WWAED

2 days 22 hours ago

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Sarah Friend, Kelvin Williams, Emil Andrew Prendergast, Duncan Gipson, Akbar Mirza, Caroline Baty, Jan Goode, Sabrina Mcclumpha, Martin Fox, Jessica Honeyman, David Ward, Danielle Bradley

WWAED

2 days 22 hours ago

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to the WWAED weekly engagement list! 🎉 Sarah Friend, Kelvin Williams, Emil Andrew Prendergast, Duncan Gipson, Akbar Mirza, Caroline Baty, Jan Goode, Sabrina Mcclumpha, Martin Fox, Jessica Honeyman, David Ward, Danielle Bradley

It really helps to spread the word.

WWAED

1 week 1 day ago

🐴 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 🦷
The UK Government is reviewing the Veterinary Surgeons Act, and the outcome could affect how equine dentists are recognised and allowed to work in the future.
𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.
Many owners rely on a qualified, trained equine dentist to maintain their horse’s comfort, welfare, and performance. This consultation is your chance to say that:
✔ Clear professional titles matter
✔ Proper training and competence protect horses
✔ Regulation should be proportionate and risk-based
✔ Equine dentists should be able to work within their sphere of expertise
🗓 Consultation closes: 25 March 2026
You don’t need to be technical — honest, real-world experience carries real weight.

🙏 Please like, share, and encourage other horse owners to take part.
Horse owners’ voices matter – speak up for your equine dentist.
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𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗 – 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦
📝 You don’t need to be an expert. Short answers are fine.
When responding, try to mention:
✔ You are a horse owner
✔ You value using a qualified equine dentist
✔ Clear titles help owners know who is properly trained
✔ Regulation should protect horses without reducing access to care
𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙥𝙝𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮):
• “As a horse owner…”
• “I rely on a qualified equine dentist for my horse’s dental care”
• “Clear professional titles give owners confidence”
• “Equine dentists should be able to work within their sphere of expertise”
⏰ The survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes and closes on 25 March 2026

WWAED

2 months 5 days ago

We held a Category 1 level Entrance Exam practical on unsedated horses on December 3rd 2025.

To become a Full Member of the WWAED you have to demonstrate your competency working on an unsedated horse. This replicates the work that makes up 90+% of the regular work for an equine dentist.

(The more advanced Cat 2 exam allows us to understand the competencies of an equine dentist but, as the horses are sedated, it does not allow an equine dentist to demonstrate their horse handling skills.)

Laureen who owns Manston Riding Centre kindly hosted us for the day and took care of organising all the horses and providing teas and coffees. ☕

We had 5 successful participants who have now become Full Members of the WWAED.

We also had a visit from the Xmas elf. Not Elf on a shelf but if anybody can offer a suitable elf strapline...... but please try to keep it clean!😬

Big thanks to Manston Riding Centre, Gary Khakhian Equine Dentist, Nat Heal, Headland Equine Dentistry, RM Equine Dentistry cat2 qualified (Richard Morris) and Steve Goode.

Another successful practical day.

WWAED

3 months 2 weeks ago

The WWAED has its second Category 2 Theory course of 2025 running this week at the Solihull Riding Club. Good luck to all the participants.