{"product_id":"equi-sential-tail-bandage-for-horses-ponies","title":"Equi-Sential Tail Bandage for Horses \u0026 Ponies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEqui-Sential Tail Bandage - Tail Protection for Travelling and Show Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Equi-Sential Tail Bandage is a stretch tail wrap that gives extra protection to the horse's tail during travel and show preparation. It is best for riders who box up regularly for competitions, lessons or clinics, and for anyone preparing a tail for the show ring at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplied over the dock, it helps prevent the tail rubbing against the partition, ramp or breeching bar of a lorry or trailer, and keeps a freshly washed or brushed tail flat and tidy while you finish the rest of your turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps guard the dock and tail hair from rubbing during journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShow preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a damped or brushed tail neat while you plait and quarter mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to apply:\u003c\/strong\u003e rolls on and slides off in seconds, useful on early competition mornings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e rolls small for a grooming kit, travel bag or lorry locker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e works on horses, ponies, cobs and warmbloods when correctly fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEqui-Sential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail bandage \/ tail wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTravelling, showing, grooming and tail preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable, dry naturally away from direct heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more travel and grooming essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-travel-boots-bandages\"\u003etravel boots and bandages collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush or lightly damp the tail so the hair lies flat against the dock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnroll about 15cm of bandage and place it against the top of the dock, holding the loose end in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap once around the top of the dock, then fold the loose end down and bandage over it to lock it in position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue wrapping down the dock with even, firm-but-not-tight pressure, overlapping each turn by around half the bandage width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop at the end of the dock bone, work back up if bandage remains, and secure the ties flat so they sit snugly without digging in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo remove, grasp the bandage near the top with both hands and slide the whole wrap down and off the dock in one movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can a tail bandage stay on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly for short periods, such as a journey or while you finish preparing for a class. Remove it as soon as it is no longer needed and never leave a tail bandage on overnight or during turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tight should a tail bandage be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm enough to stay put, but never tight. You should be able to slip a finger under the bandage. Too much pressure over the dock can damage the tail hair and cause discomfort, so re-do it if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a pony or a cob?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A tail bandage is applied to the dock, so it suits ponies, cobs, horses and warmbloods alike. You simply use more or fewer turns depending on the length of the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it to keep a plaited tail tidy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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