Quidding and Teeth Dysfunction in Old Horses
I have a lot of older horses who exhibit signs of quidding. Some have weight issues associated with this, some have teeth issues. Sometimes dentistry can help the issue, but not always or not completely. I often change the feed they eat or how they eat it (e.g., wetting food) to try to mitigate it as much as possible. Owners of younger horses rarely see quidding, so if a senior in my care exhibits this, the owner is unfamiliar and often very concerned. The following article f