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Lorraine Muir
Brackley, Northants


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In my experience, not all horses will display obvious signs of discomfort when they need dental attention. Some will show no signs at all whereas others will show obvious discomfort at the mere thought of a sharp point!
 
Just because your horse does not show signs of discomfort does not mean he doesn't need dental attention!
 
Some common signs of dental problems include the following:
 
Ridden problems -
  • head tossing
  • bolting/rushing
  • rearing
  • refusing to go forward
  • head tilting
  • general poor/inconsistent performance
 
Other problems -
  • Quidding (dropping food)
  • refusing to eat
  • biting
  • difficulty tacking up
  • dropping weight
  • bad breath
  • facial sensitivity
 
These are a few of the common problems but there can be other indicators too. As an owner/rider you know your horse and anything out of the ordinary which causes concern should be investigated. Dentistry is one of many areas which can cause discomfort but can be easily identified and treated effectively.