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21/01/2025

It's not just our EQUINE's that can struggle with TMJ discomfort..we must keep an open mind.

🐾🦷 Is Your Dog’s Favorite Ball Affecting Their TMJ? 🦷🐾

Does your dog love carrying a ball around? While it’s a fun activity, it’s important to consider the impact on their temporomandibular joint (TMJ)—the joint that connects the jaw to the skull.

🔍 What to Watch For:
✅ Oversized Balls: Balls that are too large can force the jaw open unnaturally, putting strain on the TMJ.
✅ Prolonged Carrying: Holding an object for extended periods may cause muscle fatigue and joint tension.
✅ Signs of Discomfort: Watch for difficulty eating, excessive drooling, head tilting, or pawing at the face, which could indicate TMJ strain.

🌟 Tips for Safe Play:
• Choose balls that fit comfortably in your dog’s mouth—large enough not to be swallowed but small enough to avoid jaw strain.
• Limit how long your dog carries or chews on the ball.
• Introduce other toys or games that don’t involve jaw pressure.
• Monitor for signs of discomfort and consult your vet if you’re concerned about their TMJ health.

💡 Balanced Play = Happy Dogs: Protect your pup’s jaw health while still enjoying fun and active playtime!



MAUD is ball obsessed and always holds her ball on the left side of her mouth...

21/01/2025

🐴📚 One-Day Workshop: Equine Anatomy & Biomechanics for Horse Owners 📚🐴

🧐 Ever wondered how your horse’s body works and how it impacts their movement, health, and performance? This is your chance to gain practical, easy-to-understand knowledge!

🌟 Workshop Title: A Horse Owner’s Introduction to Equine Anatomy & Biomechanics
📅 When: 22nd Feb 2025
⏰ Duration: 9.30am - 4.30 pm
📍 Where: Treworgan Farm HR96HB

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The basics of equine anatomy and biomechanics
✅ How structure impacts movement, posture, and performance
✅ Tips to spot subtle issues before they become problems
✅ Practical tools to enhance your horse’s care and wellbeing

👩‍🏫 Who’s It For?
Horse owners of all experience levels who want to better understand their equine partners.

💻 Sign Up Now: Search: Equine Anatomy and Biomechanics- An introduction
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Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your connection with your horse and improve their quality of life. Spots are limited, so secure yours today!

With :🐴 Lucinda Stockley MRes Equine Performance, BSc (Hons) Equine Dental Science
🐴& Master Farrier Matthew James, AWCF

15/01/2025

🌟🌟Feb the 22nd-🌟🌟a great day is planned.. for those that want to understand their horses anatomy & biomechanics & subsequently enhance equine environment and welfare. 🐴

08/01/2025

I made a promise Finns short life would not be without continued purpose. His skeleton is coming together and I will start to have him with us in seminars, lectures and classes. 🦄

17/12/2024

Fascinating day..

Back from a great day University doing data collection for an exciting bridle-horse interaction research project. Super important study that will advance our knowledge and understanding on bridle-horse interaction. As always doing research is a team effort and great to combine multiple state of the art systems. A massive thank you to the 17-person research team, the riders, owners and horses - these studies are not possible without their contribution. Thanks also to Hartpury University events team for supporting the project, and Research & Knowledge Exchange (RKE) for their funding contribution 🤓 Next stop - data processing and analysis 🤓🤓

06/10/2024

Setup and ready to deliver a head and dental dissection “Mind the Mandible” for the Trident Equine Dental School today.

03/10/2024

🌟CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & VENUE DETAILS🌟

TRIDENT CONFERENCE AT THE OUTLOOK SUITE, YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK (https://what3words.com/card.farm.ballots)

🔶9am: Delegate registration, refreshments and an opportunity to visit the trade stands.
🔹9:45am: Conference welcome and introduction
🔹10am: Russell MacKechnie-Guire : Bridle and Bit Fit: Is it an overlooked area?
🔹10:45am: Neil Townsend: Preserving dental health during everyday procedures.
🔶11:30am: BREAK, refreshments and an opportunity to visit the trade stands.
🔷12pm: Russell MacKechnie-Guire: The Complexities of Bridle-Horse Interaction from an Evidence-Based Perspective.
🔶1pm: LUNCH, refreshments and an opportunity to visit the trade stands.
🔷2:15pm: James Carmalt: The Equine TMJ facts. The role of the TMJ on equine sport horse performance – as we currently understand it.
🔷3pm: Neil Townsend: Fractured cheek teeth, do they all need removing?
🔶3:45pm: BREAK, refreshments and an opportunity to visit the trade stands.
🔷4:15pm: James Carmalt: The role of the TMJ on equine sport horse performance – as we currently understand it.
🔷5pm: Conference Close.

Please can you make sure you head to The Warning Tongue Lane Entrance of the park DN4 6TB (please note this is a generic postcode and will take you to a housing estate so once you are on Warning Tongue Lane don’t turn off if you Sat Nav tells you, the park will be on the right hand side if travelling from M18 via The Great Yorkshire Way – you will need to park in the car park at the front of retail of the light green building that says Wild Education and Yorkshire Wildlife Park on it – please enter via that building = Please do not to go to the New Entrance following The Brown Tourists signs as they will end up in the wrong location There is a Yellow Traffic Sign at the gates of Warning Tongue Lane directing people away from that entrance – again please ignore and drive round.

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03/10/2024

Up to 49.9% of horses have in some degree this painful condition

Mind the gap! 🔍🦷

A diastema (singular) or diastemata (plural) refers to an abnormal space between teeth. Normally, horses have six cheek teeth in each dental arcade, tightly positioned to function as a single grinding unit. However, if a gap exists between these teeth then food can become trapped. A UK study indicated that 49.9% of horses of all ages are affected. The prevalence of diastemata increases in horses over the age of 15.

Diastemata are classified into two types:

Primary Diastemata

These are developmental in nature and can occur due to improper rostral-caudal angulation, dental buds that are too far apart, or teeth that are developmentally displaced or rotated.

Secondary Diastemata

These are acquired and may result from tooth displacement, pressure from occlusal overgrowths, drifting teeth following extraction, or the natural tapering of teeth with age, leading to senile diastemata.

There are two types of diastemata based on the gap's shape:

Open Diastema: The gap is the same width from top to bottom.

Valve Diastema: The top of the gap is narrower than the bottom, which can cause food impaction.

If food becomes impacted then bacteria can proliferate leading to gingivitis, and the breakdown of periodontal ligaments causing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is considered the most painful condition in the horses mouth. Signs of periodontal disease includes quidding, halitosis, and in severe cases, weight loss.

The treatment of diastemata should be approached on a case-by-case basis. First steps include clearing any impacted food and good quality dentistry. In some cases, further intervention and referral to a veterinary surgeon may be necessary. More advanced treatments involve using materials to bridge the diastemata, preventing food from becoming trapped and promoting gum healing. In cases of valve diastemata, mechanically widening the top of the gap can facilitate less trapping of food material, which can be an effective solution. In some severe cases of displaced teeth, extraction may also be an option. Additionally, dietary adjustments may be required.

Every diastema is individual, therefore it’s important to discuss with your EDT regarding long term management.

03/10/2024