Pulling and Improving the Tail
Pulling a dirty tail is easier than pulling
a clean one, it offers a little more grip.
Try doing a little each day after exercise,
the warmer the horse the looser the hair follicle.
You are aiming to shape the tail from the
side and a little on the top. Pull the hair
similar to how you would a mane, a few hairs
at a time so that the tail does not appear
patchy!
If you find it hard to pull the tail because
the hair is too short or the hair too slippery,
try spraying a little Supreme Easy Plait -
it offers more grip.
To achieve the best result pull more hairs
from the edge of the dock than from the centre,
the dock should appear to be evenly covered
with hair.
You are aiming to shape the tail to be sleek
and thin at the top before gradually widening
to the thickness of the tail.
Some horses can be very sensitive when having
their tails pulled, standing directly behind
your horse when pulling is not advisable.
When being pulled it is not uncommon for the
dock to become sore.
If you find it hard to pull a tail or your
horse will not stand still, Supreme Products
offer a superb alternative; the Supreme Products
Thinning Comb. This is fantastic for pulling
tails humanely in to shape, it gives the appearance
of a pulled tail and is a very popular choice
for people who have horses who dislike having
their tails pulled.
After pulling the tail, bandage it, this will
encourage the tail to lie flat and look smart.
Check the length of the tail trimming just
below the hocks.
At the end of every grooming session thereafter,
spray the tail with Supreme Products Detangle
and Shine, a de luxe detangler which helps
protect valuable tail hairs, leaving them
silky, shiny and lustrous.
Don’t neglect your horse’s tail,
pulled tails improves the horse’s overall
appearance.
Products used in this feature; Supreme Products
Easy Plait RRP £11.00, Supreme Products
Thinning Comb RRP £22.00, Supreme Products
Detangle and Shine RRP £12.95.
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