Do horses need their teeth
checked and how will I know if
my horse has a problem with
her teeth?
All horses should have regular dental check ups.
They should be checked as foals then every
six months until their permanent teeth have
erupted, usually at about five years of age.
After this they should have yearly check-ups or
if a problem arises. Teeth should be checked
by a qualified equine dentist or a veterinarian.
During a check-up they will be able to float sharp
teeth and remove any problematic teeth.
Your horse may need their teeth checked if they
are dribbling, dropping food, have sores in their
mouth, soaking their feed, have a swollen face
or jaw or are unwilling to eat.
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Horses have an acute sense of
smell that allows them to detect
nervousness in their handler.
They also become nervous
around the smell of blood.
FAST FACT
Polocrosse is an exciting sport which combines
polo and lacrosse and is played on horseback.
It has the speed and agility of polo, the physical
contact of lacrosse, and the tactical strategy of
both games combined. This makes polocrosse a
thrilling game to watch as well as an enjoyable
game to play.
It is a fast-paced game that requires horses with
strong athletic abilities and physical capabilities.
A polocrosse horse needs to be able to go from
a standstill to full gallop, stop quickly, turn sharply,
and have the ability to change direction on a dime.
The most popular polocrosse horse breeds are
Quarter Horses, Arabians, and Thoroughbreds.
Polocrosse is an increasingly popular sport that
appeals to riders of all ages and skill levels. It is a
sport that is growing globally and Australia has
been at the forefront of polocrosse development.
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POLOCROSSE
