Providing professional Equine Dentistry services for all horse disciplines

Maintaining horses dental health is important for maximising their nutrition through better conversion of feed, resulting in enhanced performance, comfort & well-being.

Equine dentistry is the study of the mouth of the horse, its various parts & functions & how they are affected throughout the life of the horse by maintenance, lack of maintenance, genetic problems, feed rations, nervous problems & habits, self inflicted & inflicted injury, & any other influences brought upon the horse that may change the life of the horse’s teeth & their ability to function properly in any given individual. - ( Jeffry D (M EqD) “Horse Dentistry: The Theory and Practice of Equine Dental Maintenance”, Norfolk Printing, USA, 1996

Poorly or improperly cared for teeth can result in:

• Impaired chewing (feed loss from the mouth)
• Poor digestion of food (impaction, weight loss, colic)
• Performance & behavioural issues (pain) - implications for handler/rider
• Decreased life span. Research has shown that the lifespan of an average horse can be increased by 10 years with good equine dental care. 

All these issues affect a horse performing to his/her optimum level. They also have considerable cost implications for the owner.

The life & the ability of the horse to perform is dependant for the most part on the life of the teeth. Each equine athlete’s ability is reflected by the condition of the mouth. 

Shane, after completing his Equine Dentistry qualifications in 2006, commenced Stenhouse Equine Dentistry. The business has an established client base covering a vast range of horses used for varying individual equine disciplines & pursuits.

Shane uses a combination of specialised power & hand instruments to deliver his equine dental equilibration services.  Some clients have a preference regarding the instruments used, which Shane respects & can work within those requirements.

For more information about the affordable services of Stenhouse Equine Dentistry plus its applications for horses & the respective disciplines please contact us.