The coming of spring is, in some ways, a rebirth. It's the time when many horse owners dig out their grooming supplies and clippers and breathe fresh life into their furry charges (aka, the Spring ...

Every male horse will benefit from sheath cleaning, because they get ‘beans’ and a build-up of smegma due to the inevitable build-up of grime in that area of their anatomy. Having beans will cause ...

How did you get into sheath cleaning? I had always cleaned my own horses’ sheaths and I just thought everyone did it routinely. I am based at Gleniffer Stables near Maidenhead in Berkshire, which used ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My second question revolves around the inside of my horse’s sheath. I can feel and sometimes shake out black, sticky, smelly material. I don’t want to hurt him by picking at it but ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My gelding’s sheath has been swollen for the past week. He seems fine, but I am concerned that I haven’t seen him urinate lately. Is he filling up with urine? – Worried Dear Worried ...

Examination of the sheath, penis and testicles can be likened to a “well man check” for horses. Just like dental checks, foot care, vaccinations and worm control, it’s an essential part of routine ...