Horse Dentist in Aberdeenshire?

[Queenjude]

Hi,

Can someone please recommend me a good horse dentist in Aberdeenshrie, Banchory way?

Thanks in advance :0)

 

[Britestar]

WWW.chompingatthebit.co.uk

 

[JoJo_]

Ditto above. Most people I know use Deb.

 

[Queenjude]

Hi,

Thanks for that, I'll get in touch with her.

 

[Daytona]

Yes another vote for debs

 

[TPO]

I'd highly recommend James Spy; I believe he covers the whole of Scotland.

 

[measles]

As does Brian Smith who does a great job.

 

[Spook]

Debs Atkinson too.

 

[Overgrown Pony]

I think its mad to use an EDT that`s not qualified. Would they even be insured? I can highly recommend Mark Twigg.

 

[EventingMum]

James Spy is fully qualified (BEVA / BVDA), he is a member of the BAEDT, has an honours degree in Equine Dental Science and is fully insurance. He covers the whole of Scotland and has many clients in Aberdeenshire

 

[flying solo]

James Spy gets my vote every time! Great with timid, nervous or just plain cheeky ponies. Takes his time and is never in a rush. Used my local vet once and never again!

 

[TPO]

Totally agree Overgrown Pony; that's one of many reasons why I use and recommend James.

It also highlights the importance to do your own checks on the qualifications/ insurance of any professional before using them and not just the the word of posters on an internet forum

 

[Queenjude]

Thanks to everyone for their recommendations, i've got lots to go with! I'm off to do my research!

Thanks again.

 

[Spook]

I think its mad to use an EDT that`s not qualified. Would they even be insured? I can highly recommend Mark Twigg.

Are you refering to Debs Atkinson??

 

[brucea]

I use the vet, Graham at Ardene. Have used horse dentist before and seen blood pouring out of mouth and horse very uncomfortable after.

Won't use them, but trust the vet.

 

[Daytona]

Well I use Debs and my vet is there as horse requires sedation and he seems 110% happy with her work so that means I am.

And just because she trained abroad does not make her unqualified..!

 

[EventingMum]

Well I use Debs and my vet is there as horse requires sedation and he seems 110% happy with her work so that means I am.

And just because she trained abroad does not make her unqualified..!

Whilst I have no knowledge of this person or the standard of her work, it's interesting to note that no actual qualifications are listed on her website and so she does not appear to hold qualifications which are DEFRA / BEVA / RCVS approved and therefore should only undertake category 1 proceedures in the UK. Also many vets follow guidlines and will not sedate for EDTs without these qualifications.

 

[Overgrown Pony]

I'm sure Debs is a lovely person and a lot use and recommend her, but I'd personally never use her. If anyone wants to know why feel free to PM me.

 

[Daytona]

No idea but my vet sedates my horse ok for her .

 

[spookypony]

I use Alice, another vet at Ardene. My pony likes her, and she is unflappable and patient. He appears to have very unproblematic teeth, though!

 

[Spook]

When I see her I'll ask regarding her quals. She has always done a good job here and will continue to be used.