Any sheath cleaning experts?!

Sensitive baby wipes, a clean (small) soft sponge, Infacare baby bath and KY jelly.
Take the worst off the immediate 'entrance' with baby wipes.
Small amount of baby bath in very slightly warm water. KY jelly on hand/forearm. (You will be surprised just how far you go in) Using the sponge, gently push your hand into the sheath and squeeze the soapy water out. Then put you hand back in, and just gently jiggle it about, massage his manhood, and gently loosen whatever gunk you can. Check for the dreaded bean, and use a well lubricated little finger to loosen and remove it. Don't be shy - it can cope with quite firm handling, just mind your nails ;) Then back in with the soapy sponge to rinse, and repeat two or three times. When you are happy with your work, and your boy is smiling, have a final wipe round with a KY'd hand. Done. Sorted. Your boy will probably thank you with an enormous wee, complete with sound effects :)
 
Oh I feel useless, why didn't I know more about this. What is a bean? And where is it likely to be? What are the risks?
 
The willy basically has a little pocket in the end. Gunk can build up in there and form a bean. It can make the horse uncomfortable peeing, so they're best removed. The bean can get really big if it's not removed. If you look on youtube, there's lots of good vids.
 
3OldPonies said:
. He used to hate having it done, but now he realises he feels better afterwards you should just see the soppy face he pulls. He also lets me know if it wants some attention in between cleans by lifting his back leg and looking between his legs!!
:D

btw - sheath cleaners only seemed to cause more irritation, more gunk and a lightweight purse.
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One of mine cocks his leg like a dog and stands with his nose on the floor.....but he's odd generally bless him.
I just use warm water and a small sponge....
 
For such a delicate area i would use proper sheath cleaner which has the lanolin etc in and will get the ph balance right, rather than baby oil which is designed for babies not willys. Anyway gloved hand sheath cleaner on hand wipe inside sheath wait 2 mins clean cloth, wipe inside sheath again, get hosepipe and rinse. Job done.
 
There is a womaon oue of our local horsey fb groups who will come and freshen up your boys for you! Charges about £25 a go - suitable for the really squeamish amongst us.
Think I will ask for a demo at my next riding Club camp - the trainers do ask for ideas for the evening session LOL
 
One of my horses is like yours, he gets black sticky stuff all down his legs it's like Tar hard to get of & smells. I used to use baby oil & didn't find that made much difference so when I was at Robinsons I bought a sheath cleaner & I have used it twice with warm water & he hasn't had any black gunk down his legs for I would say about 2 months now it has worked wonders. Here is the link to the stuff I started using http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/horsewise-easy-sheath-cleaner-250ml.html
 
Elvis is he good with you brushing the inside of his hind legs, if so you could scratch the opening of the sheath at the top by the belly, usually they will drop it or at least let a little out, if thats the case even just using a sheath cleaner, which is not hibiscrub and sudacream and other nasties, far to strong for such a delicate area, then wipe the inside the sheath, wait two mins, wipe again which will be dirty with the gunk, then cold hose to rinse inside or lots of water on a cloth and wipe again. If it hangs out and you can handle it, check where he urinates there is a fold there as there could be a bean hiding there, using your finger just work it out.

If he doesnt like you near there a daily brush inside hind legs and moving up, like teasing your bf, and he will accept it enough for a bit of a clean.
 
I had a double check this evening and it's definitely smegma, and shamefully his sheath is not in a nice state :/ but he was completely unbothered by me faffing about in that area so I can't see it being a problem to do tomorrow, have sorted some thin latex gloves out and will pick up some sheath cleaner and then crack on. Was planning on pulling his mane tomorrow too, poor boy!
 
My vet recommended a teaspoon of salt in a little hand hot water. I use this every 3 weeks or so as my boy gets a lot of black build up of smegma. KY jelly in between the washes keeps everything moist and easy to clean.
 
Elvis said:
I had a double check this evening and it's definitely smegma, and shamefully his sheath is not in a nice state :/ but he was completely unbothered by me faffing about in that area so I can't see it being a problem to do tomorrow, have sorted some thin latex gloves out and will pick up some sheath cleaner and then crack on. Was planning on pulling his mane tomorrow too, poor boy!
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I've found that most geldings actually seem to enjoy it once they realise it feels nice!
 
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