An evening for horse owners exploring modern equine dentistry, dental pain, behaviour, welfare and what to look out for.

Are We Nearly There Yet?

When you go to the dentist, you expect a thorough examination, X-rays if something looks wrong, fillings rather than extractions where possible, and proper pain relief. Horses have the same kinds of dental disease we do (decay, gum disease, fractures, infection), often hidden at the back of a long, dark mouth. So how close is equine dental care to what we'd expect for ourselves? And what should you, as an owner, be asking for?

Join equine EDC dental specialist Chris Pearce and dental vet Matt Holland for an evening that looks honestly at where equine dentistry is now and where it's heading.

What you'll take away

What a thorough dental examination looks like, and why sedation, a full mouth speculum and a camera or mirror make such a difference to what can be found

The dental problems that commonly go unnoticed, and the subtle signs your horse may be showing

When X-rays or CT scans are needed, and what they reveal that a routine check can't

How treatments borrowed from human dentistry, such as fillings, periodontal treatment and careful extraction, are now helping horses keep their teeth and stay comfortable

How to choose the right professional for your horse's teeth, and the questions worth asking

There will be plenty of time for questions, so bring your own horse's dental puzzles.

About the speakers

Chris Pearce founded The Equine Dental Clinic in 2013. In 2014 he became one of the first five vets worldwide to pass the European Veterinary Dental College specialist examination, and he has lectured on equine dentistry worldwide. His published work includes a 12-year study of fillings in horses' teeth, and he treats referral cases from vets across the UK and beyond.

Matt Holland joined EDC in 2025 and is training to become a specialist through an EVDC residency programme at the clinic. Matt performs routine dental work every day and takes on a growing number of more advanced cases, which makes him the ideal person to explain what good everyday dental care looks like for your horse..

Who it's for

Horse owners, riders, yard managers, coaches and anyone who cares for horses. No technical knowledge needed.

The practical bits

Tuesday 13 October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm, at Lyndhurst Community Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY

Refreshments available, £10 per ticket, or bring a friend: 2-for-1 offer (£5 each)

All proceeds to Riding for the Disabled

All tickets entered into prize draw, prizes given on the night!

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