Are we riding our horses into chronic pain? With Wouter Demey
Tristan Tucker
Founder of the TRT Method
Hear Wouter Demey and Tristan discuss the horse’s mouth, chewing and the relationship between training and oral health.
A conversation about the horse’s mouth
In TRT The Podcast #14, Tristan sits down with Wouter Demey, a veterinarian and specialist in equine dentistry. Their conversation explores the anatomy of the horse’s head and the relationship between oral health and training.
They discuss chewing, saliva, stress, bit injuries and nosebands, including Wouter’s explanation of the masseter muscle’s role in clearing blood from the head. Watch the full discussion above; this introduction is not a diagnosis or a substitute for veterinary care.

Rule out mouth and bit problems
Wouter Demey, DVM, shows you what to look for, how to fit the right bit, and how to release the tension at its source.
- 3 modules with 18 tutorials
- Practical bit selection and fitting guide
- Lifetime access
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