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MS2011 Reg. Mar 2005	Posted 2014-03-28 2:50 PM Subject: RE: Power float vs. hand float?
Own It and Move On Location: The edge of no where	Canchasr1 - 2014-03-27 4:49 PM All types of floats are only as good as the hands they are in... But, power floats will be more precise if done right with the newer type tools. Hand floats in the right hands can be very good, unfortunately people that are really good are few and far between. Me personally, I use both but primarily my work is done with power floats. I am able to get to the lower 11 ( farthest back molars) without damaging the tissue of the mouth much easier and do a better job with less stress on the horse. ^^ This. It isn't so much about the float, but the hands controlling it. I want a perfectionist to be really careful with my horse. Lots of breaks for the horse to close their mouth and rest.
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flyhperformancehorse Reg. Mar 2007	Posted 2014-03-28 3:34 PM Subject: RE: Power float vs. hand float?
Impressive!! Posts: 1954 Location: Idaho	I personally msg you so you know what I said in the message, but after reading peoples responses, I thought I'd chim in. I have and use the very best certified equine dentist in the west. He uses power instruments (they are not called tools) and as well as hand instruments to work on the canines (round them off) and also on the insisors if the horse is not handling the vibration of the instruments. He is extremely knowledgable and has been doing it for 25+ years. He takes his time, he educates the owners and he takes good good care of his clients horses. I do regular dental exams and consults to prevent issues from happening. My performance horses get done every spring and checked in the fall. My colts 3-5 get done twice a year. I have NEVER had an issue with him or my horses mouths. I get to look in there, feel in there, see what he is doing, infact I had the honor of traveling with him some and helping him, it was an extremely educational experience. So my 2ç on the subject, is educate yourself, get references on the vets or equine dentist out there. I am sure, just like a farrier or even a vet, an equine dentist can do a BAD and damaging job. I truly believe dentistry is extremely important not only for performance reasons but health reasons.
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mtcanchazer Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2014-03-28 4:30 PM Subject: RE: Power float vs. hand float?
Total Germophobe Posts: 6443 Location: Montana	Thanks all! Very good info to know. :-)
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foundation horse Reg. Aug 2004	Posted 2014-03-28 5:42 PM Subject: RE: Power float vs. hand float?
Semper Fi Location: North Texas	threecanman - 2014-03-28 2:46 PM I prefer hand floats. Too many bad experiences with power floating, last one ended in systemic infection. I realize that power floating may be the thing nowadays, but hand floats usually don't do as much harm as the power tools can. To each their own though :) Precisely! Remember, One can always remove move material (hand float as required) but One cannot replace material (too much material removed by accidental power float).
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