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Technically, no. However, if the tail drags the ground, the horse could step on it and cause pain in the dock/tail area, causing great discomfort for the horse. The horse may buck/kick/rear/etc. The horse should NOT step on it's tail when it lands. If it does, you should trim the tail a 2-3 inches to ensure he doesn't step on it again.
My tip: If the horse cuts, he shouldn't be jumping over obstacles. If you mean leaping to cut the cow off, then his mane/tail shouldn't be so long(long enough to reach the feet). It may look nice, but it just isn't practical, sorry to disappoint. I personally do hunter-jumper/pleasure English.
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Why aren't you allowed to cut a horses mane or tail?
Well you can cut the mane and tail, it just depends on the breed and how you're showing the horse. Cutting the mane will result in a horrible haircut though if not done right. Cutting the tail to trim up the bottom can make the tail look fuller.
Which animal uses its tail to balance while jumping?
Kangaroos and other macropods such as wallabies and wallaroos use their tail to balance while jumping.
How do you grow a horses tail?
You cannot grow a horses tail, no way magically, unless you are insane and you are addicted to surgery to get a horses tail. that's all i know. Buy a foal or a colt. Let him grow. Its tail will grow with him.
How did a pony tail get its name?
it looks like a horses tail, obviously.
Does the horse die if you cut his tail?
Cutting a horse's tail would not typically result in death, but it can cause pain, stress, and potential complications such as infection. Horses use their tails for balance, communication, and fly swatting, so it is important to handle them with care and only trim their tails as necessary for grooming purposes.
Do some horse farmers tail dock horses?
Tail docking was orignally done to prevent the tail from becoming entangled in the harness of draught and carriage horses. Today, it is done infrequently and more likely to be done to draught horses.
Why do roping horses have a braided tail?
Not all roping horses have braided tails. There are many events where a rider may braid their horses tail because it helps keep it out of the way.
What kind of tail did eohippus horses have?
Eohippus is thought to have had a tail like a donkey.
Why would you cut a horses tail bone?
To make it's tail shorter.
Why do horses fling their tail back and forth?
They do it to talk to other horses in a language.
What color are palominom horses?
Palomino horses are golden with a flaxen mane and tail
How do you get my horses tail to grow thicker and get her to stop scratching it?
First you'll have to stop the itching. Have your horse checked for worms and possibly dewormed. Then shampoo the tail with a horse shampoo and do not comb/brush it. Hand pick any tangles you find. After it is dry you can braid it and let it go like that or place it in a tail bag to protect it further. Only wash the tail once or twice a month or the hairs will dry out and break.
