Floating horse's teeth?

hello everyone!


i was wondering, do you have to float all horses teeth or just older ones? My understanding is you only have to when their teeth don't grind properly, but dosn't that mostly happen in older horses? :-/


Please let me know A.S.A.P.!


thanks!!!

Floating horse's teeth?
Floating a horse's teeth when it is younger is a good idea (and a preventative measure for when they ARE older) to make sure that the horse has a propper grinding surface. The better the grinding surface of the teeth, the easier it will be for the horse to process his feed most effectively to get the most nutrition out of it. On top of that, it helps to keep possible sharp points down, and insures that the bit fits in the mouth comfortably, and that the horse isnt experiencing any pain from any overly sharp points on his teeth. All our school horses are on a pretty regular scedual to have their teeth floated to prevent worse problems down the road. The get their teeth floated about once a year.
Reply:Really, a horse needs his teeth looked at and floated every year or every other year....their teeth never stop growing and the arcades that develop in the line of molars can become very sharp and extremely uncomfortable. As yearling molars begin to appear....they particularly need their teeth looked after as the process begins of growing permanent teeth and of losing baby "caps" on their teeth.
Reply:we have the vet check them once a year at least
Reply:I would definitely float horses' teeth when they are younger as opposed to when they're older. Usually twice a year floats will suffice for most of their life.
Reply:i get one initial teeth floating for my horses and one touch up every 80 days for optimum oral health. never had any issues.
Reply:I have my horse's teeth checked when they are yearlings and before they are bridled, and have their wolf teeth removed as well as an initial float. Then I have them done on a yearly basis. An middled aged horse that has normal dental structure and has been well maintained might be able to get away with floating every two years or so. Once they become older such as late teens they will need to be done yearly again.


Dental problems can cause pain when being ridden, an increase in risk of colic due to chewing problems, a grumpy attitude from your horse due to constant pain, head tossing and other behavior problems, etc. It just isn't worth the risk to me.
Reply:Floating should be done at least once per year.


Some horses needs it done more often.


Until they are about 5-6 they should have them checked about every six months. While they are shedding out the baby teeth sometimes those will need to be pulled in order for the adult teeth to come in correctly.


As they age they may need to be done more often it depends on how the horse eats and wears it teeth down.


If they have hook and points it may hurt for them to chew.
Reply:yes all horses should have their tooth floated. every 6-12 months depanding on the horse. they will spill alot of food when they need to be done