Equine Dental Float
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Artifact Overview
A horse with uneven surfaces or sharp points on its teeth may have difficulty in chewing and not process food properly. Those who care for horses can use a file or "float" to smooth and contour a horse's ever-growing teeth. "Floating" helps prevent sores in the mouth and provides flat chewing surfaces to thoroughly grind hay, grasses, and grains to aid with digestion.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dental float
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
41.22.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Gray (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Length: 23 in
Width: 1.5 in
Height: 1.25 in
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