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June 12, 2025

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The Plaidchat: Lucky Braids Founder Ruthann Smith

The Plaidchat: Lucky Braids Founder Ruthann Smith


Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Today, Piper speaks with The Plaid Horse Small Business Contest winner, Ruthann Smith of Lucky Braids. Listen in and share with your friends!

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June 10, 2025

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Lucky Braids: Ruthann Smith’s Mission for Sound Horsemanship

Originally published in Plaid Horse 
By MARLEY LIEN-GONZALEZ

The name of Ruthann Smith’s business, Lucky Braids, is endearingly derived from what clients used to call Smith’s seemingly magic effect on horses and their manes.

“People said I braided luck into the manes,” Smith says, “but really, my work was about encouraging calm and centeredness in the horse during the process of braiding. What happens in the barn establishes a horse’s worldview, which is pivotal to what happens under saddle. By teaching the horse to stand still, I am teaching it to relax.”...

 

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May 13, 2025

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Top Turnout Clinic & Braiding Workshops, Denver May 17 & 18, 2025

You are welcome to attend Ruthann's Top Turnout Clinic near Denver May 17 & 18, 2025.  To join us, please contact Tara Hieb at: (303)619-5101.

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April 12, 2025

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WIHS Top Turnout Clinic with Ruthann


Washington International Horse Show 2023's Barn Night Winner was Great Escape Stables in Bowie, Maryland.  Their prize was a Top Turnout Clinic and Hands-on Braiding Workshops with me, Ruthann Smith.

Here's a look at the weekend of  learning and fun...




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March 26, 2025

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Dingy Yellow or Snowy White?

Are you going to be uphill, always fighting stains and skin problems?  Or are you going to lock into the Lucky Braids paradigm to keep it simple and sweet?  Think: Less products, expenses, applications... for healthy skin and hair.  
Here's how to get SNOWY WHITE tails, manes and coats that are EASY to maintain...
Photo: Quinn Saunders

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December 03, 2024

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Clip Tips - Body Clipping Pro Tips

Does your horse's clipped coat look mousey or like a pumpkin? Is he wearing corduroy?
Here's how to opt for clipping horses for big shine, no bumps and blades that last up to 3x longer...

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October 23, 2024

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