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Apcohrs

Posted on Thursday, Oct 30, 2003 - 6:07 pm:

My horse has a gum injury which left the root of the 4/6 tooth (lower tooth just behind bit) exposed and as a result the tooth has abcessed and will probably need to be pulled.

Since I ride dressage which requires bit contact, can you give me an idea of the problems I will be facing. I would think the bit would be crooked in his mouth and it would cause problems.

I'm hoping I am wrong.
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DrO

Posted on Friday, Oct 31, 2003 - 6:27 am:

No I don't think there should be any problem, bit contact refers to the bars, the fleshy corners of the mouth, and should not contact the teeth.
DrO
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