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| Has anyone gone to an equine dental school for certification? There are a few out there and I am just looking for opinons on which is the best?
Also, if you are certified.... are you happy with your decision. The good the bad and the ugly...
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Location: NW MT | The school in ID is the best! |
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Location: Western performance horse Hades | Idaho |
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Location: Hampton VA | Are there any prerequisites to attend? |
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| Rockyroad - 2014-11-17 2:04 PM
The school in ID is the best!
Awesome!! That is the one I have looked at. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I agree about the school in Idaho.
My husband was taught and worked for a year under a former teacher of this school over 36 years ago. |
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Location: Finally horseback again.... | I would say Idaho too.
I went to the one in Weatherford before they closed, basically the same methods that Dale Jefferies teaches.
It kinda depends on what you are looking for and what you believe in.
Spencer Lafluer teaches one method, the school in Virginia teaches something slightly different, Dale something a little different. They all come down to the basic balancing of the mouth whether by hand float or power.
However,
I want to say this.
be prepared to put out ALOT of money to get through the school, gets your tools together and get licensed in the state you live and maintain the continueing education every year. It is not cheap by any means and if you dont have a job to support you while you are doing and the help and support of several vets this its very difficult. And you need to check the laws in your state because they vary greatly from state to state but most states are requiring a certification and licensure.
I went three years ago, had a full time job, still do, and work on weekends. I work very closely with several vets and they have been invaluable to me.
I certified through Equine Dental Providers of America and just applied for state licensing here in Texas. It is a nightmare to get through to say the least. It takes about 3-5 years to build a client base that you can actually make a living with.
I have a great list of clients but I chose to keep a job with insurance and retirement and do dental because it is something I love.
All in all my school was about 10k, not including travel, hotels, time off, meals, ect.
Tools are a constant cost but at minimum if you are looking at power tools you will look at 5-7k to get started with basic tools.
I dont want this to sound negative in any way because I love what I do, it has been something that has been a passion of mine since I was very young. I had no idea how hard it would be to obtain it when I started. |
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Location: Finally horseback again.... | CUONXC - 2014-11-17 2:25 PM Are there any prerequisites to attend?
You usually have to submit an application with letters from at least to vets and two people who know you personally saying you are competant with horses and are of good moral character. |
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Location: Red Raiderland | Canchasr1 - 2014-11-17 4:41 PM
I have a great list of clients but I chose to keep a job with insurance and retirement and do dental because it is something I love.
All in all my school was about 10k, not including travel, hotels, time off, meals, ect.
Tools are a constant cost but at minimum if you are looking at power tools you will look at 5-7k to get started with basic tools.
I dont want this to sound negative in any way because I love what I do, it has been something that has been a passion of mine since I was very young. I had no idea how hard it would be to obtain it when I started.
I'm one of her clients and let me tell you she is THE BEST! I lost my other equine dentist and Canchasr1 happened to be available so I took a chance and WOW am I impressed. She is VERRRRRY dedicated and wonderful with all my horses.
If you have the passion, like Canchasr, than go for it!  |
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Location: Finally horseback again.... | Kaycee - 2014-11-17 8:11 PM Canchasr1 - 2014-11-17 4:41 PM
I have a great list of clients but I chose to keep a job with insurance and retirement and do dental because it is something I love.
All in all my school was about 10k, not including travel, hotels, time off, meals, ect.
Tools are a constant cost but at minimum if you are looking at power tools you will look at 5-7k to get started with basic tools.
I dont want this to sound negative in any way because I love what I do, it has been something that has been a passion of mine since I was very young. I had no idea how hard it would be to obtain it when I started. I'm one of her clients and let me tell you she is THE BEST! I lost my other equine dentist and Canchasr1 happened to be available so I took a chance and WOW am I impressed. She is VERRRRRY dedicated and wonderful with all my horses.
If you have the passion, like Canchasr, than go for it!
Awww Thank you my friend!!!
I really appreciate that.
Good dentistry really does require a passion for making a horse feel and perform the best they possibly can.
When I started school, our instructor made this statement and it has stuck with me always.
"If you are here to make a quick buck, pick up your stuff, collect your money and leave, I dont want you... But if you are here to help horses and educate the public, you can stay...because without educating the public, horses quality of life will not improve. "
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Location: Northern CA | The school in Idaho. We have a very close family friend that teachs there. |
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