This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Aargh, don't you just hate the tail rubbing! Some of ours do and some don't. On the mares, be sure their bag area is clean between the teats. I've been told that the mouthwash Listerine is good for a tail wash-must kill any little mites? However, it didn't work for me. Maybe someone will have a surefire 'cure'. Happy riding, Bernadine Karns