Dentistry In Horses
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Basic Horse Dentistry Related Videos
The 8 videos in the next 2 rows were made about 2007 – but nothing much has changed in horsemanship since, nor will it ever. These 8 videos demonstrate the horsemanship approach to floating teeth where no automatic use of medications or immobilizations of horses...
Horse Basic Care And Safety – Dental Care
SummaryArticleVideosRelated Material Horse’s teeth erupt throughout their lives with constant wear occurring from teeth grinding against opposing teeth and continual stropping by the tongue. This wear is uneven and creates razor sharp edges that cause discomfort...
Horse Dentistry – Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – General questions about dentistry in horses Does my horse need dentistry? Why dentistry is an important part of a veterinary practice. Expectations between the client and the vet or dentist. How often should dentistry be performed in horses? The purpose of...
Horse Teeth And Oral Cavity – Quidding
SummaryArticleVideosRelated Material Welcome to this topic page. Right now I have not written an article and summary but be sure to check for images in the gallery. As time moves on I am adding summaries and articles, videos and podcasts so eventually there will be...
Horse Teeth And Oral Cavity – Signs Of Sharp Dental Points
SummaryArticleVideosRelated Material Welcome to this topic page. Right now I have not written an article and summary but be sure to check for images in the gallery. As time moves on I am adding summaries and articles, videos and podcasts so eventually there will be...
How We Perform Equine Dentistry Matters
5 days in San Fransisco at the 2018 American Association of Equine Practitioners meeting and I came away with one clear message about equine dentistry. If I want to increase my profits in this specialized sector of veterinary horse care then I need to step up and...
Integrity
A lot has been written about equine dentistry over the past 10 years especially on the forums. There are people who believe that dentistry should be performed only by vets and those that believe that power equipment is the best way to go. Those of you who know me...
Kicked In The Teeth
I have a flat spot on my forehead from me banging my head against the wall. I’ll admit, I’m frustrated. First, just take it from my perspective of examining the teeth of over 60,000 horses and floating over 52,000 horses in the past 31 years. I think I might have an...
Podcast #001 – Medications in Equine Dentistry
Medications in Equine Dentistry are essential to understand as to why they are used and more importantly, why they are often not used properly. One of the buttons you can push on me is this – I really dislike using the terms “tranq” and...
Podcast #004 – Frequency Of Floating Horse Teeth
The frequency of floating a horse is variable and is related to the individual horse. Often, we think of prevention on a mechanical device, like how often do you change oil in a car’s engine. A horse is a living being and not a machine. It is the threshold of pain...
Podcast #015 – The Threshold Of Pain In Horses
There is a point where the pain we are experiencing is beyond our ability to control our reaction to it. This point is our pain threshold and it is different for every person and horse alive. Discovering if your horse is a wimp or a tough guy will help in how you work...
Podcast #029 – 75,000 Horses Floated By Hand
Horse owners want to do the best for their horses either because of the large investment in their purchase and training / showing or because they are guilty or worried that they are missing something important in their care. The responsibility of providing care has...
Podcast #041 – Dentistry Lectures At The 2021 AAEP Meeting
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held their annual meeting last month and offered a section on the current state of equine dentistry. There were 8 lectures and a panel discussion. I report here what they said in each lecture and then add my...
Pull The Tooth!
Please read this first -This post has received a lot of comments. Before you post your question, please read all of the comments at the end to determine if it has already been asked. Remember, I cannot give you direct advice….. see disclaimer. This week a horse...
Speechless In A Case Of EOTRH In A Horse
(This blog’s header photo is of a horse that is moderately affected with EOTRH) Every once in a while I become lost for words. My mind becomes numb and my jaw freezes. My eyelids slowly sweep moisture across my eyeballs as I try to bring things into focus. My...
The Best Interest Of The Horse
The Electrician We should all agree that when we see any professional, we expect that professional to work in our best interest. This would include any service professional from auto mechanic or electrician to any kind of doctor. I just had an electrician come to my...
The Trouble With Dentistry As Seen By A Human Doctor
I came across an article on Dr Joseph Mercola’s website. He is a functional medical physician who is prolific in content helping humans understand their health. I discovered him when listening to many podcasts as I search for information that will help our horses...
This Client Just Says “Easy” to Equine Dentistry Without Drama™
The new client and I sat in the shade of the heated dry air surrounding us in the flat, windy and arid Columbia Plateau east of the Cascade mountain range of Washington state. Pausing to think of the right answer to my question about the Equine Dentistry Without...
Top 10 Things To Know Inside Your Horse’s Mouth – a HorseTalk™ Webcast
Tarter encrusted foreign object on the base of the tongue. The piece of tarter was the size of a guitar pick and just as thin. Discussion: Here are 10 things you should know inside the mouth: 1) Horses chew a lot Chew 25,000 times per day on average Chewing causes...
Videos Of Floating Horses Using Horsemanship
Below is a video playlist from YouTube of the “Seeing Is Believing Tour.” These are just some videos I randomly took of horses after the oral pain was removed. Until you actually see Horsemanship Dentistry™ personally, you may not believe it is possible or effective....
What Is The Cause Of EOTRH In Horses?
After the 2017 meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) featuring Dr Paddy Dixon, the world’s leading expert on dentistry in horses, the cause of EOTRH in horses is still unknown. But I have an idea that merits this blog. Equine Odontoclastic...
Basic Horse Dentistry Related Videos
The 8 videos in the next 2 rows were made about 2007 – but nothing much has changed in...
Horse Basic Care And Safety – Dental Care
SummaryArticleVideosRelated Material Horse’s teeth erupt throughout their lives with...
Horse Dentistry – Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – General questions about dentistry in horses Does my horse need dentistry? Why...
Horse Teeth And Oral Cavity – Quidding
SummaryArticleVideosRelated Material Welcome to this topic page. Right now I have not written an...
Horse Teeth And Oral Cavity – Signs Of Sharp Dental Points
SummaryArticleVideosRelated Material Welcome to this topic page. Right now I have not written an...
How We Perform Equine Dentistry Matters
5 days in San Fransisco at the 2018 American Association of Equine Practitioners meeting and I...
Integrity
A lot has been written about equine dentistry over the past 10 years especially on the forums....
Kicked In The Teeth
I have a flat spot on my forehead from me banging my head against the wall. I’ll admit, I’m...
Podcast #001 – Medications in Equine Dentistry
Medications in Equine Dentistry are essential to understand as to why they are used and more...
Podcast #004 – Frequency Of Floating Horse Teeth
The frequency of floating a horse is variable and is related to the individual horse. Often, we...
Podcast #015 – The Threshold Of Pain In Horses
There is a point where the pain we are experiencing is beyond our ability to control our reaction...
Podcast #029 – 75,000 Horses Floated By Hand
Horse owners want to do the best for their horses either because of the large investment in their...
Podcast #041 – Dentistry Lectures At The 2021 AAEP Meeting
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held their annual meeting last month and...
Pull The Tooth!
Please read this first -This post has received a lot of comments. Before you post your question,...
Speechless In A Case Of EOTRH In A Horse
(This blog’s header photo is of a horse that is moderately affected with EOTRH) Every once...
The Best Interest Of The Horse
The Electrician We should all agree that when we see any professional, we expect that professional...
The Trouble With Dentistry As Seen By A Human Doctor
I came across an article on Dr Joseph Mercola’s website. He is a functional medical physician who...
This Client Just Says “Easy” to Equine Dentistry Without Drama™
The new client and I sat in the shade of the heated dry air surrounding us in the flat, windy and...
Top 10 Things To Know Inside Your Horse’s Mouth – a HorseTalk™ Webcast
Tarter encrusted foreign object on the base of the tongue. The piece of tarter was the size of a...
Videos Of Floating Horses Using Horsemanship
Below is a video playlist from YouTube of the “Seeing Is Believing Tour.” These are just some...
What Is The Cause Of EOTRH In Horses?
After the 2017 meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) featuring Dr...