Endless Mountain Equine Dentistry

01/16/2025

Using a certified dentist is best practice. It’s definitely possible to do an excellent job with hand floats too, but the charges should be even higher if that’s what folks insist on. We see this type of thing all the time, sadly.

ALL EQUINE DENTISTRY IS NOT EQUAL!!
Here is a fairly common case scenario. This horse "just had his teeth done", but was still spooky and refusing to go forward under saddle. I scanned his body, and he was reactive almost everywhere, but especially at the indicator points for TMJ-myofascial pain. A quick glance at his incisors showed a shift in the jaw to the right, so I discussed with his owner that better dentistry could help.
The hand floater had removed some sharp enamel points (not all), and basically done no other work, leaving giant hooks on the first upper cheek teeth. I also corrected excessive transverse ridging, reduced lower ramps, and worked on the table angles, ultimately restoring jaw motion forward-back and side-side (this was completely locked going the the L before work).

If you are using a hand floater because you think it saves you money, it is going to cost you more in the long run. More body issues/behavior problems/turnover of horses to compete in your chosen sport, more vet bills to treat compensatory lameness from TMJ pain, more feed to maintain your horse's condition, more senior feeding when your horse's teeth wear out prematurely!

Now to make it even more confusing, having your vet perform dentistry is also not a sure way of knowing that it was correct. However, there is an international equine dental group (International Association of Equine Dentistry) that holds practitioners to a higher standard. You can search for IAED members through their director

09/05/2024

Mamas happy! Back to school! End of summer sports chaos is over. Had a celebratory brunch and now working on scheduling! Drop a line via dm here or 607-351-6423 if you’re feeling forgotten or it’s time to book in!

07/20/2024

Congrats Helen and Lindsay! I was thinking about how many different types of horses and disciplines we interact with every year… But what’s missing? Cutting horses. Zero competitive cutting horses in this practice. My buddies in Texas might find that hard to believe. 🤣

07/09/2024

KENTUCKY
first week of August
Can’t wait to see y’all💙

06/12/2024

Some fav clients in action at a place that’s dear! Let’s go Sydney Howland !

04/08/2024

Hey! Soulie is famous! Pretty cool Beth R Lajza! Anyone in my area interested in EasyCare shoes? Beth is an expert!

03/12/2024

Facts!!

How much should my mini be eating? 🤔 Has anyone out there ever “over-loved” a mini? 🙋🏻‍♀️ It’s really easy to do, especially when you are used to providing hay and grain to a larger horse (or if you like to see everyone out on green pasture).

The feeding rate for a mini is calculated the same as a larger horse. You should aim for 1.5% to 2.0% of their body weight each day in food. What does that mean? Well, you first calculate what 1.5 to 2% of their body weight would be, and then feed that amount every 24 hours in hay and grain combined.

➡️ Let’s say you have a 250 lb mini – you should provide just 3.75 lb to 5 lb daily in hay and grain. 🤯🤯

Many people are shocked when I tell them to feed only 5 lb per day to their mini… they assume I meant to say per feeding! 😂 The way I would break up the diet in this situation in 2 lb of hay each morning and night, plus half a pound of feed to meet vitamin and mineral needs.

Mini’s are predisposed to obesity which can lead to founder or metabolic conditions, so it is very important we don’t over-love our little friends with too much food. Be mindful of sugar, limit… or better yet, ELIMINATE, green grass (which is high in sugar). Only offer enough feed to meet vitamin and mineral gaps – diet balancers are great tool in this situation!

My go to vitamin/mineral products for minis are 101 Diet Balancer or Element Mineral.

https://strideanimalhealth.com/101-diet-balancer/
https://strideanimalhealth.com/element-mineral/

03/05/2024

Nothing like the first really nice day of March to make the phone blow up! 😂😅 text 607-351-6423 to stay front and center of my list! Working hard to keep up with bookings. If you are having your vet out for vaccines, and we need to coordinate, let’s chat! Or, remember to get your meds lined up!

02/07/2024

Feels like spring! Books are filling, gather your neighbors and send us a request! Best practice is to chat via 607-351-6423 or messenger on this account. Please send reminders if we don’t get right back to you❤️

12/28/2023

We think it’s a pretty great idea to select a provider who has passed a basic test! Here’s a great opportunity to go to a workshop and learn more about the standard and take the IAED certification test! No.. we don’t need it in PA or NY, sadly, but maybe still check and see if your equine dentist has passed this test anyway;)

An opportunity to test for certification will be held following conference and a workshop on Tuesday January 23rd, 2024

Why Certify?

IAED Certification gives horse owners confidence their equine dental service provider has benchmarked and tested skills, proven via our anonymous assessment platform. Professionally, it gives Equine Dental Practitioners a tangible skill level, able to be maintained and honed through our framework of ongoing educational opportunities in the years ahead.

Additionally, several states require Equine Dental Providers to be certified in order to obtain the license needed to legally work.

IAED certification guidelines and requirements can be found on www.iaedonline.com

See you in Texas!

11/30/2023

Headed to Williamsport area Dec 7th, room for another farm, send a message if you need anything done before Christmas!
Pic- very crooked image, visit with a very cool saddle fitter intern/student from leraysville. Comment if you want details!

11/25/2023

Thank you for your continued support on Small Business Saturday! Need a gift for a “hard to buy for” horse person? We have gift certificates! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family, and a great weekend! Good luck today PA hunters!

09/28/2023

Had a very good teachable moment out working today. I saw three horses that I’ve never seen before. One was done by a friend and colleague who is IAED certified a year ago a few states over. The others have been done regularly by an assortment of other folks. I was able to show them what the current situation was with their horses (rough) and what they can expect in real time for maintenance standing in the barn on horses that I have no prior connection to. It was a good testament for choosing an IAED certified equine dentist. cute emmy pony and dogs waiting for me to get on a trail ride for attention 😁