Conference noted::equitation

    We get Harry Robinson from Rhode Island.  Our neighbors have him
    come to do their 30+ horses and he comes over and does our three
    afterward.  He is excellent and is training his two sons in the
    business.  I think there are some people from Hollis that are trying
    to get him also, you may want to check with some of the people in
    the Monadnock Area Dressage Assoc. to see if they know who is
    organizing this.  I don't know if he'll have time to do more horses
    after us because he does another farm in Greenfield, too, but I
    can check for you (BTW we are in Peterborough).
    
    						Jan

    
    		what are you trying to do? floating teeth can be done
    by a shoer (out here they say farrier). anyway, as far as dentists
    goes call Dar-col-stables and ask mrs. Dubois who she uses.
    		wendy
    		who_used_a_dentist_but_didnt_think_he_was_worth_the_money!!
    
    

    I would not have my farrier float my horses' teeth even though he
    is an excellent farrier.  I also have an excellent vet, but from
    all the vets I have seen and used, none of them spend enough time
    examining the horses' teeth.  Vets generally don't seem to have been
    schooled in the importance of health teeth.
   
    
    Farriers are committed to the care and well being of the horse's
    hooves, such as podiatrists are for people's feet.  Would you have
    your foot doctor work on your teeth ? 
    
    I have been to quite a few equine seminars where I was introduced
    to the speciality of equine denistry, fortunately for me and
    my horses.
    
    Here is an example where a ferrier whould have been useless, the
    vet would have caused the horse undue pain and the expense would
    have been considerably more.
   
    I have an old house who had trouble grinding her feed. Originally the
    Vet said, "float the tooth".  I had the dentist examine the horse he
    said, "pull the tooth". The problem tooth was a molar.  This dentist
    diagnosed extraction of the tooth as it was grinding into the jaw.
    My vet said the tooth could not be pulled because only drilling
    through the jaw would work as that is what vet school taught him.
    Fortunately for me and my horse I went with the dentist's decision.
    The dentist  extracted the tooth in a matter of seconds.  After it was all
    over, we all found out that the horse's tooth had been abcessed
    and her nose drained for twelve days afterwards.  She has gained weight
    and is eating much better.
    
    By the way, she is 38 years old.
    
    Get an equine dentist when it is possible.  Healthy teeth help keep
    a horse healthy.
    

    My old HOUSE does have trouble grinding her feed, but it was really
    my old HORSE that I meant to type{

    I'll second .3 in having a dentist do the work. I wouldn't have
    my dentist treat my feet nor have a podiatrist clean my teeth! To
    me, it's worth the extra few dollars to have the dentist come in.
    
    Linda

    I agree that it is important to have an equine dentist take care
    of your horse's teeth.  In response to .2, in your case a farrier
    may have been able to float your horses teeth, but he may not be
    able to detect other dental problems that could be the actual cause
    of problems.  What you are paying for is the expertise and preventative
    medicine that best comes from a specialist.
    
    Ed Miriam is our dentist and we have him out for prevention once
    a year with additional trips as needed for corrective work.
    
    Bob
    

    I agree with .3. Farriers do feet; dentists do teeth.
    
    Bob Samard takes care of my horses's teeth. Although his home is
    in CT. he usually spends one week a month in NH. The Bud people
    think enough of him to fly him to St. Louis and to CA. to do their
    horses there as well as the ones in the Merrimack Stable.
    
    I can't recall his address and phone number, but I look it up tonight.
    
    I'm very satisfied with Bob and when it comes to my horses, I'm
    hard to please.
    

    	Harry Robinson is the person who comes to the barn I'm at.
    	I'm very happy with him. He is very difficult to get ahold
    	of however.
    
    	My first horse, Bill hadn't been done for years when I first
    	got him. Harry found hooks and sharp points on his teeth
    	that were poking his gums. After Harry did his thing, Bill
    was much more accepting of the bit as well as happier eating his
    	grain.
    
    		Nancy Wimberg
    

    Hi, Melinda!
    
    A horse dentist from Salem, NH comes to the barn I board my horse
    at in Auburn, NH every Spring.  The lady I board with does the
    arranging to have him check all the horses' teeth at her place just
    as preventative maintenance.  I believe his name is Hubert Barker
    (603) 893-8164.  You might give him a call.
    
    Pat
    

    There is a vet in the sailsbury area who has done some work on
    horses at the barn where I board, and has vetted out a horse for
    me.  His name is Bradford Barnes.  I'll look up the number tonight
    and send it to you.  He has a couple of horses that he events and
    he is very good with the horses he treats.  If he doesn't do dentistry
    work, or does not have the time, I'm sure he could recommend someone
    to you.

    
    
    	ok here goes...... i know i'm going to get beat up on this one.
    
    	however:: we use a regular horse dentist at the barn, but!,
    i don't use him. i'll tell you why. i was at one barn and i checked
    my horses teeth. they needed to be floated and the stables had called
    a dentist in so he did Cil's.  the price was expensive.
    
    	see i come from denver and the shoers would float the teeth
    or if the vet was up he would do it.
    
    	there were times that i did them myself.  you run your fingers
    up in outside and the back and check for any sharp edges. take a
    file and file down the edges. i have had my share of horses and
    we also did the clients horses.
    	
    	but if the horse was having problems with eating then yes, i
    would call the dentist.
    		but normal floating can to done by a shoer or a vet.
    
    sorry guys that how we did things in denver and thats how i run
    my horse management.
    
    i think it a matter of preference, really.  it's like saying whats
    the right way to cool sweaty horses in the winter.
    
    		wendy.
                                                     
    also the wolf teeth that come in should also be extracted by a vet
    or a dentist.
    

    The number for Dr. Barnes is 603-362-5709, and he
    is located in Atkinson, NH.

    Reference .11
    
 	I used to just use my vet for dental care until I went to a
    seminar and listened to this dentist speak. Lucky for me and my
    horses! I had had 3 different vets over the 13 years that I`ve had
    this mare and none of them discovered the molar problem she had
    that I discussed previously(note .3). If it hadn`t have been for him
    my mare would have developed quite a few more problems.
    
    I have many more examples that will strengthen my point in favor
    of dentists if you need them. Yes, a vet can float teeth and other
    experienced horse people, but why not use someone who is involved
    with teeth every day and can catch problems before they get worse?
    
    Preference is one thing but it was my dentist not my vet that noticed
    that my yearling was having trouble with her first teeth(she was
    cribbing to try to knock out these loose teeth). After he `flicked`
    them out, pulled her wolf teeth and a first tooth that was growing
    crooked she started eating better and stopped cribbing.
   
    YES it is a matter of preference and I vote for dentists!
        

Thank you for all your suggestions for a horse dentist. I've been in
touch with Harry Robinson and am hoping to get him when he comes out 
to Dubois's farm this March.  My old-boy, Rex, is 25 this year and is
having serious trouble eating.  His teeth are floated regularly by my
vet in Peterborough -- but it's not enough.  I'm hoping the horse
dentist can pin point the problem.

Melinda

    could someone please give me the phone numbers of the 3 dentists
    mentioned here: Harry Robinson, Ed Miriam and Bob Samard?  My horse
    needs his teeth examined and want a dentist to do it.  Thanks to
    you all.

    I realize that this note is getting old, but I too would like to
    know how to get in touch with Harry Robinson.  My vet (Dr. Jessie
    Shayevitz - Nashoba Valley Vet Hospital) is looking for his number
    too.  If I get it I will be sure to post it here!
    
    Although I am fairly new to this "horsey" stuff I have to agree
    with those of you who expect to get a dentist to work on teeth!
    
    "Dr Jessie" did float my Morgans teeth, but she also admitted that
    a dentist should be called in.  A vet can do an O.K. job...but one
    that will usually only suffice until those MUCH in demand Dentists
    can fit you into their schedule.
    
    Sure they are expensive...but I'm working now to support the big
    guy and his "girlfriend". Just couldn't live if anything happened
    to them because of my neglect.
    
    Regards,
    
    Cheryl_i_finally_got_a_PONY_of_my_OWNY_!
    

    I called Dr. Barnes (in Atkinson, NH I think) and the woman who
    answered the phone told me that there is no such thing as a Vet
    who would be better at teeth than any other Vet.  After all (her
    own words) they study the whole horse in school don't they?
    Well, I asked her to ask Dr. Barnes about a reference to a horse
    dentist down this way (Harvard, MA) - that was over a week ago......
    They never called back.  And I'm not in the mood to be treated like
    that again.  I still believe that people can and DO specialize within
    their own field.  Has anyone ever had Dr. Damitz or Dr. Lennon from
    the Nashoba Valley Vet Hospital do "dental work"?  When Dr Jesse
    Shayveitz was there she said that it would be better to get Harry
    Robinson... Yes they know about teeth (her and her associates)
    but it is a science unto itself...and best left to a specialist.
    
    As soon as I can talk to Dr Damitz or Lennon (rather than the
    receptionist) I'll get 2 more opinions.  And probably more confused!
    
    

    Dr. Lennon does teeth just fine. Dr. Damitz only deals with small
    animals. 
    
    Just as a mention, Dr. Shayevitz used Harry Robinson...

    If you still need Harry Robinson's phone number, I have it
    here..............somewhere.  However, he is the man to use.  Penny
    Tweety from Claybourn Farms in Kentucky (where Sectratariat resides)
    flies him there to do her horses teeth.  Can't get better credentials
    than that.  I have used Ed Mariam (enough said) I have heard of
    Harry doing horses that Ed won't touch.  He did my green baby without
    a twitch, just reached in and pulled out those wolf teeth with no
    fuss.
    

    Yes!,Yes! Harry Robinson's phone number PLEASE! 
    
    >... I have used Ed Mariam (enough said) I have heard of Harry doing <
    >    horses that Ed won't touch.                                     <
            
         could you explain just a little more about what you meant by
         (enough said) ?
    
         What are my chances - as the owner of (only) two horses
         who are not famous like Sectratariat - of getting Harry?
    
    Thanks,
    Cheryl

    I haven't been into the notes in a while.  If anyone is still looking
    to contact Harry Robinson, here it is:
    
    H. William Robinson
    RR#3 Box 134
    Plain Woods Rd.
    Foster, R.I.  02825
    (401) 397-4056
    
    His two sons are also in the business of horse dentistry.  Wayne
    has worked on my 4 for the past two years.  Even the ones I expected
    to be a problem were like putty in his hands.  Pulled wolf teeth
    and all.  I am fortunate to be involved in a clinic situation with
    neighboring horse people so it has cost me $20 a horse regardless
    of what needs to be done.  
    
    Good luck
    Lynn  

    WAQUOIT, New England's top earner among thoroughbreds had (and still
    has healthy teeth)...and so do many other horses in New England,
    including my horses.
    
    Thanks, to FLOATER, Gary Saccocia.
                        (617) 378-7173
                        (617) 378-4247
                        680 Crescent Street
                        EAST BRIDGEWATER MA 02333
    
    e.donoghue

    Another vote for WAYNE ROBINSON......
    
    Wayne has been doing our three horses for the last three
    years, he is fantastic with the horses, we have had no
    problem at all even with our three year old getting all 
    those teeth pulled....and on top of that Wayne is a
    great guy with a wonderful personality.....
                                      
    I highly recommend him.....
    

    Another Equine Dental Technician in the southern NH area is:
    
    		Phil Bordonaro
    		27 Pingree Hill Rd.
    		Derry, NH
    		(603) 434-1089
    
    I am planning on having him come out and do my horse in a few weeks.
    He gave an excellent, well informed speech to our riding club last
    week and a few of the members who have used him in the past really
    recommend him.  Some of you may know him as a blacksmith (no jokes
    here about Foot & Mouth).  He has been studying and going to school
    for this change in his trade.  I felt that he knew what he was talking
    about and has the background to work with horses without having to
    sedate them for the floating.  He certainly is enthusiastic about
    this field of work.
    
    Marti

    
    I have just read all these replies and they list alot of numbers for
    NH Dentist, but only 1 for Mass, espally the Berlin/Hudson aera.  I 
    need a Dentist for 3 horses and Wayne Robbins (who i have been using
    for 2ys now) will not retrun my calls.  I have been calling for
    2 weeks.  Do you know of any other Dentist in the aera?  and there
    numbers?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Louisa

    I just used a new dentist from Rhode Island to do my horses teeth.
    His name is Roland Sears, and he can be reached at 401-568-2894.
    I was very pleased with his work and his price.  He travels all
    over New England and down to NY.
    
    Linda

    
    
    	Could some one give me Wayne Robinson new phone number?
    
    	Thanks

The number that worked for me last month was 508-865-7402

    
    
    
    	Well I had my horses done.. Never had dentist come out before,
    never new horses teeth were so far back.. 
    
    	Wayne did a great job - I was surprised a the price of only
    	$25.00.
    
    	I won't hesitate next year..