Border Equine Dentistry & Bit Fitting

23/09/2025

All appointments for this week will be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
I apologise for any inconvenience and will be in contact to reschedule ASAP.
Thank you for your understanding

17/09/2025

I cant believe my schedule is already heading into November 🫣

Im heading away for the school holidays ☀️🌴 so that had pushed some dates out more than usual.

I do have a little wiggle room and a few extra dates available that I haven’t listed. So if these dates dont suit or your area isnt listed. Please DM me and i’ll see where we can fit you in

Hope everyone is getting to spend more time in the saddle with the days getting longer.

Dani 🐴

15/09/2025

** FINLEY - DENILIQUIN **

Ive had a couple of requests asking when im heading back - (always great to feel wanted 🥰)

Im looking at a day or 2 in October, but as i travel from Albury, I need to make sure I have enough interest to fill at least a day.

If you’re wanting your horses seen, please DM me. That way i can easily find your message and let you know a date

Dani

06/09/2025

I share this every year. ⠀
However it’s important so here it is again.⠀
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There are several plants in Australia that are toxic to horses.⠀⠀
The plant pictured is:⠀⠀
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🌸Cape W**d. ⠀⠀
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It has a long taproot and it can germinate rapidly.⠀⠀
Although it is not thought of as a highly toxic w**d, it can if consumed in quantity, at the early growth stages, be full of NSC’s.⠀⠀
(Non structural carbohydrates). It is possible that it can bring in a laminitic incident in horses and ponies that are susceptible to EMS ( equine metabolic syndrome) or Insulin ⠀⠀
resistant horses. It often attacks the hepatic (liver) cells. ⠀⠀
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🌿Other plants include:⠀⠀
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🌸 Flatw**d which to the untrained eye can resemble Dandelion on a short stalk.⠀⠀
This plants leaves lay flat on the ground (hence the name).⠀⠀
When ingested by horses, Flatw**d attacks the myelin sheath which covers the nerves, particularly the sciatic nerve in the hind quarters which then give the horse a spasticity of movement, which may develop into Pasture Associated Stringhalt!⠀⠀
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🌸Patterson’s Curse: or sometimes known as (Salvation Jane) the young and tender leaves are very palatable to horses I’d there is a shortage of pasture/hard feed. ⠀⠀
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🌸 Firew**d: is a neurotoxin to horses targeting the nerves in the large muscles. ⠀⠀
It’s not particularly appealing to horses as it does retain quite a specific odour.⠀⠀
Mostly grazed by horses with little to no feed.⠀⠀
Long term consumption will lead to serious and debilitating liver damage.⠀⠀
Firew**d is extremely invasive, it can be spread quickly over a long distance by wind.⠀⠀
A single plant can produce up to 18,000 seeds in it’s life cycle.⠀⠀
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If you aren’t sure what species of poisonous plants are on your property, you can seek more information from The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.⠀⠀
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There is also an excellent downloadable PDF from RIRDC Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, titled Plants Poisonous to Horses an Australian Feed Guide.⠀⠀
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https://www.horsecouncil.org.au/plants-poisonous-to-horses-1and

04/09/2025

Its not often that I share what my clients are getting up to - this is one to be super proud of.

Taylor has worked so hard and has been selected to ride at the Pony Club National Championships.

Howlong Pony Club have put together a raffle with great prizes to show their support.

Got my eye on the Grain & Mane voucher or the Horseland Albury voucher. But i know my husband would be keen on the tools or portable wood stove from Yenda Producers!

Get behind Taylor if you can!

Howlong Pony Club are proud to announce one of our junior riding members had been selected to compete at the upcoming Pony Club Australia National Championships.
Congratulations Taylor.. your hard work and dedication is commendable.
To help show our support, we are running a raffle with some amazing prizes thanks to wonderful sponsors, Yenda Producers, Horseland Albury , Jodi Bussell at Grain & Mane and of course Howlong Pony Club ...
https://www.trybooking.com/DFJHC
Click on the link to purchase a ticket... ticket's close midnight Sunday 28th September and will be drawn Monday 29th September

29/08/2025

Do you own a windsucker?
This horse is only 5yo and already has a huge amount or irreparable damage to his upper incisors.

He is new to his owner who now has to try to best manage a horse with a habit so severe that he is quite depressed when unable to windsuck, with the consequences of allowing him to continue the habit.

I understand why so people continue to allow their horses to maintain this habit, but from a dental point of view, its often detrimental to their teeth

25/08/2025

And…. Here is where i plan to be 🦷🐴

I have room for 1 or 2 more horses in both Barnawatha and Yarrawonga for those days, but am in those locations often.

If your area isnt listed, send me a message and ill see when i can make it to you.

Im loving this warmer weather. Better for working and riding.

Dani

25/08/2025

A trip out to Amber Cavanagh Equestrian Services last week to do some dentals on a few horses… this gorgeous TB is with Amber for retraining. An absolute stunner with a delightful, entertaining personality to match. While he wasnt treated on the day. He kept us very amused by his level of interest in what we were doing.
Amber has been a wonderful supporter of my business for a long time and ive seen some great horses produced through her business.
If youre after someone to break, train, work, sell your horse. Get in touch with Amber!

13/08/2025

Wow! Spring is just around the corner, and horses are coming back into work.
Great time to have your horses teeth checked if you dont already have them on a schedule.

For the next few weeks - you’ll find me in the following locations.

Please DM me to make a booking as comments on posts unfortunately sometimes get missed.

If you’re location is missing, send me a message and ill see when i can get to your area

Dani

08/08/2025

Fiona will be in Benalla on Sat August 16th
Anyone needing a bit fitting!

01/08/2025

🎉 Happy Horse’s Birthday! 🎉
August 1st is the official birthday of all Aussie horses — and the perfect excuse to show them off! 🐴🎂

Here are my three looking sharp at past events
(a rare sight, since they’re usually grubby paddock dwellers 😅)Bay is Coco, Black is Leroy and Pally is Moose.

In my work, I mostly see your horses straight our of the paddock— so I’d LOVE to see them under saddle.

📸 Drop a photo in the comments of your horse - trail, barrels, dressage, jumping, pony club, whatever you do