Ep. 60: Chew on This: Equine Teeth, Dentistry & Nutrition (Part 2)
Ep. 60: Chew on This: Equine Teeth, Dentistry & Nutrition (Part 2)  
Podcast: Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Published On: Mon Oct 13 2025
Description: We are back with Kai Yun Lai, a certified equine dental professional, to further explore the powerful connection between your horse’s teeth, their diet, and digestion. In this episode:Why chewing and particle size matter for nutrient absorptionHow dental issues show up in manure & behaviorWhy poor dental health can cause weight lossHow your horse's dental health is linked to colic, and choke riskNutrition’s role in dental health, how the different things you feed and how you feed them impact your horse's teethWhether your horse is dropping weight, resisting the bit, just not thriving, or you want to understand the full impact of your feeding decisions on dental health, this episode examines the links between nutrition and dental health. To learn more about or to contact Kai Yun Lai click HEREDo you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Thanks for riding along with us!