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Post by elmere on Jan 10, 2012 20:43:51 GMT
Just looking for a new equine dentist (a reliable one) and wondered who everyone recommended? I am based in Lancashire NW. I have just been looking at a website and the price seems a little expensive so prices if you can remember would also be nice.  |
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Post by chalky284 on Jan 10, 2012 20:54:17 GMT
Jess Bradshaw is good, not bad prices I paid £30 last time
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Post by Bonkers on Jan 10, 2012 20:56:44 GMT
Mark Edmunds or Craig Griffiths, craig is really good and is about £60, and mark is equaully as good and especially good with youngsters and he's about £30 x
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Post by network on Jan 10, 2012 20:57:20 GMT
We use Craig Griffiths and we pay £45, he is very good, however it is very difficult to get appointments with him as he is booked up months in advance  |
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Post by Bonkers on Jan 10, 2012 20:58:51 GMT
Desktop it will be Craig Griffiths, that's the only problem with him, he's great when you actually manage to get him!
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Post by network on Jan 10, 2012 21:02:37 GMT
Desktop it will be Craig Griffiths, that's the only problem with him, he's great when you actually manage to get him! Thanks Bonkers, he spends the whole day on our yard and does 10 to 14 horses, we then book him in again for 6 months time just so that we are guaranteed to get him  |
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Post by Bonkers on Jan 10, 2012 21:08:17 GMT
He's done mine for years, recently started using Mark (couldn't book Craig) for my mums colt and he's great also!
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Post by rosefinch on Jan 10, 2012 21:11:12 GMT
Diane Holliday she is fantastic. Really excellent service £40 pound per horse. I have her number if you need it pm me.
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Post by danni on Jan 10, 2012 21:26:58 GMT
vet has always done my mare in the past which i know isn't ideal but she does need sedating so this has always been the easier way,if i use a dentist what happens about sedation ? Do you have to get the vet out to do it ? More money !
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Post by pollypocket on Jan 10, 2012 22:04:58 GMT
I have Jess Bradshaw, shes really good...she's based in Blackburn I think.
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Post by susie13 on Jan 10, 2012 23:05:02 GMT
vet has always done my mare in the past which i know isn't ideal but she does need sedating so this has always been the easier way,if i use a dentist what happens about sedation ? Do you have to get the vet out to do it ? More money ! We use Mark and even difficult ponies like mine and others on the yard that need sedating with the vet, have never had to be sedated when he has done them. He has a gentle approach and never upsets them. |
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Post by iheartdoritos on Jan 10, 2012 23:12:16 GMT
Have heard good things about him, but Mark isn't a qualified dentist, so if anything went wrong and you needed to claim on the insurance , I don't think you'd be covered. You can find a list of qualified EDT's in your area here: www.beva.org.uk/_uploads/documents/members-list-sept-2011.pdfWe use Ivan Stockdale. |
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Post by lisadundee on Jan 10, 2012 23:27:12 GMT
Paul Ianson we've had him for years and he's picked up major issues which two other well known equine dentists have missed!!!
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Post by perfect on Jan 10, 2012 23:43:25 GMT
We have used Mark throughout the last 20 yrs and wouldnt have anyone else. Hes kind and caring even with the most difficult. the horses seem to know he wont hurt them. and hes £25
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Post by network on Jan 11, 2012 5:42:17 GMT
vet has always done my mare in the past which i know isn't ideal but she does need sedating so this has always been the easier way,if i use a dentist what happens about sedation ? Do you have to get the vet out to do it ? More money ! Having seen Craig work on horses that in that past have needed sedating and are now more than happy to stand still whilst he carries out his work, I would say that if you can find a patient dentist then I am sure you would eleviate the need for sedation  |
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Post by showingforfun on Jan 11, 2012 7:23:59 GMT
We use Mark-my mare who had been away at stud and not had her teeth done for 2 1/2 years and with the vet ALWAYS needed sedating-when Mark came to do her teeth she saw him and wouldn't let us put the head collar on. Mark went in the stable with her and within a minute he was doing her teeth with no problems.
She has previously been done by the vet and he made her gums bleed.
Would never use anyone else other than Mark.
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Post by elmere on Jan 11, 2012 17:36:42 GMT
Thanks for suggestions, I have a list of contact numbers on the equine dentist website so will ring a couple and see when they are next in my area. |
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Post by archie1 on Jan 12, 2012 13:46:00 GMT
Diane Halliday I had her the other day she is fantastic with the horses very patient and friendly.
Always happy to give you advice and always let's you know what she is doing.
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Post by horsedeal on Sept 23, 2012 13:31:32 GMT
You say Mark is not on the list of qualified edt but did he not train craig and he also goes to the equine uni in wales to lecture on dentistry so he must not be that bad a what he does
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Post by welshshowcobs on Sept 23, 2012 13:58:00 GMT
but why is he not on the registered list then?jess and diane are both on there,and craig aswell,jess and diane are great,not come across mark or craig but id be a bit worried that hes not registered?
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Post by baileybob on Sept 23, 2012 15:12:17 GMT
It used to be that you could not train in the UK and most then trained in the us. It is not a legal requirement i don't think to be a registered equine dentist in the UK, technically anyone could pick up a rasp and call themselves a dentist. The list of UK dentists is a list of those who have passed a UK regulated training course and exam, therefore you know you are getting someone of a certain standard/qualification.
Having said that i have known of mark for years and years and have never heard anything but good. I use my vet though (who is registered) mainly because he is also good, is easy to book, does vaccinations at same time and can easily sedate to remove teeth if required etc.
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Post by sandraharrison395 on Sept 23, 2012 16:46:46 GMT
Another vote for Craig, and I book him again for 6 months later at time of visit
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Post by michelle28 on Sept 23, 2012 17:05:17 GMT
Try Simon gunson, newly qualified young man. Very good with my two sharp ponies. Very calm.
I can pm his number
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Post by flee on Sept 24, 2012 8:56:35 GMT
Rachel Hough who is based in Chorley . She is UK trained.We have had her for the past couple of years after my previous dentist emigrated.We struggled to find someone who knew what they were doing but didn't charge the earth - I had quotes of £60 per pony , and that included a discount for having 6 done ! Would highly recommend Rachel ,very thorough , professional, and excellent with the ponies ( although I did accidentally give her an electric shock last time she came - long story !).I think she charges about £30 per pony but you might be able to haggle if you have a few .
Tel 07799 073365
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Post by cherbellina on Sept 24, 2012 9:27:45 GMT
another vote for Diane Halliday, She is very good with my youngsters and my nervous pony, very patient and kind.
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Post by Jenna on Sept 24, 2012 9:32:31 GMT
Rachel Hough who is based in Chorley . She is UK trained.We have had her for the past couple of years after my previous dentist emigrated.We struggled to find someone who knew what they were doing but didn't charge the earth - I had quotes of £60 per pony , and that included a discount for having 6 done ! Would highly recommend Rachel ,very thorough , professional, and excellent with the ponies ( although I did accidentally give her an electric shock last time she came - long story !).I think she charges about £30 per pony but you might be able to haggle if you have a few . Tel 07799 073365 i use her shes fab |
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Post by Showhunter on Sept 27, 2012 14:33:34 GMT
Rob Jones 07980988760 based over Blackpool way, does all the top yards like John Whitaker etc. He is excellent and charges £35 per horse.
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Post by B_31 on Sept 27, 2012 14:41:25 GMT
is mark the older guy? really nice guy - can talk forever and very knowledgable?! i think i used him many years ago - i was well aware he wasnt qualified but very nice guy and good dentist! Ivan Stockdale did my last horse after mark - whos brilliant but cant ever get hold of him |
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