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qhmld
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Member # 2039

posted April 02, 2004 09:07 AM

Hi,

I've never cleaned my horse's sheath before, and I have a few questions...

First off, what type of cloth/towel should I use?

And next, how necessary are gloves? I'm not easily grossed out or anything, but if I don't waer them am I going to walk around reeking of smegma for a week??

Thanks guys!

Posts: 7 | From: USA | Registered: Mar 2004

probarrelracer
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Member # 1942

posted April 02, 2004 03:13 PM

There are a few products on the market that you can use. I always wear gloves because the smegma is hard to get off of your hands. Someone had posted an article on how to clean them a while back. I don't remember where it was. It was both informative and funny! I usually use some type of disposable towel, but never a sponge because they hold germs in.

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Posts: 466 | From: Louisiana | Registered: Mar 2004

MissBandit
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posted April 02, 2004 08:15 PM

That was me [Big Grin]

I'd say a sponge would be just fine as long as it is a 'new' sponge. And don't re-use it (ick!)

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[ April 02, 2004, 08:18 PM: Message edited by: MissBandit ]

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Posts: 2292 | From: BC, Canada | Registered: Jan 2004

OwnerofWillow
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posted April 02, 2004 10:03 PM

That was very funny Meet mr hand hehehe love it! But am still thankful that I own a mare. Her parts arnt near as tough to clean out [Razz]

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Posts: 809 | From: AZ | Registered: Mar 2004

loubylou
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Member # 2075

posted April 03, 2004 04:19 AM

Am on the floor laughing! And i have learnt something! After owning geldings for a good 15 years, I have never heard of this "bean" - have a strong urge to go exploring now LMAO

Posts: 92 | From: UK | Registered: Mar 2004

Angelo
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Member # 2408

posted May 02, 2004 10:04 AM

All i have to say is good luck. Use shoulder length gloves. I am 15 yrs old and i have to clean my horses little MR.

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Posts: 12 | From: Michigan | Registered: May 2004

Jessi
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Member # 637

posted May 02, 2004 11:18 AM

If you've got a trainer who'll help and show you, ask them! I've never done it either, but my trainer said he'll show me and help...I'm kinda hoping he'll do it all! lol

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Posts: 182 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Aug 2003

Missy
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Member # 2148

posted May 12, 2004 07:22 AM

I have a gelding, i buty proper sheath cleaner, pepermint smell i use lut warm water and add 30ml into a bucket then with a soft sponge i wash inside the sheath, oh yeah make sure you take your rings off poor loves i bet that would hurt getting cault with a ring, judt give it a realler good rinse then towell dry around the area with a clean towell.

Hope this helped you mate * [Roll Eyes]

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Posts: 4 | From: Bristol | Registered: Apr 2004

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