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Bit Comfort Area not Bit Seat
Bit Comfort
Peter Borgdorff - 10/05/2021
Application of a bit in the horse's mouth can lead to unintended consequences. So, when fitting a bit we have to...
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Canine Teeth (Bridle Teeth)
Peter Borgdorff - 05/06/2019
Shape and Function In common with many species, horses may have 4 teeth that are fundamentally different in shape and...
Equine Wavemouth
The Wave Mouth
Samantha Gunter and Peter Borgdorff - 13/12/2017
Introduction When we are referring to the contact between individual opposing teeth or groups of teeth, we use the word...
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Teamwork with Veterinarians
Peter Borgdorff - 30/11/2017
Care for the Patient NEDP members are committed to achieve the best outcome for the horse when providing dental...
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Equine Sinusitis
Peter Borgdorff - 07/09/2017
The word sinusitis commonly refers to the presence of inflammation or infection in one or more of the paranasal sinuses...
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The Stabled Horse
Peter Borgdorff - 07/09/2017
A Compromise Having horses stabled for short or long periods inevitably leads to compromise. Just as we have issues...
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Periodontal Disease in Horses
Peter Borgdorff - 26/06/2017
Introduction The teeth of the horse are held into their sockets by periodontal ligaments. These are microscopic fibrous...
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Equine Dentition
Samantha Gunter - 16/05/2017
When people find out that their horses’ teeth need to be filed, they cringe at the thought of it. We humans are...
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