We want to get you a perfectly matched tail!
To get you a quote on a custom tail I will need the color/s, length, and weight of the tail you would like.
Not sure what you need? Go ahead and submit an inquiry anyway. We can work together to create a great look for your horse!
Scroll to the bottom of the page for some tips on choosing a tail.
Contact us.
The Show Tail Co
Holly Tuckner
Stillwater, MN 55082
htuckner@gmail.com
(651) 245-3499
Tips for the Perfect Tail
Color
The best way to choose a color is to stand back and view the tail as a whole. When you look at the color up close you will see hairs of many different colors and it can be easy to get hung up on the many individual colors when we should be matching the overall color. Since the tail will be hung in the lower half of the tail, that is the color we want to match.
If the horse has a unique tail, we will send hair swatches to ensure the perfect match. Visit the Tail Color page to see our standard colors and keep in mind we will can make a custom blend of those color to get a match!
Length
Pick out the spot on the dock of the tail where you would braid in the extension, then measure from there to just under the fetlock joint. We offer tails in 4” increments. Order the tail longer than you need and then trim it as you need. If you are confident in your measurement I can cut it to the length for you or you can cut it yourself after the tail is put in.
Weight - Thickness
Weight and thickness are used interchangeably. We offer three weights for our standard tails - regular, thick, and extra thick . Keep in mind that as the tails get longer it takes more hair to achieve the same thickness. While I only keep those weights in stock, I am able to make tails in any thickness you desire.
Cut
All tails can be trimmed to be either blunt cut or taper cut. The taper cut offers a more natural look while the blunt cut offers a crisp clean look. The cut you choose will likely be determined by the discipline you ride.
Comparison of weights - thickness.
1 lb - 1.5 lb - 2 lb
Comparison of cuts.
Blunt Cut - Taper Cut