How often?

How often should you get your horses teeth floated? I had my horse's teeth done when I first got him 4 years ago.





Any help would be greatly appreciated!

How often?
You should have their dental work done once a year, not always does the horse need to be floated yearly but the vet/dentist will examine the teeth and if needed will float them.
Reply:I suggest asking your vet. Also, read up on teeth care in horse encyclopedias. I'd imagine you'd do it somewhat often, so I think he may need them floated again.
Reply:Once a year.
Reply:Every 6 months to once a year.


I have a QH that gets done about every year to 18 months, but I have a TB that has to be done every 6 months or he gets sharp edges and has a hard time eating.


I think their teeth are a lot like there feet, some have soft ones and some have hard ones. These two horses are the perfect example of that theory. -just my opinion, it is not proven in any way.


On "average" it is to be done yearly.
Reply:At least once per year but they usually recommend twice per year or if you are changing bits. They can float the teeth so that the bit sits better.
Reply:For an adult horse usually once every year or two. You can ask you vet to check them when he gives you horse its shots. When they are younger you have to float more often.
Reply:I would suggest once a year. Be sure that you use a vet or equine dentist that specializes in floating teeth. There is more to it than a local vet running a file back and forth across a few teeth. Our vet uses a special vise to open the horses mouth and the files/tools run off of an air compressor. Yes the horse is midly sedated! The process may take up to 45 minutes depending on the condition of the teeth. We have had a horse that had to go back in about 6 months as his teeth were in terrible shape and needed to be rechecked. What you spend on having your horse's teeth floated will save you on feed as horses with bad teeth will not only drop feed but will not chew it up properly and it will pass right on thru the digestive system. That's why you sometimes see grain in horse manure..........
Reply:Dont worry about it again for years.
Reply:It's an "as needed" thing. Mine are checked at their annual check up and stick me visit. If they need floated, we check on them again throughout the year, until we get a schedule established.
Reply:I suggest having this done every year. Some horses in advanced competition or with problematic teeth will need this done every six months. 4 years is definatly a bit too long for the horse to go. I would definatly set up an appointment with your vet or equine dentist to have his teeth floated. Then the two of you can set up a schedule for the future based on your hroses needs.
Reply:I would suggest having the vet check the teeth when he comes out to give him his shots, (usually 2 a year) but they don't always need them don't each year. some teeth grow slower than others, one of my horses hasn't need his done for the past 3 years. and i have another that need it done about once each year.
Reply:They should be checked at least once a year, preferably twice. But they probably won't need floating every time they are checked...most horses get it done once a year.
Reply:Once a year.You're horse will probably need his done by now.
Reply:A horses teeth should get done every six months! you better get him checked out as soon as you can. And maybe find a new vet! its the vets responisibilty to check his teeth and schedule for the dentist
Reply:Personally - I only float my horse's teeth when necessary. If they are dropping grain or hay when they eat - that's when I float them. Unless I catch the points sooner then I would order a floating.
Reply:Well they should be checked once a year at least and then floated if necessary
Reply:Typically its every 2 years but some horses can go longer.
Reply:my vet said once a year