Roaming Herd Equine Services

09/02/2026

When your client is curious to see what the inside of his mouth looks like. 🙃

Every horse gets a digital chart documenting my findings from the day, along with anything I may want to keep an eye on for the future.

Apache wanted a recap of his chart too. 😂

08/12/2026

Barn full of horses, good people, and a whole lot of teamwork. That’s what it’s all about ❤️🐴🦷

07/31/2026

07/22/2026

Reminder: We’re working with animals, not robots. And I’m human, not a magician. 😅

One of the things horses are great at is keeping us humble. In equine dentistry, we can spend time creating a plan, evaluating a mouth, and deciding the best course of action, only for the horse to remind us that things don’t always go according to plan.

Sometimes a procedure takes longer than expected. Sometimes a horse decides they’d rather not cooperate. Sometimes the correction you hoped to accomplish in one visit turns into a multi-appointment process because doing what’s best for the horse is more important than forcing a result.

The goal isn’t perfection, it’s providing the best care possible for the horse standing in front of us that day. Every mouth is different, every horse is different, and every appointment teaches us something.

Those humbling moments often make us better horsemen and better dental providers. When things don’t go exactly as planned, we adjust, learn, and keep moving forward.

At the end of the day, we’re working with living animals, not machines. Their comfort, safety, and long-term well-being will always come before checking every box on a treatment plan. ❤️🐴

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07/15/2026

Summer update: Still alive. Still floating teeth. Too exhausted by the end of the day to post about it. 😂

I’ve been busy bouncing between barns, working on projects at home, spending time in the saddle, and chasing daylight. Thanks for keeping me busy and understanding when my social media presence takes a back seat to actually living life this time of year. ☀️🐴

07/01/2026

Some of the most common things I hear regarding younger horses and their teeth:

🦷 “I’m not riding them yet, so their teeth don’t matter.”
🦷 “They’re too young to have dental problems.”
🦷 “We’ll wait until they start training.”
🦷 “Baby teeth will fall out on their own.”

Young horses are often some of the sharpest mouths I see. Between erupting teeth, retained caps, and rapidly changing dentition, youngsters can develop significant discomfort long before they ever wear a bridle.

This mini skull is one of my favorite demonstrations because it shows exactly how much a mouth can change with proper dental care.

Take a look at the before-and-after photos and drop your guess below: How old was this miniature horse? 🦷🐴👇

06/24/2026

It never gets old 👌🏻, another satisfying correction.

06/17/2026

Just because your horse isn’t showing obvious signs of discomfort doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem. Horses are masters at hiding pain.

Every horse needs a dental, every year.

06/09/2026

Just 60 days old and already mastering the art of looking adorable. 💕🐴 This mule c**t is growing fast and stealing hearts everywhere he goes.

While he’s still got plenty of growing to do, the best time for a first dental exam on a horse, mule, or donkey is around 18 months to 2 years of age. Early evaluations can help identify retained caps, malocclusions, and other developmental concerns before they cause other issues. 🦷

06/03/2026

Sometimes the most important part of the appointment isn’t the float, it’s taking the time to really look. Every horse’s mouth tells a story, and a thorough oral exam helps uncover issues before they become bigger problems. ✨