Due to the need of proper certification and increase in equine dentistry in the USA, the EDPA was formed to educate, certify and promote the health of horses and proper dental techinques. The goal is to continue research and development of techniques and procedures with a high standard of care and compliance for all equine dental providers.
Gail Emerson is a graduate of State University of New York receiving a A.A.S. in Animal Husbandry(emphasis horses) in 1975.She hasbeen an equine dental practitioner full time since 1987. Her accomplishments in the field of Equine Dentistry include:
Trusted Equines: This part of our website is dedicated to these Equinesthat have proven to be exceptional animals in their respected fields and breeds andwhose dental needs have been entrusted to our members of the EDPA.
2018 Gold Supreme Champion Las Vegas ABWC Junior Mare 2018 Champion Las Vegas 2 Year Old Mare Highest Score of the entire show and perfect 20s for head! Winner of Best Head and Best Type awards! 2017 PARIS WORLD YEARLING FILLY CHAMPIONSHIP - BRONZE Four Silver Placings 2017 PARIS Salon du Cheval World Championships awarded Most Beautiful Head (Yearling) 2017 Gold Supreme Champion Las Vegas ABWC Yearling Filly A new era has come to light. We welcome ERODITE! A world re-knowned treausre that reigns SUPREME in the USA.
Carl Mitz began seeing Buckeroo in 1993 when Buckeroowas already in his teens. If it wasn't forCarl's dedication to understanding this small equine breed, extensivecare and compassion, Buckeroo would have never lived to see his 32 years nor would he have produced more than 400 foals in the miniature horse breed. We thank him for extending our time with this one of a kind stallion!
'Time Lord', aka 'Romy'is a 6 year old Deutsche Reitpferde (German riding horse) gelding. This year he achieved 8th place in the Adequan/USDF 2012 Final Awards Standings for Adult Amateurs at Second Level, with a median score of 68%. Romy has received exceptional dental care from Gail Emerson since his arrival in the US as a 5 year old.
Little Kings Knight Time- American Shetland Classic Gelding- 7 x ASPC National All Star and 4x ASPC Congress Champion. A testiment to Certififed EDP- Carl Mitz and experience andequine dental provider skills. Knight Time has a unique dental conditionwith only 4 lower incisors and a very narrow palate requiring regular maintenance to keep ingood health andcondition.
Emily O'Neill on Kynynmont's Cooper O'Grady - owned by Kynynmont Connemaras LLC - Pamela T. Liddell. Cooper is a 4yro Full Connemara Stallion. Showing first level, he was Region One's first level Dressage Champion 2012
Gail stays up to date onprocedures and takes the time needed to help each and every horse she works with. She is wonderful with every aspect of the equine dental process. We love Gail she has been doing my horses teeth for many years and she always does a great job, Dorie Addy-Crow.
Here at Sunset Mountain Miniatures we have used Carl Mitz for years. One of our horses is Wizards Spell Troubles Exemplary (AKA 'Larry') whom Carl has had to do some serious work on. Larry is an 8-time World Champion Jumper and a 5-time World Reserve Champion Jumper. His Youtube videos (atwww.youtube.com/sunsetmtnminiatures) have close to 2 million views. He has fans all over the world.
'Routine dental exams and corrective teeth floating are essential for maintaining the even contact with the bit that is so critical in the development of a dressage horse. Keeping my horses comfortable in their mouths ensures their cooperation and acceptance of the bit'.
'Especially when competing in two separate disciplines, there 's no one I trust more to keep Newman 's mouth in tip-top shape than Lance Rubin, someone I 've known and worked with for almost twenty years.'
The EDPA offers continuing education (CE) for veterinarians, vet techs, and equine dental providers. The CE program is developed by the EDPA Certification Committee. All licensed Equine Dental Providers must accrue annual CE hours in order to maintain their licensure. The CE program must be approved by the State Veterinary Board. Most State Boards also accept USDA module courses as well as any RACE (American Association of Veterinary State Boards, Registry of Approved Continuing Education) approved programs.
The EDPA applies for State and RACE approvals for all CE programs. Approved programs require specific detailed and relevant topics, professional and qualified speakers, specified presentation times as well as attendance hours and record keeping of all participants and certificates of completion. The EDPA CE programs all meet these standards and requirements.
The EDPA CE programs usually offer between 12-20 hours of CE in a 2-3 day period. These hours will include wet labs, demonstrations, modules, presentations, and lectures. At times, these programs may be held at an equine hospital or farm for an optimal learning experience.
The EDPA strives to offer CE programs at an affordable price. Discounts are given to EDPA members. The CE Program is fully funded from donations to the Miller Educational Scholarship Fund. The EDPA is a 501c (3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.