Niamh McDaid Equine Dentistry

24/03/2026

04/03/2026

05/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW? Here are three quick fun facts about equine nutritional requirements as they relate to forage.

1️⃣ Horses prefer to spend AT LEAST 60% of their time grazing.
- Limiting time grazing can lead to behavioral and digestive issues.
- Horses with not enough forage in their gut are predisposed to gastric ulcers.

2️⃣ FORAGE should be 60-100% of the total equine diet.
- Forage should be fed at a rate of 1.5-2% of a horse's body weight per day.

3️⃣ Forage must be no longer than a ¼ of an inch long by the time it is swallowed to maximize digestion.
- Functional teeth are required for proper mastication (chewing) of long stem forage.
- If a horse can't adequately chew, we need to support them in other ways so that they can properly digest forage and avoid choke.

If you have questions about feeding enough quality forage to your specific equine, contact your veterinarian.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

23/01/2026

Thank you Irish Horse Welfare Trust for hosting the EDAI CPD and AGM yesterday

Big thank you to the gang from Equine Dental Association for coming along today to do dental treatments FOC on some of our rescue horses 🐎 😀

07/01/2026

✅️Spaces available along these routes :
Mon 12th - Derry area
Tue 13th - Milford area
Wed 14th - Forge by appointment
Thu 15th - East Donegal
Fri 16th - West Donegal
Sat 17th - Forge by appointment

🛻 Inishowen 19th Jan (tbc)

PM Niamh McDaid Equine Dentistry or WhatsApp Niamh on 00 353 863772468

02/01/2026

✅️ Space available along these routes:
🦷Monday 5th January: Creeslough ➡️ Derry area
🦷Thursday 8th January: Creeslough ➡️ Stranorlar area

📲 PM Niamh McDaid Equine Dentistry or WhatsApp Niamh on 00 353 863772468 for enquiries

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24/12/2025

Thank you Horse Dental Equipment for another informative webinar.

17/12/2025

Space available along this route on Monday 21st December:
Creeslough ➡️ Clonmany ➡️ Eglinton
📲PM Niamh McDaid Equine Dentistry OR WhatsApp Niamh on 00 353 863772468 for details
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03/12/2025

👀 In stock 👀
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24/11/2025

🇮🇪 Ireland Trip Update! 🇮🇪
My December visit is now fully booked — thank you so much to everyone who secured a spot! 🐴✨
I’ll be planning my next trip for late January / early February, so if you’d like to book, just drop me a message.

Looking forward to seeing you and your horses soon!
– EquestriFlex

21/11/2025

EquestriFlex

❄️ Winter Wellness for Equine Athletes ❄️
As temperatures drop, it’s easy for our horses to get a little tighter, stiffer, and less motivated to move. Winter is the perfect time to focus on maintenance—keeping muscles supple, joints supported, and performance ready for spring.

Here are a few key reminders to help your horse stay comfortable and conditioned through the colder months:

🐴 Warm-Up Matters More Than Ever
Cooler muscles are more prone to strain. Start each ride with a slow, gradual warm-up to increase circulation and reduce stiffness.

💆 Bodywork = Better Mobility
Massage, stretching, and targeted sports therapy sessions help maintain range of motion and reduce tension caused by cold-weather bracing.

🥶 Watch for Compensations
Slippery footing, icy paddocks, and less turnout can change movement patterns. Early intervention prevents small imbalances from becoming spring-training setbacks.

🧣 Blanketing & Hydration Support Muscles Too
Keeping muscles warm conserves energy and reduces tightness. And don’t forget hydration—cold weather can mean less drinking, which affects muscle function.

🏋️ Off-Season Conditioning
Light, consistent exercise helps maintain topline and core strength until full training resumes.

If your horse could use a winter tune-up, we’re here to help keep them feeling their best all season long. ❄️✨
Send us a message to book a session or ask any questions! 📱