How do u brush horses tail?

lovechick · 10-01-02

Well the thing is that I will be working with horses soon , clean, feed and e.t.c
My question is that how do u brush horses back and especially tail, I read that you cant stand on the back of the horse 'cause it can kick you, is that true? well if u can't how are u supposed to brush their tail then? Thanks for replying.

MagnoliaFly · 10-01-02

Hopefully someone will take the time to teach you how to properly groom a horse. There are several steps involved, mane and tail are usually done last with a mane and tail comb. After spending time with horses you will learn that when you walk behind them you need to either touch their hindquarters while moving behind them to let them know your there, or talk to them so they dont get scared and kick out in fear. Hopefully before you start working with young horses you'll learn how to do this. Some young horses do this no matter what is going on, because they're playing. Some horses kick at flys with their back legs, so you've got to really watch what your doing. Be sure to have someone who knows alot about horses teach you whats going on, and how to see body language before you begin doing things on your own.
Knots in horses tails should not be cut out, especially if they're show horses. Take the time to work the knot out strand by strand, using conditioner as needed if that helps. Combing tails each day helps lessen the chance of getting bad knots in the tail. Dont use a body brush to do this, you may end up breaking the hairs off instead of brushing the knots out.

eHoof · 11-20-02

I use a little baby oil on the tail to help get out knots. I also braid the tail and put a old knee high sock over the tail. I cut the sock into four strips at the top so I can tie it to the tail. This helps keep you from getting knots and promotes growth in the tail.

booger7139 · 11-21-02

stand kinda like beside him and pull the tail never stand behind it and also they can and will side kick u!

if u want to talk im me or email me at tuttiefruittie1 and if u email me put horse in the subject

Ballydoyle · 05-15-03

Well, you should start at the horses head, then while petting him approach his tail. stay on the side of the horse, and take the tail. then brush. i would suggest taking the tail in sections as that makes it easier to brush it out. dont' worry about hurting the horse, they have no nerves at the end of their tail hairs. please let someone show you at your barn, as i cannot perfectly describe it by mail. have someone show you how to groom.
happy riding:angel5:

aleamon98 · 05-19-03

just a few words....... if you wanna brush the horses tail, always pull it to the side..with mine I start on the inside of the tail and work my way to the top.... baby oil does work really well on tangles....wd-40 also works good (for the redneck solution). and the horses mane and tell should be treated like you treat your hair.... if you get rough and pull to hard this will affect your horse..whether he has nerves at the end of his tail or not. and that can cause them to kick out (trust me) yes i agree with talking to the horse and letting him know where u are at all times..and vise versa you need to know what your horse is doing at all times.

10-01-02	#1
lovechick Pets Hub Saint Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NC state Posts: 2,064	How do u brush horses tail? Well the thing is that I will be working with horses soon , clean, feed and e.t.c My question is that how do u brush horses back and especially tail, I read that you cant stand on the back of the horse 'cause it can kick you, is that true? well if u can't how are u supposed to brush their tail then? Thanks for replying.

11-20-02	#3
eHoof Pets Hub Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 15	I use a little baby oil on the tail to help get out knots. I also braid the tail and put a old knee high sock over the tail. I cut the sock into four strips at the top so I can tie it to the tail. This helps keep you from getting knots and promotes growth in the tail. __________________ www.eHoof.com How the Horse is Won!, has Horse and Horse related auctions. Bidding is FREE! Pedigree Entry, Shipping Estimator, Gallery Images and Much More...

11-21-02	#4
booger7139 Pets Hub Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: west virginia Posts: 32	stand kinda like beside him and pull the tail never stand behind it and also they can and will side kick u! if u want to talk im me or email me at tuttiefruittie1 and if u email me put horse in the subject __________________ Carrie

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10-01-02	#2
MagnoliaFly Pets Hub Visionary Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213	Hopefully someone will take the time to teach you how to properly groom a horse. There are several steps involved, mane and tail are usually done last with a mane and tail comb. After spending time with horses you will learn that when you walk behind them you need to either touch their hindquarters while moving behind them to let them know your there, or talk to them so they dont get scared and kick out in fear. Hopefully before you start working with young horses you'll learn how to do this. Some young horses do this no matter what is going on, because they're playing. Some horses kick at flys with their back legs, so you've got to really watch what your doing. Be sure to have someone who knows alot about horses teach you whats going on, and how to see body language before you begin doing things on your own. Knots in horses tails should not be cut out, especially if they're show horses. Take the time to work the knot out strand by strand, using conditioner as needed if that helps. Combing tails each day helps lessen the chance of getting bad knots in the tail. Dont use a body brush to do this, you may end up breaking the hairs off instead of brushing the knots out.

05-15-03	#5
Ballydoyle Pets Hub Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dartmoor England Posts: 36	Well, you should start at the horses head, then while petting him approach his tail. stay on the side of the horse, and take the tail. then brush. i would suggest taking the tail in sections as that makes it easier to brush it out. dont' worry about hurting the horse, they have no nerves at the end of their tail hairs. please let someone show you at your barn, as i cannot perfectly describe it by mail. have someone show you how to groom. happy riding:angel5:

05-19-03	#6
aleamon98 Pets Hub Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 12	just a few words....... if you wanna brush the horses tail, always pull it to the side..with mine I start on the inside of the tail and work my way to the top.... baby oil does work really well on tangles....wd-40 also works good (for the redneck solution). and the horses mane and tell should be treated like you treat your hair.... if you get rough and pull to hard this will affect your horse..whether he has nerves at the end of his tail or not. and that can cause them to kick out (trust me) yes i agree with talking to the horse and letting him know where u are at all times..and vise versa you need to know what your horse is doing at all times.