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Wolf teeth or low palate?
The video attached is my gelding and what he does with a bit in his mouth. He tosses his head and does this while moving as well. But he tosses and pulls down and twists his head. I can't really see his teeth long enough but I did think I saw wolf teeth, but I've never seen any so I'm not totally sure. I was also told it could be because he has a low palate, and then when ever the rein is used it hits him in the mouth. Could it be both? I'm going to have the vet come out but I'm just questioning the low palate and that it could be a combination of wolf teeth and low palate. How do you know if the horse has a low palate? Also anyone know roughly how much it is to get the teeth out as well as what about riding and feeding after they get done?
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- zephania666Lv 76 years agoFavorite Answer
It's impossible to tell from this picture.
The palate is basically the roof of his mouth where the big is. So pry open his lips by the bit and look in, and see if the bit is touching the roof of his mouth. If it is, he has a low palate and needs a thinner bit. If you can't see his palate, you can reach in a feel for it.
Wolf teeth are extra teeth in the jaw in the gap between the front teeth (incisors) or the canine and the back teeth (molars), where the bit lies. Again, open his mouth and look for them. The canine is not a wolf tooth, but not all horses have them. You'll have to feel for them as well, as some wolf teeth are entirely in the gum, but can still bother the horse and need to be removed.
The price depends on whether you have a horse dentist or the vet out to do it. Some states require a vet to do it; some don't. The vet costs more. It also depends on your area, and how much competition there is there.
I'm not sure from the video if the problem is his teeth, but getting the vet or dentist out to check his teeth is a good plan anyway. They need regular care to file down any sharp points that develop from uneven chewing.
Good Luck with him!
