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How often? |
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 Having
a regular EDAA Dentist means you’ll both
know when each horse will need to be
seen.
We recommend when each horse is due for
its next visit. How often a horse is
done depends on the individual horses
age, dental conditions and what they are
eating. |
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You can use these general timings as a
guideline: |
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Young horses |
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The first time a horse’s teeth should be
done is preferably during the mouthing
process. |
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Young horse’s teeth grow faster and they
lose milk teeth, which can need
attention. Younger horses are also in
their learning years so having problems
in the mouth, causing pain especially
with a bit, can develop bad habits that
are difficult to break. So we recommend
young horses get more regular dental
maintenance. Professional trainers
usually get their young horses checked
every two or three months, to prevent
risk of any problems. |
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Paddock fed horses 5 years or younger
are seen every 6 months.
Stable fed horses 5 years or younger are
seen every 3-4 months. |
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Mature horses |
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Mature horses without unusual dental
conditions should be regularly
maintained to ensure a long healthy
life. |
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Paddock fed horses 5 years or older are
seen every 12 months.
Stable fed horses 5 years or older are
seen every 6 months. |
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With old horses, 20 years plus, teeth
growth slows and they can start losing
their molars. There is not much we can
do to help these problems. Ask your
horse dentist but they may say checkups
are not necessary for up to 2 years
unless signs of problems occur. Caring
for your horse throughout its life will
increase the oral condition and decrease
the problems in later years. |
