Time off after wolf tooth out

[LCH611]

My new horse had a small but v sharp wolf tooth out today. I was v surprised that he immediately settled down to start eating hay, so I am guessing it can't be that sore? How long should I give him before I put a bit back into his mouth? Thanks

 

[be positive]

A small one should heal remarkably quickly so I would leave a few days before riding, probably until Monday or Tuesday then see how he is, if he is not happy give a few more days.

 

[twiggy2]

what advice were you given by the vet?
mine had 2 large wolf teeth out,she had the following day off and then I rode in her halter for a week

 

[LCH611]

vet said see how you get on! Not sure I am brave enough to ride 17hh of baby ISH that is having quite a lot of grub (as he was in shockingly poor condition) in a halter as I don't have an arena to ride in & generally just have to man up and hack out.........

 

[twiggy2]

Ok vet and dentist advised me 3-5 days off and that was with massive wolf teeth that needed sedation local to remove and took 40 mins each to come out

 

[Matafleur]

I usually give at least a week without a bit as the last thing you want with a young horse is any negative association with the contact. But the mouth does heal very quickly, I am just cautious.

 

[Happy Hunter]

4 days my girl had - loose contact for the first trial hack, but we had no objections so cracked on.

 

[LCH611]

Thank you everyone! It sounds as though I should be back on board quite quickly as it was only a 5 min job to get it out (it took longer than that to sedate him as he is not very keen on having a needle stuck in his vein!). I'll probably just lunge him/long rein him in a headcollar for the next few days & climb back on at the end of next week.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

The racehorses get them.out in the afternoon, off work the next day then back in for 2 days quiet hacking before being back galloping on day 4.

 

[MissMistletoe]

One week before bit introduced.