Horses' Teeth and Their Problems

Book excerpt: Problems with riding and feeding, as well as recurring colics, can all be related to trouble with horses’ teeth. Just as with humans, regular dental examinations are a must for horses. Equine dentistry is a specialist area, but one with which all horse owners and those who care for horses should be acquainted. The kinds of problems that can affect horses’ teeth, how to recognize them and how to avoid them, together with the techniques and types of instruments used for dental treatment, are the subject of this book, which will be of interest to practitioners and others alike.