I have Teddy in the hallway this weekend and I took him out some water and watched him drink, something I don't do regularly. I noticed that he took a drink then when he lifted his head just above the bucket he had a wide yawning expression on this face without the eye fluttering, and he was rolling his tongue around. He took another drink and did the same thing. Then again. I took a good look in his mouth while he was doing it and couldn't see anything, though his tongue block sight of the back of his mouth. Other times I have seen him drink he hasn't done this and I cant recall ever seeing a horse do this. It is usually just slurp, slurp and that's it. After that he just played with the bucket and the grooming box which he has always done.
I might be being paranoid but I will see if I can capture it on tape tomorrow and post it.
I was wondering if it's normal or if it was a sign of anything I should be concerned about. I was thinking of getting a dentist out soon (when I take some time off work shortly) so I can eliminate dentistry issues being related to his sudden bridle (and halter) aversion.
Is this a sign of anything as far as any of you knowledgeable horse people out there know of?
Thanks in advance
Would be a good idea to have the dentist out. Cricket has started, every once and awhile, twisting her head when she eats a cookie. She's actually over-due for the dentist and I know she needs her teeth done.
ReplyDeleteLast year, I had her teeth done in July and around August/Sept she bit down on something and upset the balance of her mouth. I had to have him back out in Sept.
Carol Coppinger - 5* Parelli Instructur - once told me that a horse will do anything to compensate for an imbalance in his mouth and an imbalance in his feet.
Trust your gut - get the dentist. If nothing else, it will rule out physical issues.