horse bits

[tom1]

hay mate can i ask if your surposed to clean a male horse private bits, and whats best to do it with. fyi, i wont be doing it

thanks

 

[Apache]

Thanks for the question!

Yes you are supposed to clean the sheath/penis. The smegma builds up and can cause irritation and has been linked to cancerous change. Some horses are a bit ticklish but they get used to it.

Warm water (not hot!) and mild detergent is fine (Hibiscrub, dilute washing up liquid), but propriety sheath cleaners are available! You are better soaking things thoroughly with a sponge, rather than pulling and picking at bits. Most horses will let you extrude the penis. Do wear disposable gloves!

Let us know how you get on, and have fun!

 

[tom1]

thanks for the advise.

i am alergic so touch him as least as posible.

its my mums horse she was put off by the proper cleaner as she is worried that he might not let her rinse it off properly once its on. will tell her warm water and sponge sokeing

thanks again

 

[Apache]

thanks for the advise. i am alergic so touch him as least as posible.

its my mums horse she was put off by the proper cleaner as she is worried that he might not let her rinse it off properly once its on. will tell her warm water and sponge sokeing

thanks again

A splash of detergent really helps. If it's really dilute I wouldn't worry about rinsing. It's going to do less harm than the smegma!

 

[Doc Hudson]

I must just say I am very impressed with the quality of answers given in our ask the vet section. On the face of it it seams a strange combination, but it just goes to show that electricians do have a lot of pet related issues. Thank you Apache for sharing you veterinary knowledge on this forum.

Doc H.

 

[Apache]

Thank you Apache for sharing you veterinary knowledge on this forum.

no problem Doc

 

[danny7299]

Use a pressure washer .... ?

 

[Doc Hudson]

I have to confess when I read the title to this thread I though it was the stuff that goes over the horses head, the bridle and bit, as in.

http://www.rideaway.co.uk/horse-bits/Default.aspx?gclid=CO_7-OSNvaACFcIB4woddC1pTA

However once I read the post it did bring a wry smile! I was interested to see how Apache would approach his answer with out using the 'P' word.

Doc H.

 

[ianmacd]

I have to confess when I read the title to this thread I though it was the stuff that goes over the horses head, the bridle and bit, as in.http://www.rideaway.co.uk/horse-bits/Default.aspx?gclid=CO_7-OSNvaACFcIB4woddC1pTA

However once I read the post it did bring a wry smile! I was interested to see how Apache would approach his answer with out using the 'P' word.

Doc H.

I thoiught that too.

 

[tom1]

very helpfull patch.

one more thing, can you recomend a detergent. thanks.

yes when i did the title i did think people would think it something to do with tack.

 

[tom1]

I must just say I am very impressed with the quality of answers given in our ask the vet section. On the face of it it seams a strange combination, but it just goes to show that electricians do have a lot of pet related issues. Thank you Apache for sharing you veterinary knowledge on this forum.Doc H.

on board with that, is very helpfull

 

[tom1]

Use a pressure washer .... ?

:coat

 

[Apache]

very helpfull patch.one more thing, can you recomend a detergent. thanks.

We use Arial........ (don't use it on your horses willy, mind!)

Washing up liquid, Hibiscrub both fine.

 

[tom1]

We use Arial........ (don't use it on your horses willy, mind!)Washing up liquid, Hibiscrub both fine.

nice one mate thanks

 

[Andy™]

one more thing, can you recomend a detergent.

Fairy? (not the meter/seal type!)

 

[tom1]

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[tom1]

still not been cleaned mate, he dont like it being touch, just have to be patient and keep trying i guess.

 

[Apache]

still not been cleaned mate, he dont like it being touch, just have to be patient and keep trying i guess.

Aye, they can be a bit ticklish! An assistant holding up a front leg does really help.

Don't get kicked!

 

[tom1]

Aye, they can be a bit ticklish! An assistant holding up a front leg does really help. Don't get kicked!

will try that its what she used to do with her last horse when clipping under her belly