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How To Remove Your Gelding's Bean (Step-By-Step Guide) | EEVS Horse Vet

Does your gelding really need his bean removed? Yes — and here's exactly how to do it safely. 🐴 In this module from When Minutes Matter: Equine Emergency Mastery, Dr Louise Cosgrove from Exclusively Equine Veterinary Services walks you through how to locate, soften and remove your gelding's bean — the waxy build-up of smegma in the urethral fossa — quickly, calmly and without stress to your horse. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of gelding care. A neglected bean can cause discomfort, difficulty urinating, and health complications over time. The good news? With the right technique, it takes just a few minutes. In this video you'll learn: What a gelding's bean is and why it needs regular removal How often to clean your gelding's sheath and bean What supplies you'll need (and what to avoid) Step-by-step technique for safe, stress-free removal Warning signs that something may be wrong 🎓 Want the full course? When Minutes Matter: Equine Emergency Mastery is a complete 10-module online course for horse owners who want to be prepared for any equine emergency — from vital signs and triage to colic, wounds, lameness and more. 👉 [Your course link here] 🌐 Visit us online: DIY Horse Vet: [website link] Exclusively Equine Veterinary Services: [website link] 📱 Follow along: Instagram: @eevshorses Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEVS1 ⚠️ This video is for educational purposes. Always consult your veterinarian for individual health concerns about your horse. #HorseCare #GeldingCare #DIYHorseVet #EquineHealth #HorseOwner #WhenMinutesMatter #EquineEmergency #SheathCleaning #HorseGrooming #DrLouiseCosgrove #ExclusivelyEquine #HorseHealth #GeldingBean #EquineCare #HorseVet