Cleaning rear of dirty mare in season

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Now I understand the exact meaning of the term "dirty mare".
My new girl is definitely a messy one, her rear end/tail get pretty gunky, and looks like a few small scalds starting from urine/squirting.
What's the best things to clean her up with round the bum, down the legs, and tail?
Mostly we just use cheap shampoo, but would something like sheath and udder cleaner be gentler on her and break up the tail gunk better? I'm thinking something quite mild but that's also good for her skin. And if it breaks up udder gunk then it should break up tail gunk too?
Is silver spray ok for the scalds, or should I be using something else?
 
I use medivet wash or one of the lavender washes you can buy - neither need rinsing. I use a cheap sponge scourer (the sort you get in packs of 12 for £1) and always warm water. I then use a thin layer of aqueous cream to keep the hair and skin from getting damaged
 
I was thinking baby oil once she's clean and the sore bits sprayed.
I was thinking too that shampoo can be a bit harsh and I'm looking for something that can be loosely rinsed.
A bit each day should get her sorted without her tail being overshampood or her skin get irritated.
 
I use slosh wash and one of those scrunched up mesh human showering thing (can't for the life of me think what they're called). I find using warm water makes the process slightly less of an annoyance to her. She's not fond of my fiddle about near her lady garden.

I don't use baby oil after but that's a jolly good idea - I will add it to my route.
 
If the mare is already sore, you'd be better off slathering the area with an emollient cream (I prefer Cavilon, as it's water-based) which will loosen the dried on stuff, and protect from further scalding. The next day, you can wipe the crud off with a baby wipe, then reapply fresh.
 
I've got a horse shower so if I can get away with just warm water then I clean it off with that, if not then I have a lavender shampoo which I just put on a brush and gently brush the legs.
I've got this stinky job tonight.
 
I clean my mares teats etc with a medicated shampoo. Add a little bit to warm water and work it in. When the areas nice and clean just wash off thoroughly.

I try to go for a specifically made horse shampoo so that the pH level is correct for the horse. If it's too acidic, it can be harmful. Also, they tend to add moisturising agents into it so, whilst it's antibacterial, the moisturising agents will mimic a horse's natural oils. Means the area won't get dried out afterwards :).

My mare absolutely loves me doing this job :eek: hahaha! Suppose I'm quite fortunate in that respect.
 
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