A gap at the gum line allows food to pack between the teeth. Why do horses have gaps in their teeth? However, horses are occasionally encountered with gaps between some of the teeth, either due to the loss of a tooth or to poor eruption. Food may become trapped in Read more…
Bright gums could be a sign of toxicity whereas very pale gums can indicate that the capillaries aren’t carrying blood effectively and can be a sign of blood loss, fever or anaemia. Why are my horses gums pale? Very pale pink, almost white, gums may be the result of decreased Read more…
The process of removing potentially harmful sharp points and edges from the cheek teeth is called rasping or ‘floating’. This is undertaken on a regular basis depending on the age of the horse and the health of the mouth. What do you call a horse dentist? Equine dental technicians (also Read more…
Horses older than 20 years may have one to four teeth missing but as they can reach the age of 30 and more, it is tooth loss that may determine their life span eventually, when living in feral conditions. How old are horses when they lose their teeth? Young horses Read more…
Galvayne’s Groove. The “Galvayne’s Groove” is a dark vertical groove that occurs on the outer surface of the upper corner incisor teeth in mature horses and extends down the length of the tooth. The groove first appears at the gum line in the center of the tooth when the horse Read more…
In the wild, horses groom each other as well as rolling at will and rubbing against trees to maintain healthy skin. Domesticated horses must rely on humans to provide the opportunity for skin care. How do wild horses survive without trimming? Wild horses maintain their own hooves by moving many Read more…
Clean water and fresh grass can do more for a horse’s teeth than any toothpaste. If absolutely compelled to do so, try using a toothbrush with plain water to scrub the teeth. How do I clean my horses teeth? -> Use a large, damp, toothbrush to gently brush your horse’s Read more…
‘They won’t stop horses getting cast’: vet’s warning over bedding banks. An equine vet is warning horse owners that building banks against the sides of a stable will not necessarily prevent a horse from getting cast. Why does my horse keep getting cast? When horses are stabled in a stable Read more…
Feeding blue-green algae is as close as you can come to having your horse on pasture year round. Of all the benefits I have seen from the algae, the improvement in hoof quality is probably the most dramatic. Is it OK for horses to drink water with algae? Toxins produced Read more…
In the given quotation, the verse that is an example of iambic pentameter is that it contains five metrical feet each following a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Why is the verse an example of iambic pentameter? Iambic pentameter refers to the pattern or rhythm of a line of Read more…