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Snake River Equine Services LLC

Providing affordable equine dental care. Based out of Blackfoot, Idaho
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08/29/2024

We are so excited to be expanding our family very soon but with that being said we are experiencing some unexpected complications with my pregnancy. Due to these complications our baby girl will be here earlier than expected and restrictions have been placed for working. At this time I will be doing haul ins only to our place in Shelley unless discussed otherwise. I’m hoping to be back full swing at the beginning of the year. If you don’t hear from me please bear with me and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding and please reach out if you have any questions!

07/21/2024

We proudly serve Idaho, Wyoming and Western Montana. Give us a call, text or Facebook message to get scheduled!

06/24/2024

Get your equine friends scheduled this summer for their annual dentals!

02/08/2024

Super nice little mare. She’ll make someone an awesome horse. She’s built correct and has a great start.

01/27/2024

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01/25/2024

It’s almost National DENTAL Month! Get 15% routine dentals all month long!

Remember dentistry is a standard of care. Exams and floats should be done every 6-9 months starting at 2.5 years old.

Call, text or message me to schedule!

01/05/2024

This is a great read! Learn more so you can do better!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from our four legged friends to yours! 🎄

12/20/2023

Did you know horses teeth continuously erupt over their life and erupt around three to four mm per year?

Horses teeth are called hypsodont (a tooth that continues to erupt from the jaw for prolonged number of years)

The average adult permanent premolar or molar is approximately four inches long (100 mm) and should last them for 25-30 years with proper and yearly dental care.

Abnormal conditions or wear patterns of the teeth are typically caused by habits and behaviors. The smallest abnormal wear pattern can disrupt the normal chewing pattern. If these abnormalities are not corrected quickly it can permanently change the chewing pattern. Minor pain, severe pain, discomfort can all be caused from overgrowths or malocclusions to adjacent teeth due to abnormal condtions. Abnormal conditions can occur as early as 2 years of age.

Equids are naturally prey animals and will generally avoid showing pain and weakness to protect themselves from predators. Physical behavior is not the best way to judge if a horse needs dental care. Dental care needs to be a priority and standard of care as it’s equally as important as farrier work, immunization and deworming.

The photos shown here are of horses 20 years and older that have never received any dental care over their life. These horses have very abnormal dental conditions as well as many missing teeth. These are irreversible conditions and equine dental professionals can only help provide comfort care as best as possible. These horses require specialized care and feed to maintain their weight.

Dental exams should be a standard of care. They should be done every 6-9 months or at a minimum once per year, starting when training begins or at 2.5 years of age.

If you have any questions leave them in the comments! 😊

12/04/2023

🎄Christmas Special🎄

For the month of December get $15 off your horses yearly dental exam and float!

This does not include additional sedation, extractions, and or travel fees

❤️Buy your horse a special gift ❤️

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

I am so thankful for all of my clients! God bless and have a wonderful day!

10/30/2023

Winter has made its way here unfortunately.🥶Winters can take a hard hit on our geriatric horses but let’s not forget about the young and mid aged. Weight is not a good way to access a horses dental condition and should always be checked and done at a minimum once per year. Some of the worst teeth I have seen have been from a fat and fleshy horse. Help you horses by having their teeth done once per year. I have plenty of openings right now and don’t forget I offer traveling services! Text or call @ 307-359-8613 or message me to get scheduled!

10/15/2023

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! As a Certified Veterinary Technician myself I would like to celebrate this special week with doing a drawing for a free routine dental! Veterinary Technicians are so much more than people realize. We are anesthesiologists, radiologists, oral hygienists, Lab Technician, Phlebotomist, Nurses, Groomer, Educator, Janitor, Emotional Support, Receptionist and so much more!

To enter the drawing do the following!

1. Like this post!
2. Like and Follow my Page Snake River Equine Services LLC
3. Comment on this post one thing you have learned about equine dentistry or one thing you have enjoyed about my services!

At the end of the week October 21st, I will make sure all that entered have followed the 3 rules and will use a random generator to pick one special person to win! I will go live 4pm MT on October 21st!

The winner will get one free routine dental to be used within 1 year from today! Sedation and travel fee not included!

10/13/2023

Dental care is so incredibly important and this just shows it! Incisor work is also a very crucial part of dental care and is often overlooked or considered harmful to the teeth due to a lack of dental education. Getting your horse the proper dental care and using the right professional can prevent these issues. The horses dentation plays a crucial role in the rest of the body and if it’s not correctly balanced, the body is not balanced.

09/20/2023

October appointments are still available throughout the month! Get your horses in before the cold hits😃

*upcoming trips*
*FULL*October 2nd Lolo Montana- Victor Montana
*few available* October 3rd Victor Montana- Blackfoot, Idaho

09/07/2023

Appointments are still available for September! Get your horses scheduled for their yearly exam before this cold weather hits! 😁🥶

07/27/2023

❗️❗️ Upcoming trips❗️❗️
4/12- 4/13/24 Torrington, Wyoming
4/26-4/28/24 Nampa, Idaho

Many other dates are available for appointments as well!

Affordable and advanced dental care is my top priority! Discounts are available for large numbers or groups!

Call, Text or message me to get scheduled

07/16/2023

I got a few openings left for July (around Blackfoot area but can travel wherever) Also booking for August! Text, call or message me to get your horses in for their yearly dental exams! And thank you to all my amazing clients, I couldn’t do what I love without all of you!❤️

06/28/2023

If you are looking for professional, precise and advanced dental care for your equine contact me to get scheduled! I do dental care for all equine (horses, mules, donkeys, ponies/minis, drafts) whether they are geriatric or adolescent, trail ponies or athletes I do them all. Openings available for July through end of 2023! 307-359-8613 call or text or message me here!

06/25/2023

❗️❗️Case of the Day❗️❗️

This is a 6 year old thoroughbred mare off the track. Her new owner came to me with complaints of head tossing and resistance with the bit and lack of weight maintaining. Immediately after opening her lips to evaluate her incisions I noticed she had a retained deciduous tooth (baby tooth). When her 3rd upper incisor started erupting around 4 1/2 years old, her deciduous tooth did not shed and resulted in the adult tooth to be pushed behind the deciduous tooth where it didn’t belong. We opted for it to be removed with hopes that the adult tooth will naturally move forward into its correct place. We will be watching it closely and if it does not move forward on its own, we will be placing braces on this mare especially with how young she is we want to keep her teeth in good condition and prevent the opposing tooth from erupting into the open space.

06/17/2023

I got a few last minute openings for around Blackfoot area (within 30 miles of Blackfoot) for June 27 and 28 for dentals. Call, text or message me to schedule you horses yearly dental exams!

06/13/2023

I have a few openings for June 21st in Preston or Franklin. I could also do anything in between Blackfoot and Franklin that day. Call, Text or message me to schedule!

06/08/2023

I have last minute appointment openings for tomorrow in Jerome/Twin Falls/ Rupert/ Delco area. Please message or text me right away if you are interested

06/05/2023

Did you know?

I have had many questions asked about wolf teeth and the tooth in question was actually the canine, so I figured it would be a great opportunity to do an education post.

In the first photo these teeth are the canines. They are s*x dominate and present in stallions (males) They erupt between 4-5 years of age typically. They can be seen in mares sometimes but normally are much smaller. Canines are fighting teeth and pretty much useless for anything else, leading them to get build up of tartar and plaque. Some horses get an excessive amount of build up more than others (in photo 2) This makes it very important to break the plaque off and buff the tooth to prevent decaying or gingivitis. Buffing will also shorten the tooth and take the shape edges off to prevent the tongue from abrasions. They may not appear very large but these teeth have a long, large and curved root and should only be removed if diseased.

The wolf teeth are actually the first premolar. 3rd photo) Although many times they are not very big, it’s super important that they are removed. Occasionally they can even be hidden underneath the gum tissue and that is called a blind wolf tooth and can cause lots of discomfort if not removed. Wolf teeth erupt at 6-9 months of age and should be removed before started under saddle around 2-3 years old. These teeth are typically only on the upper arcades (rows of teeth) and occasionally you will find one on the lower arcades( rows of teeth) and are often missed due to their appearance. These teeth can be many different sizes and shapes and should be removed for the comfort of your horse.

I hope this educational post helps give a better understanding of these teeth and the horse’s anatomy. If you have any questions please feel free to ask or reach out and if there’s anything in particular you would like me to do an educational post on please let me know!

05/31/2023

❗️❗️Boise, Emmett, Treasure Valley❗️❗️
EDIT: LAST DAY TO BOOK, got a couple openings left!

I will be in the area and working out of a facility on Hwy 52 between Emmett and Horseshoe Bend.

I am taking appointments for June 28.

Hauling into this facility is preferred and by doing so my travel fee will be split between everyone who schedules!

Please let me know ASAP if you want on my list!

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