Learn from the braiders who set the standard

The horsemanship, safety, tools, preparation and basic technique every student needs before starting professional hunter braiding. Includes the mandatory PEBA safety assessment.

1. Unit 1
   The Professional Equine BraiderWhat the job is, who you work for and where the PEBA pathway leads.
   6 lessons
2. Unit 2
   Horse Safety & HorsemanshipMandatory. The safety assessment must be passed before any practical braiding work unlocks.
   11 lessons
3. Unit 3
   The Professional Braiding KitEverything a professional carries, how to organise it and how to keep it clean.
   13 lessons
4. Unit 4
   Preparing the ManeA great braid starts with a well-prepared mane.
   9 lessons
5. Unit 5
   Fundamental Braiding TechniqueSection, braid, secure, finish.
   3 lessons

Progressive, show-quality hunter braiding: from a single correct braid to five matching braids, a half mane, a full mane, the forelock and a complete horse. Every practical is instructor-reviewed against the PEBA hunter rubric.

1. Unit 1
   Understanding the Hunter StandardWhat a professional hunter braid job should look like.
   9 lessons
2. Unit 2
   Individual Braid TechniqueConsistently produce a correct individual braid.
   2 lessons
3. Unit 3
   ConsistencyFive consecutive matching braids.
   2 lessons
4. Unit 4
   Half ManeComplete half of a horse's mane.
   2 lessons
5. Unit 5
   Complete ManeAn entire mane, documented.
   2 lessons
6. Unit 6
   ForelocksPreparation, technique, security and presentation.
   7 lessons
7. Unit 7
   Complete HorseMane plus forelock, with total time captured.
   2 lessons
8. Unit 8
   Why This Braid Doesn't Look RightIdentify common braiding problems and learn the fix.
   1 lessons

Handle the manes and horses that do not cooperate: thick, thin and damaged manes, emergency repairs, scenario-based problem solving, sensitive horses and tail braiding.

1. Unit 1
   Difficult ManesAdapt technique to the mane in front of you.
   8 lessons
2. Unit 2
   RepairsA horse rubs out several braids before showing.
   3 lessons
3. Unit 3
   Problem SolvingScenario-based decisions under show pressure.
   1 lessons
4. Unit 4
   Sensitive HorsesHorse welfare always takes priority over completing a job.
   8 lessons
5. Unit 5
   Tail BraidingPreparation, safety, technique, presentation, security and removal.
   7 lessons

Professional conduct, pricing and business basics, show operations, customer relationships and planning the night with an interactive scheduling simulation.

1. Unit 1
   Professional ConductHow professionals behave at the show.
   8 lessons
2. Unit 2
   Pricing & BusinessBusiness basics. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
   10 lessons
3. Unit 3
   Show OperationsWorking efficiently on show night.
   9 lessons
4. Unit 4
   Customer RelationshipsRepeat customers build a braiding business.
   6 lessons
5. Unit 5
   Planning the NightInteractive scheduling simulation.
   2 lessons

Button braiding, running braids and securing braids for long show days.

1. Unit 1
   Rosette ButtonsRolling and securing buttons
   1 lessons
2. Unit 2
   Running BraidsContinental braids for long manes
   1 lessons