[Patty55]

We'd vacuum them when they came in from turnout all dusty and dirty. If they came in muddy we'd let it dry and then vacuum them. The alternative was to put some serious elbow grease brushing the dirt out.

They sell special vacuums for this, we just used a cannister style with that attachment that I think is for upholstery.

Mine showed all year so they were usually clipped, but if not they would get a really thick winter coat that you would have to curry it off and use a shedding tool.

Next lesson in the series "The Wacky World of Everything Equine" ... What is a sheath? Who cleans it?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Patty55

We'd vacuum them when they came in from turnout all dusty and dirty. If they came in muddy we'd let it dry and then vacuum them. The alternative was to put some serious elbow grease brushing the dirt out.

They sell special vacuums for this, we just used a cannister style with that attachment that I think is for upholstery.

Mine showed all year so they were usually clipped, but if not they would get a really thick winter coat that you would have to curry it off and use a shedding tool.

Next lesson in the series "The Wacky World of Everything Equine" ... What is a sheath? Who cleans it?

Um... I watched the video. Hopefully that person would be the veterinarian.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Next lesson in the series "The Wacky World of Everything Equine" ... What is a sheath? Who cleans it?

I loved everything about feeding and grooming horses, except for cleaning the sheath! Why do really good riding horses need to be geldings.

[Patty55]

Nope, the Vet is not the WEINER CLEANER. When it's time for it, it's time to hire a groom.

[kittygilchrist]

ewww. I never had horses. Had to look up sheath..
1. a close-fitting cover for something, esp. something that is elongated in shape, in particular.
silly me, what does being a gelding have to do with the sheath? is sheath the same as foreskin?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

ewww. I never had horses. Had to look up sheath..
1. a close-fitting cover for something, esp. something that is elongated in shape, in particular.
silly me, what does being a gelding have to do with the sheath? is sheath the same as foreskin?

You're pretty much on the mark. Sheath Cleaning for Male Horses: How-To | Video | TheHorse.com

A lot more involved than vacuuming the family pet...

[keithwand]

We tried to vacuum ours but they hated the wheels running across their backs.

[susiejwill]

I've learned a lot here today. The video has given me a bit of a cramp, but nothing like the one it's going to give my husband.

When he sees the video I mean.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by keithwand

We tried to vacuum ours but they hated the wheels running across their backs.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by susiejwill

I've learned a lot here today. The video has given me a bit of a cramp, but nothing like the one it's going to give my husband.

When he sees the video I mean.

You're going to let him read your post? you go girl!

[DougB]

I haven't seen the video, but does the horse seem to be smiling?

[susiejwill]

Let's just say he was more comfortable with the video of the corgi being vacuumed than the sheathing. After the latter he put the house up for rent, I kid you not---See Rental Near Brownwood.

[DougB]

Soooooo, how much does one pay to get a willy washing?

[kittygilchrist]

DB, don't know how much it costs, but be sure to ask if it comes with a song....

I found that on the internet, but I'm not sharing it.

we're still getting away with this?

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by DougB

Soooooo, how much does one pay to get a willy washing?

Depends, usually $20-40. There was one girl at the barn who would do it for free, so I gave her $20.

My horses seemed to like it.