Less than 100 years ago, horses were a great benefit to our livelihood and work, in addition to being our chief mode of transportation. Complete health care for horses was critical to our way of life. With the advent of machinery and automobiles, many horse owners have become lax in caring for their animals' dental health. Today, horses are our friends and companions.
Sharp points lacerate cheeks and tongue.
Not only is proper care of your horse's teeth the humane thing to do, it will often result in better riding performance.