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Products in this section: Mouth Speculums, Speculum Lights, Mouth Wedges and Head Rests(Left click on the product name or scroll down for further information.)

Mouth Speculums

McPherson Speculums

These are the traditional full-mouth speculums that have been in use for many years. We offer several styles depending on the level of quality and finish you desire, the features you need and your budget. We also offer a "mini" version that is suitable for ponies, foals, neonates and some miniature horses.

Standard Models - We offer two Standard Models. Both are made in the United States. The less expensive model is made of a nickel plated, cast iron alloy and has leather straps. The other model is made of stainless steel and also has leather straps. These two models are best suited for those who only occasionally use a speculum.  Replacement parts are available.

Premium Models - Our Premium Models are made in Australia from a forty-ton, high tensile strength bronze alloy. They come with special neoprene straps that are supple yet virtually indestructible in daily use and replacement parts are available. Two versions are available. One for full-size horses and a smaller version for ponies, foals, neonates and some miniature horses. The latter comes with two sets of incisor cups - one smaller and one larger. Our Premium Models are ideal for those who routinely do dental work and want a unit that is nicely finished and will not rust or tarnish when properly cared for.  Replacement parts are available.

Deluxe Models - These are the finest speculums on the market. They are made in the USA of stainless steel and several versions are available. The one we feature has been highly polished and has premium blond strap leather, stitched and oiled with waxed and hand rubbed edges. Replacement parts are available.

Also available are less expensive versions of this speculum which feature the same stainless steel frame, but with an unpolished finish, with less expensive leather straps, or no straps at all. E-mail or call for prices on these models.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Standard Cast Iron Speculum #30020 $241.00
Standard Stainless Steel Speculum #30025 $364.00
Premium Full-Size Speculum #30122 $336.00
Premium Mini-Size Speculum  #30140 $389.00
Deluxe Mouth Speculum #30190 $721.00

McPherson Speculum Spreader Bar Kit

The Spreader Bar Kit gives greater stabilization to McPherson style speculums. The bar also helps to hold the speculum side plates away from the horse's cheeks and keeps it from collapsing if the horse is suspended. The Spreader Bar Kit comes with bar, straps, and mounting hardware.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Spreader Bar Kit  #30189 $96.00

Speculum Lights

We offer two speculum lights, the Spec BiteLite™ and the Deluxe Spec BiteLite™. Both attach to the speculum and illuminate the entire mouth.

The Standard BiteLite™ attaches to the top bars of the speculum and has an external battery. It is made of a space age polymer that is waterproof and has no glass parts. It is powered by four AA batteries which last approximately for 30 hours and has a permanent bulb that lasts for 100,000 hours.

The Deluxe Spec BiteLite™ is designed to replace the bite plates on standard-sized McPherson style speculums and has an integral battery. The bite plates are our deluxe bite plates which provide much better retention of the horse's incisors. The light itself is extremely bright and illuminates the full arcade. It is powered by four AA batteries and is completely waterproof.

 

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Standard Spec BiteLite™  #55010 $316.00
Deluxe Spec BiteLite™  #55030 $669.00

AlumiSpec

The AlumiSpec™ is a revolutionary new mouth speculum that is made of light-weight aircraft aluminum. It is pattered after the "McAllen" style speculum popular in the fifties. The greatest advantage of this style of speculum is that it can be used on any size of horse - from miniature to draft. The biggest disadvantage of this style, until now, has been its weight. The new AlumiSpec™ weighs under four pounds compared to thirteen pounds for those made from stainless steel.

Traditionally the drawback to making "McAllen" style speculums lighter has been the dangers of trading strength for weight. Lighter speculums have been made but they just did not hold up under the rigors of everyday use. We have taken the same materials and techniques used in manufacturing aircraft parts and applied these to the design and manufacture of this style speculum. The result is a speculum that is extremely lightweight yet is able to stand up to the bending forces that can be applied to it.

Another innovation is the use of a synthetic fabric strap for the speculum lock. Instead of standard pre-set fixed locking points this cinch-lock mechanism permits an infinite number of openings. It is made of a material that is extremely durable and easy to clean-up and which is pliable at all temperatures. And, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to replace when it eventually does wear out. This material is also used for the head straps.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

AlumiSpec™ Equine Speculum #30150 $1,925.00

 

Mouth Wedges

Harlton's Mouth Wedge

The design of this premium wedge permits several teeth to rest on it at one time. This keeps it from slipping and spreads the force across several teeth to reduce the danger of cracking. Additionally, the wedge portion is covered with a thick piece of neoprene making it more comfortable for the horse. And, because this surface is so comfortable, the horse doesn't fight it, the neoprene doesn't wear quickly and your work is safer, quicker and easier.

The length of the mouthpiece is 3 1/4" and it is 1 1/2" wide. The height (at widest part) is 2" and the length of the handle is 8 1/2". The neoprene replacement kit contains two neoprene pads, eight screws and an Allen-head wrench.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Harlton's Comfort Wedge #30310 $213.00
Neoprene Replacement Kit  #30330 $41.00

Equine Head Rests

Our headrests are made of lightweight aluminum and feature a tip resistant base, twist-proof square shank and infinite-height adjustment lock. In addition, they are powder coated to make cleanup easy. They can be quickly disassembled for transportation and storage.

Cradle Style Headrest

Our new "cradle style" headrest features next generation ergonomics that hold the horse steadier than traditional headstands. This new design provides a large, flat resting area for the horse's head. Unlike most headstands, which have a rounded and narrow "u"-shaped chin rest, this large padded platform with gradually sloping sides is more stable. Thus, it is both more secure for a sedated horse and places less strain on the mandible.

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Cradle Style Headrest #30262 $425.00

 

 

Standard Head Rest

Our Standard Headrest is identical to our Cradle Style except that it has the traditional round style resting pad pictured here.  

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Equine Head Rest, Standard 

#30220

 $295.00

 

Radiography Top for Headstands

This top fits either one of our square-shank headrests shown above and can be used in place of the standard top when shooting x-rays of the equine head.  

Product Description

Stock #

Price

Radiography Top for Headstands 

#30265

 $97.00

 

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