Welcome

Kat Seeman - Founder, Director & Expert Sheath Cleaner

Kat founded Southern Equine Sheath Cleaning in 2017, as an idea for an affordable service that wasn’t currently being offered in the south of England. With having over 30 years of experience owning, riding, competing and handling a wide spectrum of horses in lots of different situations, she has gained a huge wealth of knowledge that is so valuable today and in her work.

Trained many years ago by a vet, after she found herself dealing with a sheath issue with one of her own horses. From then, she continued to look after the health of all her equines personal parts. Which later paved a path to discovering a need and founding Sothern Equine.

Kat is regular "Ask the experts" panellist for "Your Horse Magazine" prides herself on providing a calming and enjoyable experience for both horses and owners. and works alongside vets and saddlers to diagnose issues and help keep your horses healthy and their sheaths shiny.

Southern Equine Sheath Barrier Balm

Our Equine Sheath Barrier Balm is ready and on sale now!

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A Protective Balm produced by sheath cleaners right here in the UK helps protect horses against flies and reduces the chances of getting fly strike while also helping to soothe swollen sheaths and reduce inflammation.

Benefits:

Protects against flies
Soothing balm
Reduces fly strike
Natural ingredients
Eco-Friendly
Made in the UK

Swollen Sheaths: Creating a barrier with our special sheath barrier balm, will prevent flies from landing on the sheath surface, which will reduce sheath swelling during the summer months. Because of the ingredients we use, flies typically hate eucalyptus and lavender thus making it less attractive for them to be around. Lavender is also an anti-inflammatory and an antihistamine, therefore making it a soothing balm coupled with the natural beeswax we have added, which is a natural healer.

Fly Strike: Reduces the likely hood of maggots within the sheath.

Eco-Friendly: All our ingredients are locally sourced, and the product is manufactured in the UK. We also use aluminium tins, which are fully recyclable.

FAQ's

What is a bean in a horses sheath?

The ‘bean’ is the common name for a collection of smegma in the tip of the horse’s penis. The tube that the urine passes through is called the urethra and just above the urethra is a pocket of space called the urethral fossa and this is where the build-up of dirt and grime happens, which results in hardened ‘beans’. When the beans get so big, they interfere with the horse’s ability to pass urine properly, which can lead to all sorts of infections and kidney problems. Generally, when horses have severe beans, they will be in obvious discomfort.

Why is it important to clean your horse’s sheath?

Every male horse will get beans and a build-up of smegma, due to the inevitable build-up of grime. Having beans will cause your horse discomfort, a bit like walking with a stone constantly in your shoe. The signs that your horse needs his sheath cleaned include having problems passing urine and you will visibly see a build-up of smegma on the outside of the penis. Most horse owners will also be able to feel the beans, although it is harder to remove them.

How often should I clean my horse's sheath?

Your horse's sheath has a population of "friendly" microorganisms that help maintain a healthy balance within. If you clean it too frequently, you'll kill these microorganisms, disrupting this balance—and your horse's sheath is likely to get even dirtier. It's best to clean his sheath every 6 to 12 months.

How would I know if my horse has a bean or sheath issue?

Signs that your horse needs his sheath cleaned include not letting the penis down to urinate, a swollen sheath, flakes or deposits of smegma clinging to the sides of the penis or to his hind legs.

Sometimes a painful sheath and penis will cause a horse to exhibit signs of colic or irritation.

Build up, or a bean, can cause behavioural problems under saddle, due to extreme discomfort, the beans can cause pressure on the urethra making trot to canter transition difficult and even lead to bucking.

What Areas do you cover?

Berkshire

Buckinghamshire

Devon

Dorset

Essex

Gloucester

Hampshire

Hertfordshire

Isle of Wight

Kent

Middlesex

Oxford

Somerset

Surrey

Sussex

Wiltshire