Tail bags in weanlings?

FrankenZipBigFn · 08-20-2004, 07:21 AM

I have a 8 mo colt, I would like for his tail to grow a little more before my futurity show in october. I use tail bags on my older horses, but wasn't sure about putting one on him. Do you think the skin on his dock would be to sensative to be tied up in a bag? I've already been picking through it everyday, conditioning it about once a week, and have been spraying listerine and mineral oil on it once or twice a week. Any suggestions? Should I go ahead and try the tail bag?

Simon Says · 08-20-2004, 07:26 AM

i think he might play w/ it and try to pull it off.

Doll-Face · 08-20-2004, 07:27 AM

I would totally go ahead and try the bag, just watch it reallllly carefully and make sure he hasn't unsettled it and its pulling hairs out. Good luck at the futuruity!

FrankenZipBigFn · 08-20-2004, 07:30 AM

thanks

I think I should do pretty good, all his brothers and sisters have placed in the top 15. Would you guys tie the tail bag just like on a normal horse? Or should I keep it a little looser?

Doll-Face · 08-20-2004, 07:52 AM

Neat! sounds like you have a great chance then!

What kind of tail bag are you using? Id be afraid to leave it looser cause that might allow him to get it off easier, pulling hunks of hair with it

08-20-2004, 07:21 AM	#1
FrankenZipBigFn Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vinton, IA Posts: 98	Tail bags in weanlings? I have a 8 mo colt, I would like for his tail to grow a little more before my futurity show in october. I use tail bags on my older horses, but wasn't sure about putting one on him. Do you think the skin on his dock would be to sensative to be tied up in a bag? I've already been picking through it everyday, conditioning it about once a week, and have been spraying listerine and mineral oil on it once or twice a week. Any suggestions? Should I go ahead and try the tail bag?

08-20-2004, 07:26 AM	#2
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 3,642 Images: 207	i think he might play w/ it and try to pull it off. __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

08-20-2004, 07:27 AM	#3
Doll-Face Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,169 Images: 228	I would totally go ahead and try the bag, just watch it reallllly carefully and make sure he hasn't unsettled it and its pulling hairs out. Good luck at the futuruity! __________________ Britnie Proud owner of Huffs Scarlet Rose (Daisy) ~ Reg. QH mare & Tuff ~ 8 month old gray sabino QH colt

08-20-2004, 07:52 AM	#5
Doll-Face Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,169 Images: 228	Neat! sounds like you have a great chance then! What kind of tail bag are you using? Id be afraid to leave it looser cause that might allow him to get it off easier, pulling hunks of hair with it __________________ Britnie Proud owner of Huffs Scarlet Rose (Daisy) ~ Reg. QH mare & Tuff ~ 8 month old gray sabino QH colt

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08-20-2004, 07:30 AM	#4
FrankenZipBigFn Full Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vinton, IA Posts: 98	thanks I think I should do pretty good, all his brothers and sisters have placed in the top 15. Would you guys tie the tail bag just like on a normal horse? Or should I keep it a little looser?