Avoid any unsightly rubbed tails when your horse is travelling by using a tail guard. Here’s our pick of the ones on the market.
1. HY Equestrian Neoprene Protect Tail Guard
HY Equestrian Neoprene Protect Tail Guard
RRP: £13.99. For stockists: hy-equestrian.com
Colours: navy, black
Sizes: one size
This shock-absorbing tail guard prevents rubbing and offers protection to the tail while travelling, with reinforced neoprene at the base of the tail. This neoprene guard features strong touch-tape fastening straps for easy use.
2. Snuggy Hoods Fleece Tail Guard
Snuggy Hoods Fleece Tail Guard
RRP: 12. Buy at snuggyhoods.com
Colours: burgundy, black, navy, blue heads, red heads, blue shoes, red shoes, leopard
Sizes: XS-XL
This tail guard is made from soft fleece and is thickly padded for maximum tail protection while travelling. The clever design ensures that pressure is distributed evenly. Strong, elasticated straps provide a comfortable, secure fit. It also features rise padding to protect the area at the top of the tail which is most susceptible to rubbing.
3. Woof Wear Tail Guard
Woof Wear Tail Guard
RRP: £19.99 (tail bag £6.99). Buy at woofwear.com
Colours: black, navy
Sizes: one size
Ergonomically designed to protect the dock and keep your horse’s tail looking great. The neoprene material is lined with a plush fabric that helps to hold the tail guard in place, while touch and close straps give a secure fit. A tail bag is available separately to keep the tail clean.
4. Bucas Tail Protector
Bucas Tail Protector
RRP: £18. For stockists: zebraproducts.co.uk
Colours: blue, black
Sizes: one size
The padded material wraps around the dock and offers great protection to your horse’s tail, and the elasticated fastening holds the protector in place. There’s also the added security of a hook and loop feature so that you can attach the tail protector to your Bucas Shamrock Power or Power Cooler to prevent it from slipping down. The integrated tail bag helps keep your horse’s tail clean while he’s travelling.
5. LeMieux Tail Guard with Bag
LeMeiux Tail Guard with bag
RRP: £26.50. For stockists: lemieuxproducts.com
Colours: black, navy, brown
Sizes: one size
A protective Airprene tail guard with elasticated fastenings to ensure a secure fit. This tail guard can be used with or without the detachable waterproof bag, and is ideal for keeping your horse’s tail smart and clean while travelling.
6. Swish Tail Guard
Swish Tail Guard
RRP: £9.99. Buy at swish-equestrian.co.uk
Colours: black, navy
Size: one size
A soft, padded tail guard that is made from cotton and held in place by Velcro straps. This tail guard is nicely shaped to cover the top of the tail and quilted padding protects your horse’s tail while he’s travelling. The straps are elasticated allowing you to get a secure fit.
