Cleaning sheath
Owners of male horses, both geldings and stallions, need to occasionally check the horse's "sheath," the pocket of skin that protects the penis of the horse when it is not in use for urination (or, in the case of stallions, breeding).
If there is a strong smell or nodules of greasy dirt collecting in and around the sheath it is time to clean it!.
Some horses accept the sheath being washed, with others you might need an assistant to hold up a front leg.
Some horses may require light sedation or in some cases full sedation, though light sedation may help the horse "drop" for easier cleaning.
The process requires either that the horse "drop" its penis or that the groom reach up inside of the sheath to pull the penis gently from the sheath by the glans (head) in order to apply cleaner and carefully clean the entire region.
You will need rubber gloves, a sponge and a bucket of mild soapy water.
After cleaning the horse sheath you will need a towel to dry it and apply a lubricant such as baby oil to soften the skin.
It is recommended that the sheath be cleaned once or twice a year.
Additional information
Horses have many sensitive areas where they are ticklish.
One of the common places is the sheath.
If you have a young horse,get him used to you handling this area before you attempt to wash it.
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