New Horse

[Standards Equine]

Hooray for Rusty! It infuriates me that people breed these wee things haphazardly creating common things like parrot mouth that should simply never be passed on! Why/how is it a "common" thing for a mini to have? It's like club feet or poor conformation. Those animals should not be bred.
This community is full of such good horse people, owners who really give a darn and take the care needed of their tiny animals. It warms my heart to see the level of education and maintenance here. Rusty is absolutely a lucky dude. All our wee ones are lucky. Thank you Marsha, and everyone else who is responsible for their animals. I really appreciate you and I know your littles do too.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

The vet said the parrot mouth could have been less severe if Rusty had dental care as a youngster. He said it isn't really a problem, as far as being able to eat, and he believes he can help it as we go along.
I worked at rinsing Rusty's mouth with salt water this morning--it was difficult by myself, but we did it. My husband said he will try to help me this evening.
So, the moral is: anyone who has young horses, please consider having regular dental work done! I am fortunate that this vet invested in tools for miniature horses.

 

[HersheyMint]

The vet said the parrot mouth could have been less severe if Rusty had dental care as a youngster. He said it isn't really a problem, as far as being able to eat, and he believes he can help it as we go along.
I worked at rinsing Rusty's mouth with salt water this morning--it was difficult by myself, but we did it. My husband said he will try to help me this evening.
So, the moral is: anyone who has young horses, please consider having regular dental work done! I am fortunate that this vet invested in tools for miniature horses.

So true!