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Here is where you might find some answers to questions you may have. But if there is something here
you dont see, please contact me and I will be happy to help.
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Q: How do I know how long my tail needs to be?
A: It is best to measure to see how long of a tail your horse needs. Measure
from the bottom of the horse's tail bone to the point you want the tail to end (most people like about mid ankle).
Whatever that measurement is in inches, is the length you need give or take an inch or two. It is best to be sure your
horse will not step on the tail when backing up, if so, you run the chance of the horse stepping on it and pulling the tail
out, more than likely, it will rip out some of the horses real tail where it is attached to the extension.
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Q: What weight tail should I get for my horse?
A: This is a tough one for me to answer for you. I am always happy to try and
help answer it, but thickness is pretty well a personal opinion. First of all, how "bushy" do you want the
tail to be?
Then, think about what classes you will be showing in. If you are in halter or western pleasure,
trail, horsemanship, hunter under saddle, etc, then maybe 1 lb is best.
Or if your horse has a conformational
fault in the hind legs you might want to try and hide a little? Too hocky, holds tail up, cowhocked, etc? Probably
a 1 lb tail there too.
If you are showing in "working" classes like jumping, cutting, reining, etc, where
the tail may get in the way, maybe a 1/2 lb or 3/4 lb would be better for you.
Then, there is LENGTH of the tail.
Due to weight distribution, the SHORTER THE TAIL, the THICKER IT IS FOR THE WEIGHT....Like people, take a 5' person that
is 150 lbs. That person is going to LOOK like they weigh more than a 5' 6" person, ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE SHORTER
THAN THE TALLER PERSON. Same with tails! The longer the tail you buy, the THINNER the look for the weight.
So if you need a 30" tail, it is going to be thicker than a 36" tail, even though the weight is the SAME.
Keep that in mind when you decide too. For those of you who have really tall horses and need that 40-43" length,
a 1/2 lb tail is NOT very thick. I would recommend a 3/4 lb or 1 lb in that length.
These are some thoughts
to help you decide what tail you need. I am ALWAYS VERY HAPPY to help, so if I didnt help you here, please do email
me!
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Q: I got my new tail and there are some hairs coming out, why is this happening?
A: Yes, some hair is going to come out. Because it is a NEW tail.
The hair comes in 1 lb bundles. Like our hair not every hair is the exact same length (the longer the more chance some
is not the same length). We are talking about REAL horsehair, and not one of my horses has EVERY hair the exact same
length...There is only max of 2 inches at the top that is glued, that leaves 33-35" (for a 35-37" tail) that
is not glued. What is coming out I assure you is NOT glued hair. It is hair that was not long enough to
be glued. After it all comes out, it wont happen anymore. If for some reason you start seeing hairs with clumps
of glue on it, then send it back and I will replace it. It has never happened, ever, but if so, I would be happy to
take care of it.
Some tail makers call it "shedding" and it is very common. After
that is gone, it will not happen anymore. I do add extra hair to the tails to try and accomodate for this
"shedding" or "loss".
Brushing thru it is ok. The hair that is loose and was never
glued will come out and the rest will be fine.
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