Tackle a dirty tail

“Give the bottom of your horse’s tail a shampoo. Tail l washing doesn’t take long — a dunk, a scrub and a good rinse does the job. If you u only wash the bottom of the tail, a cold water rinse is just as good, otherwise you’ll have to wait for the kettle. He’s not going to feel the cold, only you are — although you could don rubber gloves. “Having washing up liquid or whiteenhancing shampoo in your kit is great for cleaning grey tails and white legs. Add beeswax polish, baby oil or a conditioning spray to the tail before combing through, then snip the ends for a neat finish. “Using a tail bandage for travelling makes the tail look smart as well as protecting it.”