Tail wrapping what is it?

Mongboot · 11-08-2007, 08:53 AM

Sorry for asking this and I'm sure you's have answered it before but what is it? And why's it done? Looked at the thread about how to but why? does it not stop them swishing the flies and does it hurt if the swish you? (getting a tail (horses) in the eye stings like a *****!) Sorry for being a thicko

accphotography · 11-08-2007, 08:59 AM

There are all sorts of reasons to wrap a tail. Mostly it is done to protect the hair from grime and breakage. The idea is to grow long thick tails by keeping them from catching on things, being nibbled on my buddies, being scratched out, etc. People also wrap tails to avoid dealing with burs when turned out and/or when riding trails. They are helpful when working in a muddy enivronment (ever watch racehorses run in the mud?). They keep the tail out of the way for breeding, palpation, and foaling. So, yeah, there are lots of reasons, but the reason for the post you referrenced is mostly cosmetic, for growth purposes.

They can still swish flies just fine. Yes it hurts to get whacked by one. :-D

ACC

Quick2Skip01 · 11-08-2007, 09:40 AM

acc nailed it- its just like a tail bag but works better

Mongboot · 11-08-2007, 10:40 AM

cheers mush x

11-08-2007, 08:53 AM	#1
Mongboot Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 36	Tail wrapping what is it? Sorry for asking this and I'm sure you's have answered it before but what is it? And why's it done? Looked at the thread about how to but why? does it not stop them swishing the flies and does it hurt if the swish you? (getting a tail (horses) in the eye stings like a *****!) Sorry for being a thicko

11-08-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
Quick2Skip01 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 3,919 Images: 285 Blog Entries: 7	acc nailed it- its just like a tail bag but works better __________________ 2008 Great Lakes Buckskin Assoc. Queen Headed to Memphis Baby! IBHA GLBA Hi-Pt Youth 2007 IBHA GLBA Hi Pt Performance Horse

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11-08-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
accphotography Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,888	There are all sorts of reasons to wrap a tail. Mostly it is done to protect the hair from grime and breakage. The idea is to grow long thick tails by keeping them from catching on things, being nibbled on my buddies, being scratched out, etc. People also wrap tails to avoid dealing with burs when turned out and/or when riding trails. They are helpful when working in a muddy enivronment (ever watch racehorses run in the mud?). They keep the tail out of the way for breeding, palpation, and foaling. So, yeah, there are lots of reasons, but the reason for the post you referrenced is mostly cosmetic, for growth purposes. They can still swish flies just fine. Yes it hurts to get whacked by one. :-D ACC

11-08-2007, 10:40 AM	#4
Mongboot Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 36	cheers mush x