Complete Your Horse’s Look with a Horse Tail Extension

If your horse has a thin, scraggly-looking tail, using a horse tail extension can give your horse a fuller, elegant tail when they walk into the show ring and catch the judge's eye!

Some disciplines put a lot of emphasis on the look of a horse when in competitions. Adding a fake tail to fill out your horse’s natural tail that may be lacking that wow factor can give your horse a totally different look. Horsetail extensions come in different colors so you can find a close match to your horse’s tail hair color. There are different styles to choose from such as weighted show tails and natural loop tails. Using horse tail protection storage bags when your fake tails are not in use will keep them clean, dust, and tangle-free, protecting your investments.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Tail Extensions

What types of horse tail extensions are there?

There are a few different types of horse tail extensions including weighted and natural loop tail extensions. Weighted show tails tend to be thick with blunt ends and different-sized weights located at the top of the tail loops. These types of tails are popular in Western Pleasure and other pleasure disciplines where the tail should hang low and not swish around. Natural loop fake tails have a thinner loop attachment at the top for a very natural look and feel for your horse. Most horse tail extensions are made from natural tail hair, however, there are some available with synthetic hairs as well.

Are fake tails allowed in dressage?

Fake tails or horse tail extensions are permitted in some dressage competitions as long as there are no metal pieces or weights in the tail. FEI Dressage rules allow the use of tail extensions if you have a vet certificate stating that your horse has an injured tail or a sparse tail and requires a tail extension.

How do you attach a horse tail extension?

To attach a horse tail extension, you would make a small braid at the center of the horse’s tail just below their tailbone, looping your braid through the top loop of the fake tail and securing it. You never want to tie a fake tail onto the tailbone itself as it can cause permanent damage to the nerves and tissue.