Rubbing tail when travelling

[anuvb]

My horse has started rubbing his tail when he travels - to the point where today he arrived at our destination having managed to remove his tail bandage and Woof tail guard and made the top of his tail bald. Has anyone roadtested either of the following?

QuarterGuard
http://www.newequinewear.co.uk/products/details/26/

Acavallo Gel Tail Wrap
http://www.horsesandriders.co.uk/engine/shop/product/8147/Acavallo+Gel+Tail+Wrap

He doesn't suffer from sweet itch and I'm fairly certain it's either boredom or stress of travelling which has caused it. I did think about a rug with a tail flap but at this time of year it's too warm to travel with a rug on.

Thanks

 

[TicTac]

My mare does it too in our lorry allthough it's not her tail she rubs but always to one side of it. I'm pretty sure it's because she leans on her bottom to balance and always ends up with a sore patch. I drive my lorry very very carefully but it doesn't seem to make any difference. Somebody suggested padding the back with something like an old duvet, but must admit that I haven't done that yet!

 

[Happy Hunter]

My mare does this too = travelling in a trailer with coconut matting on the ramp was a nightmare!!!
I made myself a home version of the 'bum flap' as we call it! with an old duvet and some velcro - just a little tab of it gets incorporated into the tail bandage to keep it up and bobs your uncle = when they cant get any satisfaction from rubbing they stop bothering.

My friend has a gel bandage and swears by it!

 

[anuvb]

Ah - well quick update. Tried moving the bar forward - made no difference and have now run out of space to move it forward more. Have tried the gel wrap things from acavallo and this was okay, but am going to try a thermatex tail guard on top which I can tie to a surcingle in the hope he won't shuffle it down. Will let you know how we get on!

 

[teddyt]

Its definately because the horse is trying to balance by sitting on its quarters- its not itching. You could try giving him more width s he can spread his hindlegs more- that usually helps them balance better. Not saying you drive badly but also drive even more carefully than you do already.