Saddles and Harness

     Periodically a horse’s teeth need to be filed down or floated. This is typically done with with a large rasp or file. Some horses can just have their mouths held open but for most the use of a mouth gag or as it is professionally termed a mouth speculum is a huge help.

     Good quality speculums are made of stainless steel the best models have straps made of leather. Most are made in Europe.

They are put on like a halter and they have a ratchet machanism that allows the mouth to be held open as far as needed to accomplish the dental work.

     All horses should have their teeth examined yearly and if they are getting too long or they have spurs they should be filed down. Some horse need to be sedated but most will allow you to care for their teeth but may put up a little bit of a fight.

     If a little help is needed try using a Horse Dental Speculum. These devices are made of stainless steel and they are used to hold the horse’s mouth in an open position so dental work may be performed.