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Dreamingofcans Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2017-08-28 1:41 AM Subject: Tail bags
Elite Veteran Posts: 974 Location: USA	What tail bags do y'all use that are durable and don't fall off??
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Nateracer Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2017-08-28 7:44 AM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Miss Laundry Misshap Posts: 5271	The reason they don't fall off is usually how you tie them. An old tube sock is easy. My preferred tailbag is a three tube tail bag though.
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slacy09 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2017-08-28 8:15 AM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Zeal Queen Posts: 3826 Location: TEXAS	Happy tails tail bag is what I use and love them!
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hannahbug Reg. Mar 2017	Posted 2017-08-28 9:00 AM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Veteran Posts: 233	Can you use a tail bag on a pastured horse? It'd be nice if maresy's tail didn't look like a yearlings.
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horsegirl Reg. Feb 2004	Posted 2017-08-28 10:04 AM Subject: RE: Tail bags
The One Posts: 7998 Location: South Georgia	It's more about the prep than the bag itself. Braid tail tightly, fold it up into an oblong ball, electrical tape the ball, put a bag or sock over the ball and tie more than once to secure it. And a pet peeve of mine is when people bag above the tail bone. A tail bag should not go above the bone, and the feathers should all remain loose.
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slacy09 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2017-08-30 3:21 PM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Zeal Queen Posts: 3826 Location: TEXAS	hannahbug - 2017-08-28 9:00 AM Can you use a tail bag on a pastured horse? It'd be nice if maresy's tail didn't look like a yearlings. I do it all the time
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luvropin Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2017-08-30 4:18 PM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Elite Veteran Posts: 1100 Location: Southeastern Idaho	If you haven't used a Tail Boot you really need to. They are AWESOME! I live in horse fly central and these dudes stay on in the pasture. Have a great switch so the horse with a short tail finally has something to get those flies! The tail boot itself is neoprene and really hugs the tailbone and tail (doesn't get too tight) and the switch is made of colorful twine. I had this on a 2 year old, in the pasture, all summer and she never lost it. https://www.tailboot.com/ Edited by luvropin 2017-08-30 4:21 PM (Teak.JPG) Attachments ---------------- Teak.JPG (98KB - 238 downloads)
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little_bug Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2017-08-30 4:37 PM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Expert Posts: 1302 Location: California	I am currently on my third different brand of the summer. The first couple I tried I went through about 10 in a matter of two months. They would catch on the fence and rip the ends off. I just bought BioMane ones that were quite a bit more spendy so we will see! I have trouble keeping tail bags that tie in on horses as the braids inside come undone (rubber bands, hair ties, tried it all) and then where the tail bag is looped through no longer is relevant. So if anyone has advice on this please let me know!
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luvropin Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2017-08-30 4:40 PM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Elite Veteran Posts: 1100 Location: Southeastern Idaho	I had the same issue...the tail bag was harder on my horses tail until I got this tail boot. You make regular braid in the tail and secure it with a rubberband. Fold that braid up and stuff it into the neoprene tail boot. Then thread a long piece of attached velcro through your braid then back to the boot. Close the other tabs and its on. Seriously the best thing I have tried and I have tried a few. Edited by luvropin 2017-08-30 4:41 PM
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little_bug Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2017-08-30 9:25 PM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Expert Posts: 1302 Location: California	luvropin - 2017-08-30 1:40 PM I had the same issue...the tail bag was harder on my horses tail until I got this tail boot. You make regular braid in the tail and secure it with a rubberband. Fold that braid up and stuff it into the neoprene tail boot. Then thread a long piece of attached velcro through your braid then back to the boot. Close the other tabs and its on. Seriously the best thing I have tried and I have tried a few. I almost ordered some and if these new bags don't work they are my next purchase. I worked for a reiner that did the same concept except instead of a boot it was vet wrap. It did work great just was expensive on vet wrap. I college rodeo'd with the creator of them and spoke to her about them when they first came out. To be honest I totally forgot about them after that though.
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luvropin Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2017-08-31 7:44 AM Subject: RE: Tail bags
Elite Veteran Posts: 1100 Location: Southeastern Idaho	little_bug - 2017-08-30 8:25 PM luvropin - 2017-08-30 1:40 PM I had the same issue...the tail bag was harder on my horses tail until I got this tail boot. You make regular braid in the tail and secure it with a rubberband. Fold that braid up and stuff it into the neoprene tail boot. Then thread a long piece of attached velcro through your braid then back to the boot. Close the other tabs and its on. Seriously the best thing I have tried and I have tried a few. I almost ordered some and if these new bags don't work they are my next purchase. I worked for a reiner that did the same concept except instead of a boot it was vet wrap. It did work great just was expensive on vet wrap. I college rodeo'd with the creator of them and spoke to her about them when they first came out. To be honest I totally forgot about them after that though. I think you will love them. :)
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