Tail Plaits

[lottiepony]

Random one but is it ok to have a plaited tail when competing at affiliated dressage?

I know its not the done thing but wondered if that was because it isn't allowed...

 

[j1ffy]

I've seen plenty of plaited tails at BD. I don't do it because I'm crap at them but you won't be out of place with a smart plaited tail

 

[RachelFerd]

It is allowed. It isn't in fashion any more because they don't plait tails on the continent. Fashion is now to leave tail unpulled and unplaited, au natural! I'm on board, broadly because I am lazy, but I also don't think tail plaits are super comfy for horses (I know my head aches if I were to tightly french plait it all up!)

 

[Goldenstar]

We plait Blues tail for dressage I have always plaited tails if it suits the horse .

Just adding I prefer a full tail but blues was clipped down 2/3 of the dock when I got him of course it’s still growing out so we plait it otherwise it would look terrible.

 

[Carrottom]

My feeling is that a plaited tail makes any swishing more noticeable and can make the horse look tense.

 

[Leandy]

Yes, perfectly ok.