Equine dentist (13 photos)

Saying "teeth like a horse", usually mean good condition last. But it turns out, and horses are not always this good. Then comes to the rescue and horse dentist ....



Horses walk on 80 acres on the farm «Little America Miniature Horses» in Buda, Texas, on 10 December. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


For 25 years, Mr. Carl Mitzi knows the art of treating equine teeth. Using the tools, blunt diamond grit, he treated hundreds of thousands of horses' teeth, so that they do not become sharp incisors that can crash into the horse's cheek or violate their bite. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Mr. Mitzi sticking tongue horse when viewed from her teeth. Evenstar became the third miniature horse that Mr. Mitzi cured during his visit to the farm «America Feather». (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


In recent years, Texas and other states have begun to actively combat vets, freelancers, reducing efficiency and causing to join a union. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Tony Greaves holds a dwarf horse on the farm until Mr. Mitzi examines her teeth. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Mr. Greaves holds horse named Crash Crew Boogie tail. Miniature horse frightened terrible instrument of Mr. Mitzi. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Now, many veterinarians use the upgraded tools instead of the old, but it greatly reduces the level of safety at work. New tools are much faster, but they can be erased too much enamel and damage the sensitive tissues. Mr. Mitzi shows the horse's teeth after treatment. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


According to veterinarians, it is all too dangerous for horses in Texas. Authorities ordered two dozen veterinarians amateur discontinue its practice in the state. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Mr. Mitzi and three of his comrades responded with a lawsuit accusing the board of violating the state constitution. On the right you can see some of the tools used by Mr. Mitzi. A standard set of basic tools dentist is worth about $ 3,300. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Mr. Greaves watching his four horses. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Pyrenees dog Mr. Greaves gathered near the barn, protecting miniature horses. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)


Mr. Mitzi with one of his "patients" and tools after completion of treatment. (Eli Meir Kaplan for The Wall Street Journal)