The Grossest Part Of Owning Horses... Sheath Cleaning! // Versatile Horsemanship

The grossest part of owning horses... (viewer discretion is advised) sheath cleaning! 🤢 The smell that never seems to go away (seriously, use gloves), the risk of getting kicked, the struggle of trying to get ahold of it, and let’s not forget about the nastiness that makes up a “bean”. Let’s face it, if we own geldings then it’s just something we need to do. Mares need to be cleaned too, but it’s not nearly as much of an ordeal or as concerning. In this video you’ll see the nitty gritty of sheath cleaning; our vet will clean several horses sheaths using her preferred product, ivory dish soap.
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[@VersatileHorsemanship]

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[@michelleberthold6270]

GLOVES

[@ralphshields3017]

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[@Bellamarcella1212]

They can get very uncomfortable, rub off their tails, get infections, and other medical problems can occur.

[@faith9196]

I don’t even have horses how did I get here jesus

[@granniefromky]

Lol, my thoughts, too, I’m an old cat lady! Why does KZbin pop these things for us?

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

🤣

[@booper343]

That's exactly what I was wondering lol

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Haha! Thanks for watching!

[@jfreeman2422]

Right! Lol

[@whathappenedwas7083]

I never knew this was a hygiene issue for male horses , thanks for the educational video.

[@Gizmologist1]

Uncircumsized guys can get sand and also smegma which is dead skin cells and sweat combined to make a thick, smelly and sticky pasty substance.

[@richerDiLefto]

Yep, that’s why you teach your sons to wash properly.

[@Gizmologist1]

@@richerDiLefto Well that is one advantage of being circumsized, but I doubt a human could create one as huge as those in question here.

[@TwoKrazyKats]

Mainly geldings get beans regularly. Stallions that breed often don't get beans as much.

[@Strav9]

Hygiene would be wearing gloves and trimming nails

[@EngineerMK2004]

When your horse is sedated, you don't want to ride them. You wouldn't want to be on your high horse.

[@h.calvert3165]

LOL! 😂

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

😂

[@DJcyberslash]

Yeah and that would be sexual assault.

[@ANIMOM1976]

HAH!😝

[@zoeymaceachern6513]

MOOD, when breaking my arabian we gave her a little acepromazine to calm her a little the first couple days of getting on her but even though she’s still a nutcase (hot blood) we don’t drug her anymore

[@_Chessa_]

This kind of thing is so taboo for many. Read a truly horrific story of a man arrested for cleaning his geldings and mares because a snoopy neighbor hated watching him clean his horses thoroughly in the front yard. He got arrested for animal abuse because the neighbor supposedly saw the man doing this for pleasure. Just have a keen eye if you live close by someone and they have no clue what the hell is going on. In other words, people are ignorant and dumb about this stuff, so just be wary of doing this where people can view.

[@richerDiLefto]

Loli Roll - That’s pretty pathetic. I hope the case was thrown out the window at court.

[@Dj-ws9rj]

yes that is pathetic!! people that are ignorant about things should be penalized for causing trouble!! I hope his case was thrown out..

[@pdbabe]

Loli Roll who the hell cares what others think and if the law can’t call a vet to verify then they are also pretty damn ignorant.

[@kellymcclure2166]

Should have no issues, even if cops are called its a real issue.

[@marystar6021]

Loli Roll : Just how close was this man living from the neighbour? While it was commendable that the neighbour felt what she was seeing as abuse, and reported it, she should have gone over and simply asked questions. I'd really like to know how the story ended. Could you let us know?

[@xxxCrackerJack501xxx]

Well...didn't think I'd learn about _this_ today, lol, oh what wonders the KZbin algorithm brings us

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

xxxCrackerJack501xxx 😂 definitely

[@Jan-wj1vi]

Ditto...lol

[@grn420bd]

xxxCrackerJack501xxx same

[@BlackKettleRanch]

I clean my own horses. I use gloves and do not sedate. I use warm water and natural soaps. I follow up with KY jelly with colloidal silver. It keeps them cleaner longer.

[@YurimoHikashi]

Nothing wrong with what you've said except www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colloidal-silver/faq-20058061 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzLmXafbNOAfKs

[@Runningfromtheherd]

@@YurimoHikashi I read that. Interesting. I have used colloidal silver 100 ppm to treat hot spots on my dog. It works almost as well as gentamicin sulfate. Maybe takes a day or two longer to fully heal.

[@465marko]

KY's going a bit far isn't it??

[@465marko]

@@MsArishiaNishi At least buy the horse a drink first

[@465marko]

@@MsArishiaNishi That's a low blow. There's no need to bring mothers into this.

[@alwaysequestrian5375]

I actually learned something very important today from this video! I actually never knew this was a thing! Thank you for making this video if I ever get a gelding or stallion one day this video really helped me out!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Always Equestrian I’m glad you found some value in it. Thanks for watching!

[@120acrewood7]

It was a good reminder for us. We have a gelding who got grumpy this winter and we're trying to figure out why.

[@THEE.apples]

Same. Now I know what to look forward to when getting a gelding. My first horse will prob be one.

[@465marko]

@@120acrewood7 Seasonal Affective Disorder? I think UV lamps are supposed to help, but he'd probably need a really big one.

[@120acrewood7]

@@465marko I don't know. We kept trying to get him to the vet to check teeth and all kinds of things, but the mud prevented us from getting the trailer out and then one day he was back to acting like his normal self again. Herd dynamics changed too and his best friend went off for training. When his friend came back 3 months later he was better. He hadn't been alone and had only know that other horse for a year.

[@helenhodge-croom9635]

my gelding will let you know if he has issues....he will walk up and lift his leg like a dog while pushing you towards his hip.....it only took one bad UTI for him to figure out that it was ok to ask if he feels uncomfortable...I WILL clean him!!

[@winniewiggins3518]

WOW Helen! That's a truly remarkable animal there! We used to have horses AND we boarded horses for a carriage major company. Their horses were Percheron, ours were Quarter. I would stand at the fence watching them for hours while they played or just ate. Loved colder weather because they'd REALLY start running around and kicking up their legs! Oh my land, but those were some of the best times!!!

[@brierobb9879]

Smart horse !

[@vincentmichaels7495]

Cute story. That's a good horse..

[@susanfurnish4132]

That's cool........that he lets you know.....

[@Kalesstuff]

Winnie Wiggins my

[@jo-penford]

I think these type of videos are fantastic..... I don't have horses anymore but watching these vids can save alot of $$$ and keep our horses comfortable at same time. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@kaseythompson4670]

Part of owning and loving animals is doing what must be done to keep them healthy and happy. Well done.

[@kerrypickens8594]

It's the same as expressing a dog's anal glands. Its unpleasant but some dogs get very sick if it's not done.

[@alexpalogoni6616]

I learned 100 different terms in this video and I really appreciate you making a video about doing the dirty work, it's good knowledge to have in general!

[@lisaremus8857]

Thanks for teaching me. I grew up on a farm with horses, and I never had seen this done. That doesn't mean that it wasn't done, it's just that maybe it was done while I was at school.

[@tigerlily0190]

This was interesting to me but it makes me so glad that I have 2 mares lol. I do like to wipe them down with baby wipes about every 6 months though including their udders. They get a lot of gunk and dirt down there too. I've found it keeps them from rubbing their tails as much. This really is an important part of having a horse that often get ignored or forgotten about. Don't forget about mare hygiene too!

[@Blocke691]

tigerlily0190 plot twist - mares can get beans too!

[@tigerlily0190]

Brittany Elle interesting! I haven’t experienced that with mine so far.

[@Blocke691]

tigerlily0190 neither and I and I have owned mares for years but a friend has someone come do her geldings and she learned mares can get them. Also saw it on Horse Vet Corner. Who knew... 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@eyesea123]

I clean my mares utters regularly. She loves it. She gets up on her tip of her back hooves making sure I get in there and clean it all. And checking her for ticks regularly.

[@judithneeley5229]

Now, I'm feeling very guilty! I haven't had horses in years, but had geldings before and no one ever told me about this. I feel bad that I didn't know, and thus neglected this important part of care they should have received. With all the vet visits over the years, you would think one might have mentioned it to me, but nope. Good for you for posting this important video.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Judith Neeley don’t feel bad, equine health care has really sky rocketed in the last couple decades. Dental care wasn’t really a concern either and now it’s a very important part of their annual care. Horses are living longer than ever due to huge advances in equine health care 😊

[@cheristenberg8374]

Me too

[@mochimacaroon400]

Don't feel to bad. Some geldings don't need it done that often. I'm not sure about your vet, but our vet checked for free if they were already visiting. So it is possible they checked and didn't find anything thus never felt the need to.

[@barbarap8602]

I didn’t know this was a thing either, I haven’t had horses for 20 years, needless to say I NEVER did this to my gelding.

[@SephirothWaifu]

That's why, as I always thought, those who own ANY animal you do your research, you study. I can't believe how a lot of bad horsemanship exist from what I've learned. Esp in equine disciplined. I've learned a lot and don't own a horse. Ignorance never does the animals justice man...

[@ecduvall7665]

Here is a great tip for everyone who is attempting to do this: When my equine dentist comes to work on my horses's mouth he sedates them for the entire procedure. When he sedates them, a stallion will often 'drop' naturally. I make the most of the situation and don my gloves and get my cleaning solution out,, and I have MORE than enough time to do all the cleaning. A sedated horse is far less likely to kick or be rowdy during the cleaning process so I get more bank for my buck by doing the cleaning when my farrier is doing his thing.

[@envytee9659]

But at the same time you don't want to sedate any animal, human or not, unless you really have to. There are number of reasons why, complications and cost to name a few.

[@globmonster7905]

I’m so glad this video just popped up in my recommendations, since I am planning on getting a gelding when I’m older.

[@8trackheartbeat]

I'm waiting for the weather to warm up, only have 2 horses at my farm currently, and both are geldings and we've had a ton of rain this winter, so you can imagine! haha. Love how thorough and informational your videos are!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

8trackheartbeat thank you!

[@normacyr-babineau785]

You learn something new every day! I noticed some people were upset that the vet didn't wear gloves. She was using soap and water to clean the sheath so I don't see the need for gloves. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Norma B thank you! I don’t see the need for gloves either. I personally don’t like the smell that is left behind so I prefer to wear gloves, but that’s just me. Folks just like to complain about stuff that really doesn’t matter 🤷‍♀️

[@normacyr-babineau785]

@@VersatileHorsemanship there is always someone in the crowd that needs to complain no matter what the situation lol I'm a new subscriber and I look forward to watching more of your video's 😊

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Norma B thank you! Welcome to my channel!

[@sylviajohnson8454]

Norma B What about possibly scratching him?

[@TigerheartedWolf]

Smell lingers also I wouldn't want my nails (however short they are) directly exposed to a horses genitals.

[@katiem.turner1647]

I’m glad you shared! So many people do not understand how important it is!

[@birdflea876]

I never knew this was a thing, very helpful and useful information for the future. Thank you lots.

[@leslietv8989]

Not sure why this popped up on my feed but I found it informative. Thank you😊

[@katykayy]

Something I would’ve never thought of! Great information to have as I’m seriously thinking about getting one! Thank you!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

katy kayy best of luck!

[@tadmore254]

I know nothing about keeping horses and so had never heard of this. Interesting, thanks for sharing... I have no idea why this came up in my recommended feed 🥴

[@emmafarthing972]

I love doing this job. I actually did it as a business on local yards. Not many horse owners know a uncleaned sheath can cause lameness if left. I sorted s 27yr old gelding out after his owner was st her wits end about his swollen legs I mentioned about a dirty twiggy wig and when I got to clean it the bean/stone/ smegma that came out was amazing.. within 2 days he was back to himself again and doing his daily 10min walk with his owner.1

[@richerDiLefto]

If it keeps horses from being ill and quells owners’ worries, then why shouldn’t it be okay to like it?

[@emmafarthing972]

@Karoline Bravesparrow lol yes I wear gloves but some don't.

[@emmafarthing972]

@@reaclea7628 yep but I also like popping spots and cysts so cleaning sheaths isn't a big deal. I work in nursing care so stuff like this doesn't bother me

[@reaclea7628]

@@emmafarthing972 yeah I was just joking, I'm glad that people are willing to do these sort of nasty things so that their animals can be well :)

[@artflyer8775]

Haha my sister was a nurse in an old peoples home and she had to clean the old dementia men, she said their willys were sometimes shriveled up so much that she had had to dig around to find it and clean it. The old men would get infections if she didn't do it because they would wet and poo themselves even though they had adult nappies on

[@sherrysusan]

I have 2 geldings, 1 gets beans a lot, so I clean him monthly, just rub his tummy for a minute, he drops, he will have smegma all up/down his sheath, so I use an empty yogurt container filled w/ warm tap water, dunk it in & wash off all that stuff, then dig out any beans, he will have a few ... he knows it brings relief so cooperates. When he first went lame, I couldn't figure out what was going on until a good cowboy explained it to me. My other gelding is a little tougher, but he will drop, just takes a bit longer. I do not find it any more gross than changing my kids diapers when they were small, just a part of life, & something I wish vets would educate everyone on

[@dianesorenson6245]

Thank you, that was very interesting . You learn new things every day.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

yup, weather you want to or not 😂

[@Fatabuna]

This is very interesting and I've learnt something new - although it's just a piece of theoretical knowledge for me, as I'm not a horse owner. Watching it doesn't gross me out and I don't think I would find doing it disgusting - probably just mildly unpleasant, like cleaning out my cat's earwax, wiping his butt or emptying the litterbox...

[@dianedeatherage9401]

Off topic but I wipe my dog's butts when they come into the house. If there's a "dollop" of poop on their butts I don't want on the floor, sofa, bed, or on my pants when I was ready to walk out the door.

[@suep9445]

Ain't that the truth!

[@greglindsay2820]

Diane Deatherage v

[@countrygirlokla]

when i got my gelding, his previous owners did NOT do this even once. took about 3 good times to get him cleaned up. but its natural and helps the horses alot. thanks for posting 😊

[@micahwhite1246]

Too be honest it’s just another part of us. Im a cna and I just don’t care like others. All of our parts are just fine and normal.

[@juni_pearl_9591]

Very informative. There is no way I’d do that without gloves on.

[@YukiTheOkami]

its a penis man you woman are so week with that its basicly the same thing your boyfriend puts in you in you! the horses one youst dont look so good thats all its basicly the same when you wasch your lower region or dont ya do that ?

[@kaiohhai8812]

@@YukiTheOkami We are in relationships with our spouses and it's not our job to clean their dirty penises so yea its kinda gross to clean someone elses genitals no matter who it is if it's dirty. How exactly does that make women weak? Not to mention horse penises are gonna be way more dirty than a human penis that is regularly cleaned nearly every day.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@@YukiTheOkami >>> Uh, MOST WOMEN do not have to deal with any that are THAT LARGE....

[@equidaes]

black Wolf Prinz You sicken me.

[@jenniferdurham4749]

I wear gloves cleaning ears for my dogs and cats because my nails are so thin and sharp. I worry about scratching the animal.

[@Daiska_Plays]

I don't have a horse, but now I know if I ever do get one, it won't be a gelding! This is extremely good of you to put this video up, even though it's disgusting, I can see it's a really important thing for gelding owners to be aware of. Definitely not something to be oblivious about!

[@allisonalvarez7329]

You did a really professional job explaining a really taboo topic. Well done 👍

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Allison Alvarez thank you!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Its not gross. Probably should be checked more frequently to keep the horse used to you doing it, and cut down on vet bills. Wow, that you're so grossed out by it.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Recovering Soul I don’t see it as a big deal at all, I’ve been doing it for over 30 years and it doesn’t bother me. If I had to choose one thing about horses that people would consider to be “gross” this is it. The smell sets some people off and what makes up a bean really turns some people’s stomachs. I did this video for educational purposes. If you had to choose something gross about horses, what would it be?

[@mariasenhora2058]

Allison Alvarez vpcedemais

[@barbaravick5634]

Allison Alvarez Taboo?

[@itsyagirldeij1310]

I fell asleep for 30 minutes and I woke up to this I’m so confused

[@granniefromky]

Isn’t it amazing what random videos KZbin will choose for you! Lol

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Haha, surprise!

[@cliffowens3629]

When I ride someone else's gelding after a rinse I usually will spritz a little Skin-So-Soft on his willie. Keeps it little cleaner and the skin flaking is minimized.

[@MrHorsepro]

That's a very bad thing to do. Never put anything in that area other than warm water.

[@CHUB.E.WALRUS]

I spritz a little on mine every day.

[@tomellison5588]

Subscribed! Much love to you and yours ❤️

[@dianedeatherage9401]

It's not gross to me. I clean my gelding routinely and they drop for me. They willing drop for ticks, too! I get it that it's not a job for everyone but the cost was the reason I got over taboos.

[@esperanzamartinez9834]

Diane Deatherage wait they can get ticks in there?? I’m not a horse owner so I’m soaking up a lot of new information in the comments of this video.

[@thesingleequestrian413]

Just a part of horses. I have one gelding who is shy about it. My big guy, 17.2, is thankfully smart enough to know that it's a good thing to have done.

[@JM-lw6yi]

My sister & brother-in-law are the horse people in the family. I know Sis leaves the sheath cleaning to her husband. As a novice I found this very informative and educational. Not that I'm going to volunteer but I like knowing if the need arises, I at least have an idea what to do. Thank you! My best to you and yours during this pandemic. Stay healthy!🐴🐎😊

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Thank you, same to you!

[@Kelmire1]

Worked with horses for a few years and I never had to do this once, thank god. Cleaned a mare's downstairs ladybits with hibiscrub though 'cause the flies that year damn near ate her alive.

[@1959blee]

“Get your hands off my beanis. Sheaf you very much. Got any more of the sedative?”👍😄

[@helenscott8202]

My father-in-law was actually in the army when they had horses. Later he owned several for trail riding. He felt this should be done weekly. One of the geldings he had was so sore when he bought him, it took a month to be able to finally cleaned the sheath. Never had further trouble.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Hard day's work after collecting salary

[@ohwhatelse]

we were VERY fortunate! I've been around horses all my life & never heard of that cleaning process OR BEANS! WHEW!

[@sheionafinn5138]

Excellent well done. Something that has to be highlighted I have TB Gelding myself. 👏👏🐎🐎

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Sheiona Finn thank you

[@KarolinaBernolak]

Found your channel cus I watch day by day

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

eqine dreamer welcome to my channel!

[@sherrywyllie2163]

We wash them regularly up there in warm weather. Stallion of course are easy....we wash everything while erect. Mares need cleaning between milk teats and usually enjoy it as it gets itchy.

[@120acrewood7]

Yes! My one mare just begs for that

[@wendyrobson9683]

Well I learned something new today! Very interesting and now I have something else to make a conversation with!

[@120acrewood7]

All important information. Thanks for sharing

[@weirdshibainu]

Yeah, it's a chore. But I'd pick a good horse and a dog over most of humankind anyday.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

weirdshibainu me too.

[@leanneadams2549]

Most of us horse lovers would also !!!! 🐴❤️most people just plain suck !!!

[@sheilamack4504]

I cleaned my horse's sheath weekly, with water only,when I gave him his bath. Winter, I just went up there and used my fingers. When you do it often, a problem never arrived in 20 years for me. I never found anything gross about taking care of my horse. I loved every thing I did for him. And he appreciated me doing that. this way, no itching for him . But I also know some horses don't let you touch them there. A vet is asked to do the cleaning. I got my horse used to being touched there when he was very young.

[@jacobking4106]

You probably fondle that thing often.

[@tinadcape6732]

Too much gets rid of good bacteria.

[@tinadcape6732]

@@jacobking4106 I would be lol

[@cyno6037]

@@tinadcape6732 excuse me what

[@DJcyberslash]

We better keep a close eye on you...

[@debbiebabarskas4906]

Thank you, don't have horses now but hoping to soon. This was really very interesting and educational.

[@NilsaFernandez]

This was amazeballs... The world never ceases to amaze me. I did not even know that this was done, and am grateful to learn about this.. obviously I don't own horses so this was totally fascinating.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

+Nilsa Fernandez glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@thevirtualzookeeper8226]

And people question my sanity when I say I prefer my chestnut mare over geldings 🤠

[@chandranapier2259]

The Virtual Zookeeper my mom and dad have two mares, they said this was one of the reasons they’re glad they have them.

[@Volkslady]

I love my chestnut mare! (...and the grey girl in my profile pic!). I've had geldings, and I don't miss this part!

[@jsjh98]

I learned something new, very interesting 🤓

[@novisha15]

Dang, learn something new every day.

[@judylee3589]

I didn't find this disguising at all, but I did find it very informative. Thank you for sharing this. I'm starting to work for a horse rescue and am trying to learn all I can. Again, thank you.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! If you are interested in learning more about horses, check out some of the playlists on my channel. You may find them very helpful.

[@richerDiLefto]

I’ve seen this happen on Dr. Pol. He had to remove a bean for a horse owner.

[@Linda-ro3yp]

I saw that episode too.

[@dianedeatherage9401]

Most owners let their vets do sheath cleaning during routine checkup and shots.

[@outside9746]

Wondering what soap was used . I had the State College Vets from the Vet Hospital come out yearly for dental work and sheath cleaning for geldings. They used ivory soap and did not rinse the soapy water out. I noticed each year the horses looked worse and now they are horrible. I have a new vet that I will have do this work in the future. But it would be good to talk about what a vet should and should not do. I also want to say that one of the female vets complained the whole time and once even said I am not finishing this guy because someone else is not cleaning him. Obviously a vet has to sedate them. One vet told me to get a warm rag and hold it against their sheath, they would drop and I could happily clean it. He did not stay to see how that worked out. It cost a lot to have a vet come out to sedate and clean them When a vet comes for a visit trustworthiness should be heavy on their mind.

[@andreamd7094]

I’m in awe at the trust these animals have for their humans! Great job ladies 👍🏻

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

+Andrea Almaguer thank you

[@annette2877]

I never knew this had to be done with geldings. But if I were to do this with a gelding, I would definitely wear exam gloves.😷 Thank you, for posting this video!

[@joannechinkers254]

I do not know what the big deal is about sheath cleaning. It is easy, quick and important, especially if the horse is prone to “beans.” If your horse drops when relaxed, a quick check for a bean can help you find and remove tin before it gets big enough to cause discomfort. I never needed to have a vet come out for something that a bucket of warm water and a bottle of sheath cleaner could do. The horse should not need sedation unless he has poor ground manners.

[@Jasmine.Philip]

We had a gelding and he got a stone (a pretty big stone) stuck on his sheath and stuck next to/nearly on him so every time he needed to got to the toilet the stone would get dragged and cause him pain - the people who were loaning him didn’t really go to see him often and were clueless about basically everything (wouldn’t groom properly and care for him at the highest standard) so the owner ended up having to remove it - poor thing was uncomfortable 24/7 Check your horses over regularly!

[@takeaim420]

I have a KZbin playlist of videos I play on mute during house parties. And this video is absolutely a crowd favorite.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Oh that’s hilarious! And good idea, I might need to do that 😂

[@tashawoodmansee8118]

Very good video. Surprised by all the owners that didn't know this was necessary. I'd read all about it when I was pre teen. Spent a lot of time on family farm/ranch so learned early how bulls become steers, how to clean fish, dress a deer, etc. Was a nurse/medic, so not much bothers me, except the "feel" of some things & smell. I've taken crap for it over the years but I have to wear gloves for fish & other stinky, slimy things!

[@grizzlegrowlsem]

Whoa! Never thought you’d need to do that. Also, wtf KZbin recommends?!

[@user-zm9yc2kb8x]

you dont have to watch it..ffs you have options

[@nerktwins7023]

The horse doesn't know what is going on but he sure likes it !

[@princessalucia1759]

I used to volunteer at a horse rescue so, of course, cleaning the sheath was obviously something we had to do. Most of the horses really enjoyed it. One of the first times I performed a cleaning I used too much cleaner and didn't rinse it out enough and the poor boy became swollen, I felt so bad. It was swollen for about 1 1/2 days and after that I never used cleaner, just water, and picked out the beans.

[@rebelbelle62]

Oh thank God for vets! I didn't realize this was an issue for male horses. Thank you for this video!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fantail7214]

As interesting as this is, I really want to know why this was in my recommended list

[@SoulUnique777]

Why are you even leaving a comment? Just keep scrolling.

[@mariopaintcomposer5975]

>i wont include you sniffing it >includes it

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

mariopaintcomposer it was too funny to leave it out 😂

[@ubububu5067]

i have to cry laughing at this

[@dfarrow5835]

A very informative video. I have my vet clean my gelding annually. But my boy is very good about dropping for me so I'm going to give it a try. I've been softening up the smegma so that it's easier to clean. With so many flies this year I just don't want to take a chance of a parasite getting into my boy's sheath, which happened to another horse at the barn where I board my horse. So thank you for the video and the education. It's also important to look at the stream of a horse when he's urinating. The 1st time I cleaned up my horse, Doc, it was when he came over and urinated right in front of me with effort and seemed uncomfortable so I checked and sure enough he had some good size beans and after he was all cleaned up he was one happy boy. Again, thank you.

[@lara.genevieve_9416]

Did not know this was a thing. Also not sure why youtube decided this fit on my recommended videos.. but oh well. Educational! Ive had friends who've had horses, now i see how much more work thry had they never told me about!!

[@melted1980]

Every little girls dream is to own a horse...not anymore lol

[@SephirothWaifu]

Realisitically speaking that's because girls are too superficial and ignorant. Heard a lot from my mentor on horses and all the bad horsemanship and ignorance out there and the majority of horse ownership falls on women. Little girls or adults, they have the same issues, actually and to my surprise. Never the animal's fault but the human.

[@taoutdoors8110]

Agreed

[@heehoopeanut420]

@@SephirothWaifu what's you're fucking deal?

[@lincolnmarkivguy9899]

@@heehoopeanut420 What? Don't like to hear the truth?????

[@heehoopeanut420]

@@lincolnmarkivguy9899 okay incel

[@leahv3299]

KZbin's recommended is so weird and random. But I guess I learned something new (although kinda gross). Not so sure I want a horse anymore though haha.

[@TeddieWr]

This is a professional video. Thank you for that.

[@pawpads4561]

Very kewl of u to share and taking care of any type of pets and or animals is work but usually gratifying even with some of the gross stuff that goes a long with it

[@judithashenhurst3589]

I had two geldings for many years and learned the hard way about this necessity from my vet. One of my geldings was much worse than the other one and was very crusty and just downright dirty. Luckily this was an annual thing for my vet to do when he came out for their shots and foot trimming and teeth floating. I didn’t want to do it myself because I was afraid I wouldn’t do it right.

[@teamtarrantequestrian]

Equine America do a sheath cleaner called 'winky wash' - it's really good!

[@fastgurrrl]

Thank goodness she is willing to do this cleaning!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Jodie York I agree!

[@brierobb9879]

Excellent video... essential info !

[@suzystone244]

I'm A DIEHARD horse lover. Washing a sheath....it gets done. No questions. Men suck at sheath cleaning. Geldings...at least it gets done without the " Hey you are doing it wrong " The End❤

[@johnbrownlee8414]

I had heard about this but didn't know if it was true. Now I know.

[@kathrynpavic4510]

My god this is nothing to us who have horse's it what has to be done,you will be surprised how many horse owners don't know this has to be done, it's good that you have shown this.

[@kevinwatkins9367]

Thanks for the information. Good to know.

[@hime1248]

Well I have a mare so for me cleaning her behind when she is in heat is the worst😂

[@tamielynne7374]

This is basically the same thing you have to do if you have an uncircumsized child. But when the child grows older, you teach them how to clean themselves. But my point is that everyone thinks its gross to not circumcise your male children. I think its the way males are supposed to be. You were made that way and just like with male animals, humans have a "cover" or sheath over their penis too. Its just not really looked at it that way i guess. I dont see anything wrong with a guy being uncircumcised. I actually was just telling someone about how you have to clean make horses this way. I found out about it when my aunt use to work on a horse farm. My cousin told me and said they can get health issues if it's not cleaned.

[@lisaclearwater7544]

absolutely baffling that circumcision is legal

[@autobotrock4789]

They're gonna smell bad between showers either way you go. Clean that knob off good and dinner is served.

[@beckstyles3467]

@@autobotrock4789 Ew you need to shower

[@Brilliantnash]

You took the words out of my mouth. Nothing wrong with taking basic hygienic care of males (or females).

[@bigbob1699]

If I was a horse I would have that vet on speed dial . Well done .

[@brittneyr.5114]

I didn't find this to be gross at all. Thanks for sharing such an informative video.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Brittney R. Thanks for watching! The smell is the only part that I find to be kinda gross.

[@dshe8637]

Don't forget to take off any rings before doing this!

[@cgirl905]

This is why I have the vet do it (when they get their teeth done)...then I don't have to do it. Lol

[@shirleyvinson3894]

I was thinking about owning a few horses but after see this, my mind headed for the hills 😂😂😂. It may or may not come back. I hope that it does because I really want horses. I want to be a good steward of my animals and I know that knowledge is power. There!!!! Girl power is back!!!

[@janedoex8345]

I sadly had to stop riding at age 13 and have no clue how I got here. Still very interesting. Didn't know this was an issue, but always interested in learning something new, no matter the subject.

[@JH-kh9lf]

Well I wouldn't stand still for that Ladies! My reaction would be "Wait your gonna do what, where?

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

JH that’s why we sedate them 😂

[@lynnsintention5722]

LOOOL

[@michaelstephens2986]

Some men need to learn to do this as well.

[@pinkpugginz]

😂😂😂😂 yes they do!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

I had to do this on my elderly circumcised father as his Alzheimer's worsened. Found a sore & had to treat it until it healed. Neither parent ever told me, I figured it out during his first shower, remembering cleaning my son more gently & at every bath!

[@Clayton-markisich]

I am glad to see there are no rude comments on this video! This has helped me out, my geldings sheath is kinda crusty or scabbed and I don’t know what I should do about it but I do need to clean him up I just don’t know if I should wash the scabs off or not

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

thanks for noticing the comments, I really appreciate when people are kind. Personally I would have the vet give him a good cleaning to see if there's any reason for concern. If you decide to do it yourself, just keep an eye on it and contact your vet if you notice anything that could become a concern.

[@Clayton-markisich]

@@VersatileHorsemanship will do thabk you for the responce!

[@laura_p17]

Great informative video! My gelding tends to get black goopy and crusty stuff down there and I have had my vet clean it about every 6mo to 1year. He let’s me wash inside but he WILL NOT drop to let me fully clean it on my own. Any suggestions so I don’t have to have the vet out to sedate every time?

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Laura M I honestly don’t have any suggestions about that. Every horse is so different. I had one of my geldings for over 22 years and could not get him to drop. He wouldn’t even drop while sedated.

[@jan3211200]

And this is now on my KZbin watched history...

[@lrlasvegas6427]

I'm surprised the vet didn't prefer to wear gloves! Lol

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Its easier to feel whats going on without them and since her hands are in soapy water its no big deal

[@ellensueread5723]

That was interesting. You are right , not for children. Love all you information. You are great

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

thank you!

[@wiktoriaheinz9244]

Very interesting. I feel a bit sad because I had a wonderful gelding some 30 years ago. I was quite young at the time, and didn’t know much, but his foreskin was very tender and swollen. I asked about it but, got no conclusive answers, different people, including veterinarians, gave me different answers. Now I realized that this was probably what he needed. So thanks for sharing, I wish that I would have known it back then. Well, well - apart from this he lived a happy life for the 18 (of total 25) I had him at least.