VRH Equine Dental Services

10/10/2022

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁

The 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 is a very large muscle that extends from its tip, which you can see, to the hyoid apparatus and its attacement to the ramus of the mandible at the back.

It is the most sensitive part of your horse's mouth and the most prone to injury.

The tongue is vital for swallowing and influencing the hyoid apparatus

Like any other muscle, restriction or tension within it can induce a muscular chain reaction.

The sensitivity of the tongue is a very important consideration when fitting a bit. An ill-fitting or harsh bit or excessive pressure on the bit from your hands can cause pain and discomfort. In some cases it can result in tension throughout the body and poor performance.

Gillian Higgins

23/07/2022

Baby Fern loves showing off her pearly whites 🦷

14/04/2022

23/03/2022

Interesting read if you’d like to know about your horses teeth 🦷

26/01/2022

Good but cold 🥶 day out shadowing today!

21/01/2022

My daughters pony Max having his teeth done today… 🦷

(Under supervision of a Qualified EDT)

11/01/2022

One of our cases from today - raging sinusitis (infection of the sinuses, pus from the left nostril) and all from this tooth - the 209 - on the surface (top left) it looks like the tiny cavities would be insignificant but when we section the tooth we can see a different story…the small openings in the infundibula enlarge inside the tooth and are completely packed with rotting food material that has entered through the small openings on the surface. In one study (Windley et al 2009) these type of lesions are described as ‘B3’ - small openings that enlarge apically and we would say these are amongst the most dangerous and hard to diagnose. The sinus infection came from a small defect in the root region allowing some food and pus to enter the sinus. Infundibular disease is one of the most under-recognised diseases in equine dentistry and this demonstrates why it’s so important.

06/01/2022

Calculus (Tartar) build up on canines, incredibly satisfying to crack off 🥰

22/12/2021

Great morning out shadowing today 🦷

09/12/2021

⭐️AVAILABILITY ⭐️

As my little one is now attending a Christmas party on Monday morning, I have some dental slots available! 🦷

I am available for Dental examinations and routine floating.

I am fully insured and have availability to take on new clients.

I currently charge a fee of £30 per horse/pony whilst I build up the necessary case studies to sit my exams.

All clients can be emailed a dental chart showing findings from the dental examination and necessary treatments carried out.

PM to book in or for more information.

05/12/2021

I’ve come across some interesting Incisors over the last week!

Photo 1 shows a pony with a missing 101 and partial 201 along with some Diastemata (gaps between teeth) where food is starting to pack, this food need to be picked or flushed out to help prevent further issues such as periodontal pockets or gingivitis.

Photo 2 shows a 23year old cob with diastemata, the gaps in the upper incisors were actually large enough that food wasn’t becoming lodged within the gaps.

Have you ever looked at your horse’s incisors?

04/12/2021

So true…

You will learn a lot by looking at his teeth

03/12/2021

Busy morning today in North Yorkshire, well behaved horses & ponies. Some interesting findings too! More images to follow…

26/11/2021

Two of today’s clients 🥰 very well behaved boys!

I am available for routine Dental Examinations & hand floating - for a limited time only my fee is £30 (per horse)

You’ll receive a Dental chart stating findings and treatment provided.

Message me for more information and to book in 😊

20/11/2021

Lovely morning treating these 3.
Willow, Matilda & Nellie. Matilda is only 4 and still has a couple of deciduous teeth & as the photo shows she has wolf teeth too (105&205)

14/11/2021

I am an Equine Dental Technician based in West Yorkshire and currently attending training courses with TriDent UK Equine Dentistry School. (Most recent course was October 2021)
I am aiming to sit the BEVA/BVDA examination within the next few years after having recently completed the BEVA course in Advanced Theoretical Equine Dentistry.
I spend time on a regular basis with qualified EDT's gaining valuable experience and recently attended a field trip training day run by TriDent.
I am available for dental examinations and routine floating. For a limited time only I will be charging a fee of £30 per horse whilst I build up the necessary case studies required to take my exams.

I am fully insured and taking on new clients.
All clients will be emailed a dental chart showing findings from the dental examination and necessary treatments carried out.

Please get in touch for more information or to book in! 😊

12/11/2021

A few more interesting photos from training with Trident UK Equine Dentistry School in October, these were photos taken of horses that I worked on throughout the week. 🦷

06/11/2021

Yesterday I treated a lovely little 3yr old called Arnie.

Arnie is quite a shy boy and has never had his teeth checked or floated before.

Being 3yrs old he still has quite a few deciduous teeth (baby teeth) so we just had a good look around and reduced those sharp enamel points.

We discovered one wolf tooth (205) so Arnie has been referred to the vet for this extracting before he starts the process of being broken in.

He was such a well behaved boy and took everything in his stride 🥰

31/10/2021

Brilliant week training with Trident UK Equine Dentistry School - gaining invaluable knowledge from some of the best EDT’s in the country!
Passed my assessment to move on to the advanced course too 🎉

02/10/2021

Had the pleasure of treating some lovely horses & ponies today 🥰

Here we have Pip & Georgia (I didn’t manage a picture of the others)

Now time for a hot bath and a glass of wine 🍷

19/09/2021

A little about me. 🦷

I am an Equine Dental Technician based in West Yorkshire and currently attending training courses with TriDent UK Equine Dentistry School. (My next course is in October)
I am aiming to sit the BEVA/BVDA examination within the next few years after having recently completed the BEVA course in Advanced Theoretical Equine Dentistry.
I spend time on a regular basis with qualified EDT's gaining valuable experience and recently attended a field trip training day run by TriDent.
I am available for dental examinations and routine floating which will help build up the necessary case studies required to take my exams.
I am fully insured and taking on new clients. - I charge a fee of £30
All clients will be emailed a dental chart showing findings from the dental examination and necessary treatments carried out.

Please get in touch for more information or to book in! 😊

19/09/2021

The class of May/June 2021!
Marcus Headland, Joanne Pickering, Helen Wallace, Emily McDonagh, Natalie Barnes, Sabrina Mcclumpha, Ruth Skillen, Sophie Bennett, Charlotte Heath-Smith, Charlotte Cambridge, Georgina Caden, Jenny Connor, Lynsey Brookes, Lauren McCartney, Ryan Withey, Fred Mckenna, Lorna Stevenson, Carolann Shaw, Vicky Louise, Jodie Payne, Martin Brookes, Leah Reilly, James Rogers.

14/12/2020

Clip, bath & solarium for Troy & Burt today 🐴🐴

11/07/2020

The boys had a friend over today 🥰

22/06/2020

We had a play out with the boys to Farnley Ride this morning ☀️

15/05/2020

Our foal arrived last night @ 10.20pm 🥰

05/09/2019

Happy horse, happy life 😍