If you’ve been around horses for long enough, you’ve likely heard the word “float” used at some point in regard to equine dental work. The word, which derives from the masonry act of smoothing a surface, is a layman’s term for the process of removing sharp enamel points from a horse’s teeth. But why is floating such an important part of horse care, and how often is it needed?
Quarter Horse News asked Dr. Megan Petty, resident farm veterinarian at La Feliz Montana Ranch in Hondo, New Mexico,...