Well..... you could blend it with wool fiber, spin it into yarn, then have some clever person knit you a top.
It would be a...
Hairshirt!
(Seriously, though - let us know what you do decide to do with it. I have mane and tail hair from my ASB gelding and my black pony who died.I am saving it to make something wonderful to remember them by... I just can't figure out what to make!
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11-22-2006, 08:57 AM #1
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11-22-2006, 09:00 AM #2
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horsehair can be woven, it' s quite beautiful. It sounds like it's not long enough to re-hair a violin bow with if he just chopped it off.
It can be used as fertilizer in your garden!
(what color is it?)
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11-22-2006, 09:59 AM #3
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No, don't do that! If this horse winds up becoming famous- you can sell that hair on Ebay for a lot of dough!
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11-22-2006, 11:20 AM #4
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Does Locks of Love take horse hair? Just kidding.
Seriously, that's an interesting gift (and hard to decide what to do with it). I have no ideas, but just thought it was funny. I was imagining a scarf made of horse-hair- would probably be very warm...Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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11-22-2006, 12:05 PM #5
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There are currently 14 bids on e-bay for a fully authenticated lock of Secretariat's hair. Currently going for just over $200.
Make sure you get the story in writing!
There's always sporrans...
East HillLast edited by East Hill; 11-22-2006 at 12:11 PM.
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11-22-2006, 12:52 PM #6
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Excellent! All the better to be a pilgrim with... Originally Posted by Haudlady
It would be a...
Hairshirt!
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11-22-2006, 02:14 PM #7
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Uh oh.... I think it's starting to STARE at me.
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11-22-2006, 03:31 PM #8
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Cool gift!
Just a guess....a Storm Cat colt?Specialized Ruby
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11-22-2006, 04:01 PM #9
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I remember hearing the Native Americans used to make horse hair belts and baskets. Here is a nice example:
Yes, SHE can.
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11-26-2006, 05:35 AM #10
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Grandson, actually. He just won easily in New York and equaled the mile track record that has stood for 17 years. He is scary good. Originally Posted by surlypacer
Mimi, Quill.. those weaves are beautiful, but I don't think I have enough hair or $$$ for those. Originally Posted by Quillfred
Haud, I did finally find something to do with it. I found a lady whose makes these "memory tassles." I e-mailed her about pricing and if it is reasonable, I may start collecting hair from famous horses on a regular basis! Originally Posted by Haudlady
I have mane and tail hair from my ASB gelding and my black pony who died. I am saving it to make something wonderful to remember them by... I just can't figure out what to make!
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