The most important person in tooth care for horses is the one hired to float the teeth, says Lu Ann Groves, DVM. Horse age, loose or erupting teeth can make a difference to how often teeth need floating.
The general rule is that a horse’s teeth should be floated every year. But this may not always apply. . .”
Source: Equine Wellness Natural Health Report, September 2021. Link. Young horses with new teeth erupting every year need to be checked every six to 12 months until they are five and have a full set of permanent teeth.
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