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Deluxe Tail Protector - Showerproof Travel Bag

Regular price $79.95

Sick of bandages slipping or having to wash your tail again when you arrive at the show? Try our superior 'all in one' travel protection.  Unique patented design prevents tailbone bruising and tail damage caused by rubbing in the float or truck.  Enclosed bag gives the tail 100% coverage. Fully adjustable tabs allow you to smooth tail in place as your secure. Can be used with or without a rug.  Once Velcro rug attachment included. 

AVAILABLE COLOURS

Please note: colours are a guide only, colours may vary depending on the resolution of the device you are using.

Fabric colours will change from time to time without notice.

Black  
Fluro Orange
 

Silver (Opaque)

Red  
Royal Blue   
Cronulla   

 (N/A) = Not currently available

YOUR CHOICE OF BINDING

 

Black

Grey

White

 Brown

 

Bottle Green

Emerald

Lime

Gold

 

 

Navy

Royal Blue

Blue 

 Red

 

 

Maroon

Orange

 Hot Pink

 

     

    SIZING CHART

    Dock Size Horse Height Size Length
    Short 91 cm
    1 Small Pony 11-12.2 hh Standard 103 cm
    Long 115 cm
    Short 95 cm
    1 Large Pony 12.3-13.3 hh Standard 108 cm
    Long 121 cm
    Short 98 cm
    2 Galloway 14-14.3 hh Standard 112 cm
    Long 126 cm
    Short 105 cm
    3 Small Hack 15-15.3 hh Standard 120 cm
    Long 135 cm
    Short 109 cm
    3 Large Hack 16-16.3 hh Standard 124 cm
    Long 139 cm
    Short 114 cm
    4 Warmblood Over 17 hh Standard 129cm
    Long 144 cm

     

    SHORT Parallel with the Chestnut
    STANDARD Halfway between hock & fetlock
    LONG Bottom of fetlock

     

     

    HINTS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE

    The adjustable neoprene part comes in small or large size.

    Approximate neoprene size guide:

    Small = up to 14.2 hh

    Large = over 14.2 hh

     

    HOW TO MEASURE THE RIGHT LENGTH

    For the attached bag choose the length you need from our size chart below that corresponds to your horse's height.  Choose a length slightly  longer than the tail to allow for some growth.  To measure length use a soft tape measure & start at the side of the dock where the tailbone meet the rump and follow the natural fall of the tail.  If your desired length is not on the chart then please contact us for a custom order..

    IMPORTANT POINTS

    • Cold wash only.  Hot wash may damage showerproof coating.
    • Always wash with zip closed.
    • Drip dray in shade.
    • Very cool iron only.
    • Do not tumble dry.
    • Wash the tail bag before use to soften the material but this is not necessary for use
    • You can also use the Travelbag without a rug attachment.  Just adjust the fit until it is firm enough to hold in place. 
    • If your horse sweats in the neoprene then loosen the fit slightly to allow better air flow and secure with the rug attachment instead.
    • In the interest of the environment we use little to no packaging

    HOW TO PUT ON THE TRAVEL BAG

    1. Open Travel bag up and restick Velcro tabs down so as not to catch horse's hair.
    2. Thread bag onto arm (from bottom of bag) and take hold of the tail at the end of the dock.
    3. Pull tail down thru bag while holding neoprene up with the other hand.
    4. Slide neoprene protector snugly up under the tail and secure to attachment to hold up in place.
    5. Starting at the top, smooth tail hair down and do up Velcro tabs, making sure overlapping neoprene lays flat under buckles.  Using even pressure is important as lumps could cause uneven pressure points.
    6. Before doing up the last tab, tuck & fold the bag opening down flat and use bottom tab to secure in place.
    7. Fold top of rug attachment down to secure.
    8. Once happy with the fit, trim the Velcro tabs to the right length so the excess won't scratch or irritate the horse's rump.

    TO REMOVE THE TAIL BAG

    1. Peel back the top flap of the attachment
    2. Carefully peel off the tail bag
    3. Slide the tail bag down the tail until it has been removed

    SEWING THE ATTACHMENT ONTO THE RUG

    1. Before fitting the tail bag to your rug, allow the rug to settle into place by wearing for min 1 hour.
    2. Thread tail bag onto the horses tail as per instructions.
    3. Place the tail bag onto the bottom velcro strip of the attachment (in the centre to allow for some adjustment up & down).  Fold top velcro strip over and secure to the rug.
    4. Position the tail bag comfortably as per diagrams below.
    5. Mark underside of the rug where the fold line of the attachment reaches.  Remove tail bag.
    6. Sew attachment to underside of rug where marked, using 2-3 straight lines of stitching.
    7. If attaching to heavy duty fabric, ie canvas, take it to your local rug repairer.

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