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How To Apply A Horse Tail Bandage

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How To Apply A Horse Tail Bandage

VideoJug shows you how to apply a bandage properly to a horse's tail, whether for travelling or for it's health, here is a perfect way to do so. VideoJug shows you how to apply a bandage properly to a horse's tail, whether for travelling or for it's health, here is a perfect way to do so.

Step 1: General uses of a tail band

The correct application of a tail bandage is vital. It is important as protection for your horse's tail when traveling. To lay the hairs flatly and smoothly, as part of the grooming process. Or covering a mare.

Step 2: You will need

Step 3: Roll the bandage correctly

Before beginning to apply the bandage, we must first ensure that it's correctly rolled. Begin by rolling the bandage onto the tapes or Velcro fastening, so that the straps are inside. Then continue to roll it up firmly and straight.

Step 4: The laying process

Next, with a wet water brush, dampen the tail down. This will help the hair to lay properly when the bandage is applied. But do not over dampen the tail or the bandage will constrict and cut off circulation!

Step 5: Apply the bandage

With the bandage now correctly rolled, place the beginning of the bandage, just above your horse's dock, which means his tail bone. Angle it at roughly 45 degrees. Remember to keep the actual roll on top.

Flip your horse's tail, over your shoulder, if necessary. And firmly roll around the tail just once. Carefully fold back the diagonal flap over the bandage that you've just rolled. Then proceed to wind down the dock in even and firm turns, to about three quarters of the way down the tail bone. It is vital that you make sure that there are no creases. And that the pressure is even, to avoid pressure points and irritation.

Once having rolled the bandage to three quarters of the way down, now wind the roll back up, until you come to the end of the bandage.

Step 6: Securing the bandage

Keeping the fastening tapes flat, secure them by winding them around the bandage a couple of times. Be sure to leave enough length to tie a bow, which needs to be tied slightly to the side of the tail.

Now tuck the bow ends in and fold the above section of bandage over the bow, to avoid it being rubbed undone. Give your bandage a final check for any creases, then gently bend the tail back into shape. The bandage is now correctly applied.

Step 7: Removal of the tail bandage

To correctly remove the bandage, fold the section of bandage back that is over the bow. And untie the tape fastenings. Then with one hand above the other, gently pull the bandage down, and pull it off in one go.

Step 8: General advice

If your tail bandage is used for traveling, do not leave it on for longer than 6 hours!

If it is applied to lay the tail, as part of the grooming process, leave it on for one hour.

Finally, never ever forget to remove it! Otherwise your horse will rub it off and damage his tail!

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  1. horsedaft1997

    do you do it tight? not to loose but not to tight how do you do that?

  2. YaziiandChance

    This wasa really hekppful as i have just bought a 14.2 BSJA thoroughbred cross. Thanks Alott BTW xx

  3. twilko

    Just to answer previous question - I would say that her rushing into the stable is a symptom of your relationship in general. That being - she rules the roost! Most mares tend to be fairly sure of themselves which can easily get out of hand. Do you have an arena or non slippy area where you can begin some ground work? The fundamental premise is that 'your space is your space and she must not enter into it'. If you go into her space she must respect that and move away from you! This forms the basis of all handling, even riding! You must not be aggressive and you must reward (not with sweeties)by removing the negative stimulus (pressure from headcollar) when she complies. Exercises such as getting her to go backwards away from you [in the arena where she can't slip] out of your space as you advace forward will help. Once this is perfected in an enclosed space, practise stopping, and moving her away from you, around the yard. Then practise stopping and backing back just in front of the stable and not letting her move forward until YOU say so. It is probably best, however, to get a professional to help you will all of this as you have to know exactly when to move, be assertive and reward! Good luck! PS. When boundaries are established I bet you, she'll be much less nervous!

  4. Parkiespride

    I am the new owner of a 12 yr old Chestnut Arab Mare, this is my first horse, she has a lovely nature, and like me is a bit nervous (she is because of the move of yard), I am spending a lot of time with her talking and grooming her and a bond is taking place between us, each day we are getting to trust and know each other a bit more. One problem I have is that she runs into the stable, I have to let go of her now as the other day I got squashed against the door post by her and nearly broke my arm. Does anyone have any tips on how to calm her down and let me lead her into the stable?

  5. ponynut

    I was taught (BHSAI) to apply the bandage at an upwards 45degree angle from each side which keeps the pressure on the tail more evenly and holds it more securely. It looks more professional when travelling to shows too.

  6. Katlyn919

    "covering a mare" means to conceive a foal!

  8. AlwaysInTheSaddle

    this works really well. Also if your horse is just grazing can you put one on. Could you put it on when out on field and take of when riding etc and put it back on after ? Or do you only use it for traveling and grooming... etc I use one when we go to shows (Only on the way)

  9. theoldgal

    brilliant detail! both myself and my granddaughter benefitted from this, many thanks!

  10. Anonymous

    found this useful thanks