Painless way to remove dried on poo

[Wagtail]

Every now and then my filly gets a runny bum. I think it is certain bales of haylage which cause it, but not really sure as she's had it occasionally when just on grass. But anyway, it means her bum cheeks get caked in it. I have been trying to clean her up but it's obviously sore because she kicks out quite violently. She hates it. I can normally brush her anywhere, although she's never been keen on water. So anyone got any tips how to painlessly remove hardened poo from inside her bum cheeks? And also is there any cream I could apply to prevent it sticking? Poor thing must be really sore to react like she is.

 

[Alchemy]

At the stud we just use liquid paraffin

 

[MileAMinute]

So advice for getting it off, sorry Could you apply vaseline so it would be easier to remove in future?

 

[Wagtail]

At the stud we just use liquid paraffin

I think I have a bottle in my first aid cupboard. Thanks, I will try it.

So advice for getting it off, sorry Could you apply vaseline so it would be easier to remove in future?

That's a good suggestion. I will have to buy some in. I think I may have some sudacrem.

 

[misskk88]

My horse gets a bit like it especially when coming into season. I use warm water and sponge. Wet it, allow it to soak and loosen, and then very gently wipe it off. I find wet wipes pretty handy for keeping on top of it as part of regular grooming, That way it has no chance to build up, or become sore by having to scrub lots off.

ETA- the sudocream or something similar used after you have removed it all may help to soothe it if/when it does get a bit tender too.

 

[HeresHoping]

E45 emollient wash cream and warm water in an old Flash or similar spray bottle with a tiny bit of shampoo/soap in it so it sprays rather than squirts.

Squirt area with warm water and then pour the wash cream liberally over it - from the top so it runs underneath. Re-spray with warm water - wait a few minutes - and it should just slide off.

Barrier cream liberally applied if the skin is not broken should then stop it sticking. If the skin is broken, Bepanthen is good stuff.

 

[Goldenstar]

I wet to soften it two.
I apply baby oil when dry to make it come off easily next time .

 

[Kezzabell2]

I'd try oil

 

[Wagtail]

Thanks, all. She's out 24/7 at present and I just noticed her bum's a mess again so will have to bring her in I think. I had been trying to use wipes out in the field but she's having none of it.

 

[Alchemy]

once you've cleaned it off just keep applying the paraffin oil once a day and that should stop it sticking the joys of dirty bums !

 

[soloequestrian]

My old mare got like this. I found that giving her a little clip around her tail area helped enormously - just removed the long hairs that it gets caked around.