STUDENTS got to watch as the horse dentist visited their school’s stables.

Housemistresses at Knighton House School said they are used to reminding the children about brushing their teeth, but pupils got a dental hygiene lesson of a different kind recently when horse dentist, Tony Rose, stopped by for a visit.

Mr Rose is a regular visitor at the prep school in Durweston where he treats the 14 ponies who live there during term time. Students have riding lessons built into the school day and anyone from Year Two upwards has the opportunity to be taught using the on-site riding arena or go out on hacks.

The students gathered at the stables during break time to watch Mr Rose.

Pony Sparky received a check up and Mr Rose removed sharp enamel points on the outer edges of his teeth.

Mr Rose said: “The girls are fascinated and are always asking questions.

“They are very knowledgeable but are so keen to learn more about how they should be looking after their ponies. I felt like one of the teachers.”