Plaiting With Yarn for Beginners – Jumper/Dressage
$15
Plaiting With Yarn for Beginners – Jumper & Dressage Edition
Your first step to clean, properly-tensioned yarn plaits — without frustration.
In this 11 minute, 37 second beginner tutorial, I teach you the exact technique I use at horse shows to create jumper and dressage-style yarn plaits that are balanced, consistent, and stay put through movement and show-ring chaos.
This video is technique-focused — perfect if you already watched my free “Tools You Need” video and now want the hands-on “how to actually braid” part.
You’ll Learn:
How to hold the strands for consistent, even tension
How to place your hands so the braid stays under your thumbs
How to tie off neatly with yarn (no bulky bumps)
How to fold, roll, and secure jumper/dressage plaits
How to size, space, and shape plaits for a polished neck
The most common beginner mistakes — and how to correct them immediately
Perfect For:
Riders, parents, juniors, adult amateurs
Anyone starting with yarn plaits for the first time
Braiders who want to fix slipping, uneven, or inconsistent plaits
People who watched the free TikTok videos and want all the info at once
What’s NOT Included:
what tools to use
Why? Because you get that for free — this tutorial is 100% skill, technique, and clear, step-by-step braiding instruction.
Length: 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Format: Video tutorial — watch instantly
Difficulty: Total beginner friendly