10/20/2026
Your dental provider can often make or break your training, feeding or lesson program. Without a well balanced and pain free mouth, your horse will not be able to perform their best (ask a c**t starter who has had a horse come in with wolf teeth and caps 😬) feel their best, or reach their maximum health potential. Their mouth affects the way they carry their bodies (a good chiropractor won’t even adjust a horse until their teeth are done) and the way they wear their hooves!
Before hiring a provider, consider a few things.
How long have they been practicing? Did you know that in Maryland and Pennsylvania the laws regarding equine dentistry are very lax and there are providers going around that have not attended or completed any accredited program beyond an introductory class or less?
How much continuing education have they received? As with anything, new information and safety guidelines are always surfacing. Make sure they’re current
Are they certified? Completing a dental program does NOT make them certified. If your horse is insured, your insurance likely won’t cover if something happens and your provider was not.
Is this their full time job?
Are they legally allowed to work in your state? Some states require a specific license (Virginia being one of them) that you cannot obtain unless you are certified, up to date on continuing education credits and are in good standing
There are many amazing providers out there who are doing their best to enable your horses are receiving the top level of care. Price for services should be the LAST question you ask
