Braiding the tail, how?

[SIXTEN]

Hello all, My horse has a long and messy tail. I bought one of those tail wraps with three tubes. Problem is he lost it after a few hours (knots still tied at top and bottom and braid intact - go figure..I'm just happy the tail wasn't in it). What is the secret with these things? I clean the tail and put Cowboy Magic conditioner in before sticking it into the tubes. Should you braid really hard or what? Thanks!

[syrupoffigs]

Theres no real trick to braiding the tail. Just braid the tail tightly before you go in the competition ring

[SIXTEN]

Thanks, however it's not that kind of brainding. I want to put it in one of those 3-tube things when he is in pasture. Do you braid tightly or loosely? T

[syrupoffigs]

I braid tightly. Its the only way to ensure your braid stays in.