Do you ride straight after horse had teeth done?

[TequilaMist]

As title really.
I don't,never have.Know some friends that do.
8 horses got teeth done today at yard so got me wondering what everyone else does.

 

[MrsMozart]

No. Give them a day or so, depends on what was done.

 

[NikkiF]

no definitely not, always give a couple of days off. My equine dentist says that having their mouth held open with the gag makes them sore and achy around the jaw, so no way would I put a bit in their mouth straight afterwards.

 

[kellyeaton]

no i always give at least a day!

 

[barbaraNcolin]

I always try to ride before my EDT comes but if not I usually give at least a day if they've had just a check up or whatever she recommends if they've had more work done.

 

[RachelB]

No, never. It's just unnecessary IMO.

 

[TequilaMist]

Thanks this makes me feel a better.Cos got a funny look when said wasn't riding and I will admit I can be a bit too cautious about things so began doubting my feelings on it.

 

[VictoriaEDT]

Day off, ride the next day is fine

 

[3Beasties]

I've always been told it was OK to ride straight after by my EDT

but after reading all the above replies I think I was told wrong!

 

[teddyt]

No. At least one day off.

 

[Ezme]

tbh I doubt you'd do any real harm riding after but they might be a bit pissed off if they have an achey jaw! I think the boys have been worked in the afternoon of their teeth being done but I think its more because they're working horses and need to earn their keep, plus any vet, dentist, farrier work has to be done before we open to the public at 11.30.

 

[VictoriaEDT]

It wouldnt do too much harm and a good EDT would make sure the horse has a break (close the gag) every 3-4 minutes anyway.
Just to be on the safe side I say to give the day off in case someone horse rears and comes back down to me!

 

[Daisychain]

Yes i rode my horse straight after he was done, he certainly didnt seem to object, its not like there is any open wounds or anything.

 

[Madam_max]

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Yes i rode my horse straight after he was done, he certainly didnt seem to object, its not like there is any open wounds or anything.

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My thoughts. I thought I was a bit heartless after reading the replies.

 

[Archangel]

No, always a day off. One of mine had to have 2 weeks off (poor girl), but the less said about that incident the better

 

[measles]

We never do but had the dentist out last week and he said it was fine to ride afterwards and only not to if they had a tooth out or something major done..