One Really Good Reason To Have a Mare

Sheath Cleaning. That about sums it up.

I feel like I’m about to introduce myself at an AA meeting:

Hello, my name is Jackie. And until yesterday, I had never cleaned my gelding’s sheath.

I know, I know. It’s an important part of every male horse’s regular care. But because I had never done it (we had a mare growing up), and I had no idea what I was doing – and it’s sheath cleaning – I’ve been avoiding it. But it was cleaning day at the barn yesterday, so I finally got an experienced barn worker to show me the ropes.

I don’t think I can bring myself to write a how to on how to clean a sheath. Besides, it’s one of those things that you really have to just do with the help of an experienced friend rather than learn by studying.

So, Regarding Horse’s tips for learning to clean your horse’s sheath?

1. Suck it up and do it.
2. Find a knowledgeable horse person to talk you through it the first time.

And just for fun, here’s a hilarious video on sheath cleaning with British dressage rider Laura Bechtolsheimer:

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