Dec 2, 20221 minI have an 18 year-old pony ex-stock horse. Recently, he has been having difficulty chewing.What you are describing are very common clinical signs of an aged horse with dental problems. A complete physical and dental exam is...
Dec 2, 20221 minOur 3 year-old quarter horse has what looks like a hard lump under her jaw. There are also some lumpA complete oral examination is definitely needed here as soon as possible. Possible causes are an impacted tooth, an abscessed tooth...
Dec 2, 20224 minCan you list the pros and cons of using a power tool for dental floating vs. hand floating?Firstly, I must stress that any tool used on a horse's mouth is only as dangerous as the hands that drive it. The same can be said for a...
Dec 2, 20221 minWhen riding my horse, he has started tossing his head when I'm trying to turn or stop. What could beHead tossing is one of many possible behavioural responses to pain in the mouth when being ridden or bitted. Other behavioural problems...