Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Equine dental care

> Moved my gelding to a new barn in December, and I've been happy with the
> care he's getting.  But now the farm owner has scheduled a visit from the
> equine dentist (non-vet) she uses, and the boarders have signed up 24
horses
> for the appointment!!  Many of these horses are young and may not need
much
> of any treatment, but the guy is not arriving until late afternoon, and
the
> farm owner says he'll probably be there 2-3 hours.
>
> I don't see how he could even give a good look at so many horses, let
along
> provide needed treatment.  Am I off base?  If not, can anyone refer me to
a
> good equine dentist (vet or otherwise) who will come to northeastern
Carroll
> County, Maryland for a single horse?

Well, just as an example, our local veterinary dentist was just here this
morning, and did four horses (none of which needed much more than
maintenance work), and was here for over an hour and a half.  (And we had
horses caught up and waiting, and no delays.)  I've worked with an
outstanding lay dentist in the past, and her methods and time taken were
pretty much the same as the excellent veterinary dentist I'm using now.

I'd also say that the young horses often require almost as much work as the
neglected geriatrics--they are often in CRITICAL need of dental work.  I'd
say that unless the dentist is super-human and can work from dawn to dark on
a long summer day, I'd want him there for 2 DAYS to do 24 horses.

Sorry, I'm not from your area, so can't recommend anyone--but just thought
I'd share my impressions....

Heidi


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