An important piece of horse tack is the bit. The bit is placed in the mouth of the horse and rests in an interdental region where teeth are not located. Riders utilize the bits to communicate with the horse. Most bits are constructed of metal or a synthetic...
Over the last few years, I have taken in many starved and neglected horses, most with severe weight issues. The last seven horses I have taken in have had little to no dental hygiene ever done to them. It amazes me that simple maintenance like this is...
Horses are much tougher on their teeth than we are. Fortunately for them their teeth keep growing until they are 27 to 30 years old! It's a good thing too since the tough forage that they eat wears their teeth down. If their teeth did not keep growing...
Most horse owners are aware of the need to have their horse’s teeth checked regularly by an equine dental practitioner or their vet. As horses grow older their teeth can develop hooks and rough edges which if untreated can cause painful ulceration to...
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