tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post6943782362225911058..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: My Barefoot Horse: November 2011 Trim and Dental AppointmentValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-782880829180283572011-12-08T20:51:27.290-05:002011-12-08T20:51:27.290-05:00Hi Mary- Properly maintained teeth are definitely ...Hi Mary- Properly maintained teeth are definitely important to progress in the saddle. My teacher is huge advocate for addressing the whole horse.<br /><br />I like that sound, too, so I guess we are both weird. In a good way, though!<br /><br />Thanks, Margaret! I would even like it for the header, but I think it would give the impression that I show a lot and I don't. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-22024141759540729762011-12-08T09:51:39.712-05:002011-12-08T09:51:39.712-05:00I just love his expression! And yes, EVERY horse ...I just love his expression! And yes, EVERY horse has its "thing" (flaw) and your boy found the perfect owner willing to take care of him. I just noticed your footer photo... it is beautiful.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-53897721045736756692011-12-08T04:34:32.984-05:002011-12-08T04:34:32.984-05:00Well I don't care what any one says, I think t...Well I don't care what any one says, I think the overbite gives him character :-). Oh and, I must admit, I've been 'blessed" with a pretty good overbite myself....it looks better on Harley. I wonder if having his teeth in such better shape has anything to do with how well the two of you are progressing. I'm sure it's a combination of all of your kind and hard work. His feet are to die for! It's funny I just love the sound of a horse walking (not trotting or cantering) on hard surfaces, like cement or pavement or something with bare feet, I think that is a really cool sound. (I'm weird)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-12453177421932559112011-12-07T17:00:20.681-05:002011-12-07T17:00:20.681-05:00Hi Sally! I know that they are important for us, ...Hi Sally! I know that they are important for us, too, but I do not like dental visits. I think that Harley's looks much more tolerable than the hygienist leaning on my jaw and micromanaging my mouth.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-28821331110434081662011-12-07T16:43:22.912-05:002011-12-07T16:43:22.912-05:00How wonderful to finally be down to yearly dentist...How wonderful to finally be down to yearly dentist visits. It must be a huge relief!...an improved mouth to match gorgeous feet. Harley is a lucky horse. I have to admit this year I've concentrated on my teeth.It is mega expensive and doesn't allow for horses to have a dentist visit as well....their turns coming in the new year!!sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472781841288909994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-51069038578722764872011-12-07T16:03:26.141-05:002011-12-07T16:03:26.141-05:00Hi Kianna and Welcome!
My first recommendation is...Hi Kianna and Welcome!<br /><br />My first recommendation is to speak to other clients.<br /><br />If I were looking for a barefoot hoofcare professional, I would look for someone who discusses horse management outside of trimming (like diet, exercise, and turnout) and produces references upon request. <br /><br />FYI: A horse should not be sore following a trim or farrier work.<br /><br />Good Luck!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-82269179366292619062011-12-07T15:45:35.430-05:002011-12-07T15:45:35.430-05:00Calm, Forward, Straight- That's funny! I kind...Calm, Forward, Straight- That's funny! I kinda think it is cute, now that we have it under control, of course. :)<br /><br />That is cool that you have seen the same thing with Val and magnesium. Cause and effect can be tricky with the many variables surrounding living things, but I am happy to continue with the supplement and see if the trend continues.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-14408412089260616242011-12-07T15:41:14.683-05:002011-12-07T15:41:14.683-05:00smaz- Thanks for confirming the bar improvment. T...smaz- Thanks for confirming the bar improvment. They grow surprisingly fast and sometimes look ready for a trim before the walls do. <br /><br />Based on what you wrote about Coriander and Montoya's story from Karen, I guess that a shocking number of people do not provide their horses with dental care. Harley had a minor wave complex, too. The dentist impressed upon me how debilitating a wave can become without being addressed early in a horse's life. Coriander is lucky that he is getting proper care now.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-47773663535089873612011-12-07T15:32:33.987-05:002011-12-07T15:32:33.987-05:00Hi Karen- The story about your lovely Montoya was ...Hi Karen- The story about your lovely Montoya was basically Harley's predicament. I have been"rehabbing" his teeth since before his nineth birthday and we have just about caught up now (he is thirteen). His teeth do look much nicer since the incisors were reduced. He likes to show them off with a horse smile. Silly boy.<br /><br />I am a power tool/speculum convert. That is on my list of blogging topics. I could not agree more.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-6558503243887971152011-12-07T15:16:15.440-05:002011-12-07T15:16:15.440-05:00I do bare foot shoeing with my horse but idk if th...I do bare foot shoeing with my horse but idk if the lady who does it is the most knowledgeable... what should I be looking for? I love ur blog im following you now<br /><br />~Kianna~<br />http://forgedforgivenlovedforever.blogspot.com/Kiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805810217344686107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-81020474574743014352011-12-07T13:47:46.879-05:002011-12-07T13:47:46.879-05:00Glad you have gotten the dentition under control. ...Glad you have gotten the dentition under control. I always thought parrot mouth was a cute look, health issues notwithstanding...<br /><br />I think the magnesium does tighten up the white lines... my farrier is coming Friday - planning to post our pix as well :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-21279142971669436262011-12-07T11:24:17.590-05:002011-12-07T11:24:17.590-05:00Good work on those bars, they are looking better a...Good work on those bars, they are looking better and better. <br /><br />Coriander doesn't have good teeth either, I'm pretty sure he never had his teeth done before I got him at 9. Now he's got a very expensive affliction called a "wave." Gwen's tiny head creates issues too, apparently it's hard to get back there and get all the points. <br /><br />Those darn quarter horses with their teeth! (tongue in cheek, of course)smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-21985615476817324182011-12-07T08:35:29.020-05:002011-12-07T08:35:29.020-05:00Hey, Val! Not to minimize Harley's "prob...Hey, Val! Not to minimize Harley's "problem" in any way, but be encouraged! I love taking my horses to the dentist (ours is our vet) because they do the coolest things! I have a great video on my website if you want to see an example (http://www.bakersfielddressage.com/bakersfield-vet-hospital.html)<br /><br />My vet ALWAYS uses power tools as it is far quicker and much more effective. Montoya had a HUGE over bite. It took several years of very aggressive treatment, but because of that, as she entered her teens, the treatments were less aggressive and she was more and more comfortable. She also had massive hooks. I bought her as a nine year old, so we had nine years of dental work to over come.<br /><br />Mickey had huge canines that had to be "filed" away as they interfered with the bit. And when I say huge, I mean over an inch was exposed. I can't imagine how long that would have taken without power tools.<br /><br />Speedy has also had pretty big work done. Since I bought him as a three year old, it was up to me to have his wolf teeth pulled. One of course hadn't dropped (impacted?) so we had to do some gum cutting to find the tooth and get it out. It looked pretty drastic to me, buy my vet just did the work as though that's a regular occurrence. There was also the time he knocked out a tooth, thankfully a baby tooth, and the time he rubbed his teeth so hard on the pipe fencing that he carved out a hunk. That is almost no longer visible. Again, thankfully!<br /><br />With continued regular dental care, I am certain that Harley's freakishly horrible teeth will start to look as good as his feet already do. Who knows, by next year you might be proudly showing us photos of what a nice mouth he has!<br /><br />Keep up the good work, remember to floss, and brush daily!<br />KarenBakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.com