Other signs of dental trouble.
The presence of exess saliva, foul breath, swelling of the face, refusal to eat hard grain and coarse hay, or bolting of grain and loss of condition.
Young and old horses with dental problems may become very nervous and develope habits such as stall weaving or cribbing. Under saddle, the horse may head toss, rear and be generally unsettled and unwilling to perform correctly and consistently.
Performance horses must be carefully bitted in conjunction with regular dental maintance for the best results. Remember, the equine is a creature of habit. If dental related problems develope, bad habits may be difficult to break when the dental problems are alleviated.
Hopefully, you will employ regular dental maintenance for your equine to ensure his value and prolong life performance.