Shires Neoprene Tail Guard

I bough this when my 17y/o QH Eventer's "grey horse melanoma" right at the base of his tail became irritated and opened up(ugh) - impossible to bandage; so was looking for cover when he's turned out. It is well made, and nicely sized (good base of tail cover), but I couldn't get it to stay on overnight in the pasture, even when I tightened it more than recommended.

I love the product however I gave it only two stars because for what ever reason....and trust me I have tried many ways it will just not stay on my horses dock...and slides down the tail until its off.

Overall quality is the same as most horse boots. Only negative which I'm not sure if the material or the design is that it seems to loosen easy and come out if my gelding is swatting at flies a lot. I pretty much find it at a daily in the pasture somewhere.

Works as avertised

We have Gypsy Vanner horses with very heavy tails. Needed the tail guard for mares while breeding. It works perfectly.

My mare doesn't rub her tail but she swats fly with her tail. Didn't even stay on for more than an hour.

I was surprised at how good this tailwrap was for the money seemed more expensive stayed up well but my trailer didn't rub her tail much

Does not stay on for even five minutes.

Fits well and has nice large flap at the top. Used most weekends since purchased. I bought 2 of these - one for me and my sister. Slight disappointment that one of them has started to tear a little - for the money I had hoped they would be more durable.

Good strong velcro. Thick for good protection. Covers the dock well even on my big cobs tail. No rubbing with this tail cover in place!

Tough and easy to fit. My only reservation based on previous experience is that the Velcro closure gradually loses its effectiveness with use.

Really good fit and very well designed

Seems good. Bit fiddly. (Sticks to itself very easily). I’m sure I’ll get used to using it.