Equine Dentistry Referrals

28/10/2023

Really nice to hear Jolie is feeling so much better after Matteo saw her recently.
We offer a fully equipped equine dental service, covering routine and advanced cases, for the whole of Kent that comes to you. Both Rob and Matteo have post-graduate dental qualifications, ensuring you will receive the highest standards of care for your horse, pony and donkey.

17/05/2023

Last weekend Rob was back teaching in a more practical setting. It was good to be passing on essential practical dentistry skills to members of the profession keen to take this important area of veterinary care seriously.

28/02/2023

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our client evening last night at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre. It was lovely to see you so many of you.
Well done to Matteo for two excellent talks, and thank you to Sammy and Flick for helping organise and the Saddlesdane team for making us feel so welcome.
Finally congratulations to Kate Spillet for winning the saddle pad - we look forward to seeing it in use!

18/02/2023

The size of equine teeth is often a surprise to owners. The teeth erupt and wear down over the horse’s lifetime which means in young horses the teeth can be very large.
Matteo had diagnosed a fractured 210 cheek tooth with apical infection in Pandora, a 4 year old pony. This week, Rob undertook extraction of the tooth. As the photo shows the tooth was so long the apex was close to the eye.

Why not come along to our client evening on Monday 27th February 7pm at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre to find out more about our specialist equine dental care services?

Places are filling fast so email [email protected] to book your place, and be in with a chance to win a LeMieux Saddle Pad!

04/02/2023

CLIENT EVENING - 27/2/2023 7pm
At Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre

As Kent’s only Specialist Equine Veterinary Dentistry Practice we would like to invite to a client evening! We are proud to be an independent veterinary practice who put patients before profits.

Come and meet Rob, Matteo, Sammy and Flick for a evening of education on all things dental.
We will be discussing what we look for on an oral examination, advanced dental procedures and when they might be needed and dental care for our older patients.

Saddlesdane have kindly agreed to open their cafe for us, and we will be providing complimentary teas and coffees for all attendees.

Also there will be a chance to
WIN A LEMIEUX SADDLE PAD
for one lucky attendee!

Please email [email protected] to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you all!

15/12/2022

Earlier this week Rob’s daughter, Olivia, took to the slopes - her pony Midnight wanted to race 😂

13/12/2022

**The importance of good routine dental treatment**

Last week Matteo visited this 5 years old mare for a routine dental check-up. Despite not showing any clinical signs or giving any indications of oral discomfort, our patient presented some nasty deep cheek ulcerations caused by very sharp enamel points.
The sharp enamel points were rasped adequately on the same day reassuring that the cheek ulcerations will heal quickly and for the mare to start feeling much better!
Although cheek ulcerations shouldn’t be normal findings on a routine oral examination, sharp enamel points are commonly seen in horses mouths and can often cause discomfort during ridden exercise. The pressure of the tack and the contact of the cheek with sharp points can predispose to the development of this painful condition and make the riding experience unpleasant for both you and your horse.
Here at Equine Dentistry Referrals, adequate routine dental examination and treatment are considered essential and the key to guarantee the welfare of your horse as well as prevent the progression of dental pathologies.
Please ensure that your horse receives his routine dental check up by a qualified dental practitioner and feel free contact Sammy if you would like us to examine your horse: 07930 989 840

10/12/2022

Last night we had our Christmas meal, jointly with Barr Equine Veterinary Ltd. Rob and Liz have worked together for over 13years, so it was great that two like minded independent equine practice teams could get together to enjoy the start of the festive season. It was nice that Matteo and his partner, Leanna, could also meet the Barr Equine team.

Good food, a few drinks and many laughs were had by all.
We would like to wish all our wonderful clients a Happy Christmas, and thank you for your support in 2022!
🎅🏼 🎄

The official rundown to Christmas has begun with a Christmas meal with friends from Equine Dentistry Referrals!

24/11/2022

Poor little Erwin who we helped last week. Like many miniature ponies and horses, he struggles with his teeth. In this case one of his teeth is rotated and the resulting periodontal (gum) disease has caused a communication to develop between his mouth and nasal passage.
This was first spotted at a routine examination by Matteo, and then followed up by Rob, who has placed a composite plug to prevent food impaction with the aim that the fistula (communication) can heal.
Happy Endings Rescue is an excellent charity doing so much good work in the South East caring for and re-homing horses, ponies and donkeys.

If you have a miniature pony or horse, we are fully equipped with specialist equipment specifically to deal with the challenges their small mouths create, so please contact us to see how Matteo or Rob can help.