29/08/2026
Regular dental check ups are a vital part of horse welfare and are a big contributing factor to weight management. If a horse cannot chew effectively they will either not ingest the food and/or not digest it optimally.
Robbie Williams has a front 🦷 missing and as a result he has to see belvoir_equine_vets twice a year to keep the corresponding lower tooth from growing into the gap and hindering his ability to chew properly.
Keep an eye on your horse and note if they are spitting food out after they have tried to chew it (quidding), if they suddenly start leaving food or if they are losing weight. A dental check up could be a good place to start.