Figure 8 tail knots step-by-step with pics

HalterGirl_88 · 12-09-2004, 02:20 PM

Ok here is how you do figure 8 knots to keep your horses tail up off the ground and help with tail growth. My lovely assistant was 4 yr old Paint gelding Sonnys Clu-"Mr Gelding"

These are the tools you will require.

Start with a clean, brushed out tail. I always shampoo, condition, and spray the horses tail well with show sheen the day before. Then brush it out the next day. Be sure to brush from the bottom of the tail to the top. NEVER brush a wet tail. If the tail is tangled spray with more show sheen or like detangler while you brush.

seperate out a small chunk of your horses tail from the base of the tail bone

form a loop of hair around your hand putting the end of the chunk of tail back over the loop.

then take the end that you passed over the loop back under the top of the chunk of tail

then pull that end from under the tail through the loop you made so that a figure 8 is formed, aka the knot

HalterGirl_88 · 12-09-2004, 02:23 PM

do this about 4-5 times depending on the thickness of the tail and the individual knots, then wrap each knot 4-5 times with vetrap or a like product to keep the knots intact.

I actually double knot each chunk since Mr Geldings tail is so long

your finished tail will look like this

Hope that is understandable to everyone, if not I can try to clarify

hossluva · 12-09-2004, 03:43 PM

i can't see the pics

HalterGirl_88 · 12-09-2004, 03:49 PM

oh dang sorry I'll fix that quick

hossluva · 12-09-2004, 03:53 PM

it might just be my comp....

HalterGirl_88 · 12-09-2004, 03:58 PM

ok all better!

BestofPrincess · 02-09-2005, 05:19 PM

no they dont work again

Bella · 02-09-2005, 05:22 PM

Hmm, I can't see them either...

-Bella

Moostang · 02-09-2005, 05:50 PM

its because this thread is 2 months old

cowgurl1811 · 02-09-2005, 05:53 PM

awww i cant see it and im iinterested on how to do it....Maybe you could repost them! <3Meg

12-09-2004, 02:20 PM	#1
HalterGirl_88 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,611	Figure 8 tail knots step-by-step with pics Ok here is how you do figure 8 knots to keep your horses tail up off the ground and help with tail growth. My lovely assistant was 4 yr old Paint gelding Sonnys Clu-"Mr Gelding" These are the tools you will require. Start with a clean, brushed out tail. I always shampoo, condition, and spray the horses tail well with show sheen the day before. Then brush it out the next day. Be sure to brush from the bottom of the tail to the top. NEVER brush a wet tail. If the tail is tangled spray with more show sheen or like detangler while you brush. seperate out a small chunk of your horses tail from the base of the tail bone form a loop of hair around your hand putting the end of the chunk of tail back over the loop. then take the end that you passed over the loop back under the top of the chunk of tail then pull that end from under the tail through the loop you made so that a figure 8 is formed, aka the knot Last edited by HalterGirl_88; 02-25-2005 at 10:11 AM.

12-09-2004, 02:23 PM	#2
HalterGirl_88 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,611	do this about 4-5 times depending on the thickness of the tail and the individual knots, then wrap each knot 4-5 times with vetrap or a like product to keep the knots intact. I actually double knot each chunk since Mr Geldings tail is so long your finished tail will look like this Hope that is understandable to everyone, if not I can try to clarify Last edited by HalterGirl_88; 02-25-2005 at 10:14 AM.

02-09-2005, 05:19 PM	#7
BestofPrincess Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA MD Posts: 5,175 Images: 577 Blog Entries: 14	no they dont work again __________________ tjitske you never deserved to lose a foal 5/31/05 dolly we pray for you and your lost foal 7/26/05 Duct tape is the new glue

02-09-2005, 05:22 PM	#8
Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,181 Images: 93 Blog Entries: 3	Hmm, I can't see them either... -Bella __________________ Bring Babe Home! It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans

02-09-2005, 05:50 PM	#9
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,438 Images: 673 Blog Entries: 55	its because this thread is 2 months old __________________ Sometimes I wake up grumpy, sometimes I let him sleep.. http://moostangproductions.com

12-09-2004, 03:43 PM	#3
hossluva Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,946 Images: 16 Blog Entries: 1	i can't see the pics

12-09-2004, 03:49 PM	#4
HalterGirl_88 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,611	oh dang sorry I'll fix that quick

12-09-2004, 03:53 PM	#5
hossluva Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,946 Images: 16 Blog Entries: 1	it might just be my comp....

12-09-2004, 03:58 PM	#6
HalterGirl_88 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,611	ok all better!

02-09-2005, 05:53 PM	#10
cowgurl1811 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,884 Images: 215 Blog Entries: 2	awww i cant see it and im iinterested on how to do it....Maybe you could repost them! <3Meg __________________ <3 Megs Arnold and Barbie

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