FREE GUIDE FOR HORSE OWNERS
The Essential Horse Owner's Guide to Equine Dentistry
Is Your Horse Trying to Tell You Something?
Learn how to recognize the early signs of dental pain, understand what happens during a proper dental examination, and discover why many dental problems go unnoticed until they become serious.
Your Horse Can't Tell You Their Mouth Hurts
Many horses continue eating, working, and behaving “normally” even when significant dental disease is present.
What starts as a small issue can eventually affect:
Comfort and welfare
Performance under saddle
Weight maintenance and condition
Acceptance of the bit
Long-term health
The challenge is that many signs are subtle and easy to miss.
That's exactly why we created this free guide.
Inside This Free Guide You'll Discover:
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How Dental Problems Affect More Than Just Teeth
Understand how dental pain can influence your horse's comfort, behaviour, performance, and overall wellbeing. -
The Warning Signs Every Horse Owner Should Know
Learn the common signs associated with dental discomfort, including:
- Dropping feed
- Weight loss
- Quidding hay
- Bad breath
- Head tossing
- Bit resistance
- Changes in behaviour
- Facial swelling
- Nasal discharge
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What Happens During a Proper Dental Examination
Discover why modern equine dentistry is about diagnosis first—not simply floating teeth. -
The Difference Between a Float and a Complete Dental Assessment
Many owners assume they're the same thing. They aren't. Learn why a thorough examination often reveals problems that cannot be identified during a quick routine float. -
When Dental X-Rays May Be Needed
Understand when your veterinarian may recommend radiographs and how they help identify disease hidden below the gumline. -
How Often Your Horse Should Have Dental Exams
Get practical recommendations for young horses, performance horses, senior horses, and horses with existing dental disease. -
How to Choose the Right Dental Provider
Learn the important questions to ask when selecting someone to care for your horse's mouth.
This Guide Is Ideal For:
- Horse owners wanting to better understand equine dental health
- Owners of performance horses
- Senior horse owners
- Owners experiencing behavioural or ridden performance issues
- Anyone wanting to make informed decisions about their horse's care
Written By Veterinary Professionals
This guide was created to help horse owners better understand what modern equine dentistry should look like and why proactive dental care plays such an important role in your horse’s long-term health and welfare. Dr Olivia James BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS (Equine Dentistry), CMAVA, DICEVO, DAVDC (Equine) and Dr. Apryle Horbal VMD, MPhil, MRCVS, DAVDC-EQ have over 50 years of specialising in equine dentistry and bird certified diplomats.
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