Training and Experience
I always wanted to work with horses, and at the time there was a shortage of horse dentists, so I applied to the Amercian School of Equine Dentistry in Virginia and trained there in 2001.
Since completing the course and an apprenticeship there, which involved travelling all over Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and having the opportunity to work on various types of horses in all sorts of deciplines. I came back to the UK to start my business, which I did in the Isle of Man. I have carried on with my training a with couple of dentists since then and have sat courses here (in UK) to help improve what I do and keep up to date with whats new and whats changing.
I have now set up a business in Staffordshire and commute to and from the Isle of Man to work. I am currently in the process of completing my British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) qualifiation. I have sat the courses and now await for the exam.
I work alongside vets in order to ensure that my clients get the best possible treatment and never loose my patience with any horse as I feel it is very important for them to tolerate (enjoy) the experience without to much force. If they need more advanced work this is done under sedation (provided by a veteriarian).
