How to Buy the Right Tail Bag
Once you’ve gotten your horse’s tail in perfect show condition, it may need to stay that way for a while. Keeping a freshly cleaned tail, tail extension or new braid in a tail bag will protect it from dirt, wind, water and other elements. This allows you to do grooming work on your own time instead of rushing it at the show. There are several types of tail bags for horses to consider:
Horse Tail Bags and Tail Wraps: For certain disciplines and horse breeds, long, thick tails are a requirement. But how does one keep a horse's tail from getting dirty and muddy? Horse tail bags are designed to perform this function. At the same time, they eliminate breakage and promote healthy hair growth and manageability. Use our tail bags for trailering, turnout, at shows or in stalls.
Tail Bags and Tail Carriers for Extensions: For those who use fake tail extensions, you'll find deluxe fake tail bags from Dura-Tech®. These padded nylon pads protect the tail extensions so they remain tangle-free and in perfect condition for the next show. These durable padded tail carriers protect your tail extensions from tangling, breakage and fading from the sun. The carriers snap securely into place with a nylon web handle for easy storage between shows.
Braided Tail Bags for Horses: After spending hours on the perfect tail braid, protect your work with the right horse tail wrap or braid bag. These supplies hold the braids in place while keeping the tail clean. There are also braid-in tail bags where you place the sections of hair in the bag before braiding to make the process easier.
Bandage Wrap: If your horse has suffered a recent tail injury, it needs to be protected fully. You'll find high-quality vet wrap (bandage wrap) as well as Guard-Tex® self-adhering leg and tail wrap. This surgical wrapping gauze contains natural latex which makes it waterproof.
A Full Selection of Bags and Wraps
At Schneiders, we have equine tail bags from Dura-Tech® and Ultraflex®. There are machine washable lycra tail bags that are soft and stretchy so they won't harm the tail hair. You'll also find braided tail bags and lightweight water-repellent nylon tail bags that are fast and easy to put on. The Dura-Tech® tail pouch is made from elasticized poly/cotton material and it easily fits various tail sizes. This material allows for air circulation through the pouch.
If you need padded protection, we have 420 denier nylon padded tail wrap with a cotton-lined tail dock cover. Airflow neoprene horse tail wrap protects hair breakage at the dock, eliminates hair loss from rubbing and has a design that's comfortable for extended use. We have other neoprene tail wrap that keeps braids intact and tails clean.