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Your horse has a new mouth and may need special
consideration the next time you watch him eat or ride him. In the past
he has been chewing and performing with pain in his mouth and he may
anticipate it again.
Consider. . . even though his jaw has been
returned to a three-point-balance he may be apprehensive. Everything is
going to feel different to him, give him time to explore and understand
how his new mouth feels;
Consider . . . he will be using new and different
muscles and may need a little time to realize he can freely move his
jaw again. Temporary observations: he may tilt his head to the side,
yawn, bring his hay in to eat and drop it out again. Don’t be alarmed
this is normal. Each horse is different and will explore in a different
manner.
Consider . . . the more severe his teeth, the
more corrective dentistry performed, the more patience you will need to
extend to him;
Consider . . . warming up his mouth before your
next mount. Bit him up about an hour before riding him the first time
after his dental appointment. Allow him the opportunity to feel the fit
in his mouth without hand pressure;
Consider . . . because his mouth will feel
different to him, go back to pressure and release exercises to show him
it won’t hurt when he flexes the next time;
Consider . . . he will need to be re-examined
again in 6-12 months to maintain balance.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call
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