Fairytail Diaries

Black Horse Tail Extensions: Natural Black or Total Black?

Black tails are the hardest to match. Here is how to choose between Natural Black and Total Black, and how to keep a black tail looking its best.

Horse Mane Extensions: What They Are and How to Attach Them

Horse mane extensions add length and fullness to a mane that has rubbed out or grown unevenly. Here is how they work, how to fit them, and how to choose the right shade.

Do Dressage Horses Have Tail Extensions?

Tail extensions are used at every level of dressage. Here is what riders need to know about fit, attachment and competition rules.

How to Choose Your First Dressage Bridle

Leather or synthetic, cavesson or drop — choosing your first dressage bridle doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's what actually matters.

Five Horses with the Most Iconic Tails in Equestrian History

From Totilas to Secretariat — a look at the horses whose tails became as legendary as their careers, across dressage, racing and classical equitation.

Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale Light Up Aachen with Double World Gold

Two golds, one unforgettable weekend in the Soers — how Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale defended their world title at Aachen 2026, and what the tail told us along the way.

How to Attach a Horse Tail Extension: Braided Loop vs Leather Top

Braided loop or leather top? One disappears completely, the other goes on in seconds. Here is how to choose.

What Judges Look at in a Dressage Horse Tail — and Why It Matters

A tail is one of the few things in a dressage test that moves independently of the rider — and it tells the judge more than most riders realise.