lockwoodfarrier Report post Posted October 7, 2008 I have been involved in horses and cows most of my life and want to learn the art of braiding. I have been shoeing horses for 20 years and need something to stay busy. I am finnally realizing that I can't put my head between my knees forever. Not a livelihood just a hobby. I have a full time job. I live in the central coast of California and would love to work with someone on occasion to learn from. Is there anyone out there in the area that can help me. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne newkold Report post Posted October 7, 2008 how far are you from Baldwin Park? the manager at the Tandy store there does a lot of braiding. I am in Reseda CA but wanting to learn more braiding myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted October 7, 2008 I'm from Illinois so can't help you much with the local talent but I thought I would give you some of the books that can be useful in figuring out everything. There are more and hopefully others will chime in but these are the few I have. The encyclepdia Gail Hought and a couple of videos Bryan Nuebert There are some very good braiders around here if you get into a tight spot just start asking questions, we all learn when you do. Good luck, Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted October 7, 2008 I flew to Florida for a few days to learn the basics and then I have Gail Hought's first book and this board. I've been able to figure most things out and most my stuff looks pretty good for a rookie. The the friend of mine that I learned from learned everything from Gail's books, so it can be done. I do believe Gail does do classes at her place from time to time and she is in Oregon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo4u Report post Posted October 7, 2008 gail hought is one of the top braiders in the us and she is in mckinleyville ca. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
entiendo Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Wonder why I thought she was in Oregon. Must have been thinking of someone else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lockwoodfarrier Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks for the help I live between Paso Robles and King City California, in Lockwood by Lake San Antonio. If anyone close comes around let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted October 8, 2008 The closet I can recommend besides Gail live in the San Diego area. Mehl Lawson in Bonita CA and Sharon Paulin in Pine Valley Ca. Let me know if you need more info. Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybertracy Report post Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks for the help I live between Paso Robles and King City California, in Lockwood by Lake San Antonio. If anyone close comes around let me know. Hi, I work in a Tandy in Ventura (about a two-hour drive with a tail wind) and we are planning some braiding workshops--both the manager and I love braiding. If you're willing to make the drive, we'll clear a bench spot and you can spend as long as you'd like and work on some projects. Call John or Tracy at 805/653-2629 if you are interested. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
