It is common these days for horses to live into their thirties and beyond. Their teeth, however, were really only developed to last into their twenties under optimum conditions. Unfortunately, the majority of our domestic horses do not live under those optimum natural conditions in which they evolved. Everything we, as equine veterinarians, can do to prevent the premature attrition of the horse’s teeth will stand them in better stead to live better, longer lives.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Equine Dentistry