Every gelding owner dreads when it’s time to clean their horse’s sheath. Though unpleasant as it may be, cleaning your gelding’s sheath can be beneficial to his health.
The sheath is the part of the stallion or gelding that provides protection and support of their penis. It is an enfolded skin pocket that is located on the underside of the belly, ...
When going to clean your horse’s sheath, the first thing you need to assess is if your horse is comfortable with you touching his sheath. Some horses may tense up and even kick out when their sheath area is touched.
Since the sheath is a sensitive area, you want to work gently and slowly, otherwise, your horse may retract his penis. Some horses may be fully extended the entire time, where some may only partially extend or not extend at all.