18, 2026
Iowa Fall Classic
Iowa State Fairgrounds · Des Moines, IA
0 braiders attendingAvailability openOct 14–18, 2026
Albuquerque Fall Classic
Expo New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM
0 braiders attendingAvailability openOct 20–25, 2026
Washington International Horse Show
Prince George's Equestrian Center · Upper Marlboro, MD
7 braiders attendingHigh demand
The PEBA credential
A recognized path from first braid to Master.
Owners and trainers look for the PEBA seal because every certification is earned through documented training, practical assessment, and ongoing renewal.
- 1
Student
Learn sectioning, hunter manes, tails, and barn safety through the PEBA Academy foundations course.
- 2
Apprentice
Train under a Master Braider, log supervised manes and show nights, and build a verified portfolio.
- 3
Certified Professional
Pass a practical assessment judged on uniformity, security, finish, and speed. Listed in the directory.
- 4
Master Braider
Earned by peer panel. Masters mentor apprentices, evaluate candidates, and help set PEBA standards.
PEBA Academy
Learn from the braiders who set the standard.
Video lessons, in-person clinics at major shows, and practical assessments taught by PEBA Master Braiders. Every course counts toward certification.
- Foundations of Braiding
- Hunter Mane & Tail Mastery
- Dressage Buttons & Running Braids
- Show-Night Speed & Workflow
Verified reviews
What trainers say after show night
Reviews can only be left by the trainer or owner on a completed PEBA booking.
“Always done well before our first class.”
“Winston's braids held through the hack and the jog. Sarah handled his ears beautifully.”
“Neat equitation braids and great communication at 2 AM.”
Join the association behind the industry standard.
Owners & trainers
Book verified braiders, manage horses and stables, and track every show night.
Create a stable accountProfessional braiders
Get certified, list your services, and receive bookings at the shows you already work.
Apply for certificationStudents
Enroll in the Academy and find a Master Braider to guide your apprenticeship.
Join the Academy