Ask The Experts
Jul 22, 2021
3 minutes
Heads and tails
Q Are tail guards simply to stop horses rubbing their tails as they travel, or do they have a more significant purpose? And are poll guards a good idea, or more for a specific type of horse?
Molly Sanders, East Anglia
Clare says: The core purpose of a tail guard is to protect the horse’s tail while travelling. Tail guards act to prevent rubbing or damage of the tail hair while in transit. They can also help to maintain shaped, pulled or plaited
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