Does anyone know how to put in a tail extension for a horse?

I'm just starting to show on the Paint circuit. Most of the horses wear tail extensions during their classes to make their tails look really thick. I recently bought a switch, but it looks awful when I put it in. My horse's tail is fairly long but only medium thick, and the tiny braids that I use to connect the switch to her tail are too obvious. It is the type of switch with two horsehair loops at the top, it is 1 lb in size. Is the top knob of the switch supposed to lay below the horse's tail bone, or lay on top of the bone? I've been using two tiny braids by the tail bone and then connecting each loop to a braid and then rebraiding. If anyone has any tips or suggestions I would love them. Help!

Does anyone know how to put in a tail extension for a horse?
This is one of the best sights that explains the how to's of putting in an extension. I personally prefer the one with the hole in the top that you stick a braid in and knot off. These are the easiest for me to put in. The switch should sit just at the end of the tailbone. Anything else looks very fake. I have also tried the hide on ones and could never get that one to stay in. Good Luck!


http://www.tail-tamer.com/trophyTails/in...
Reply:A tail extension is a great idea for a paint. I found a great website! Also, if it is still to noticeable, try another type of extension. There are several. Here's the website


http://www.tail-tamer.com/trophyTails/in...
Reply:there should be a lope a the knob of the switch, separate the tail grab 2 mid size chunks of hair at the Basie of the tail put one chunk through the lope and then braid the two chunks abut 1/2 in from the bottom the tail bone (under it not on it) that way it can swing with the tail, rubber band you small braid and then blend and brush the tail together and go show.
Reply:I found this site that may help you......I am not very good at explanations on Tail Extensions!





http://www.horsemarkets.com/tail_article...
Reply:why the heck would u want to put a tail extension on a horse. thats dum and i dont even know why ppl have hair extensions



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