More Pixie Tales

I mentioned yesterday that a Cornish legend tells of pixies braiding the manes of horses. In his book The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries, W.Y. Evans-Wentz relates the stories told to him by people who claimed to have seen fairies, pixies, and similar creatures. One of the pixie stories relates [...]

Why Would Bigfoot Braid Horses’ Manes?

When I talk about mane braiding, I often get asked this question: Why would Bigfoot braid the manes of horses?
Humans enjoy braiding their horses’ manes, tying ribbons in the manes, and generally spiffing up their horses. Bigfoot seem to like horses. In South America, some people believe Bigfoot braid the manes of their horses. [...]

Christmas Mane Braid

On Christmas morning, my quarter horse showed up with a small braid in her mane. It shows the usual characteristics—crisscross plaiting, strands individually twisted, the end tucked up inside the braid. I cut the braid out of the mare’s mane to save it (as I’ve done several times before). The braid isn’t as intricate as [...]

December Mane Braid

The night before a big cold front sweeps through has become a popular time for mane braiding here on my farm. The Bigfoot probably like these times because snowfall and/or wind obliterate any tracks they might otherwise leave behind. However, on December 13, 2007, the pattern was broken. The cold front wouldn’t come through until [...]