Equine Dentistry - Economic Relief and a New Equine Practice
Posted by Geoff Tucker on Sun, Sep 13, 2009
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About 2 weeks ago I announced that I had another man named Brandon Gager as an equine dentist in The Equine Practice, Inc. I offered his services to Palm City and the counties north of here for $95. Since that announcement, 2 things have occurred. 1) Brandon has proven to be an exceptional horseman and horse floater. 2) Everyone wants the lower price.
These two events have led me to restructure not only the price, but how The Equine Practice, Inc will be run in the future. The following 2 sections will describe this. To ensure the success of this transition, just forward this to your friends. Why? Because too many horses are either not getting their teeth floated or are being subjected to improper and even harmful techniques. Together we can all change this.
Do You Want To Learn To Float Horses?
Are you an exceptional horseman? Do you have impeccable morals and ethics? Do you like people? How about strength and the ability to do hard work, are they assets of yours? If so, I am looking for people with size, strength, character, and great horsemanship skills with no fear of horses that want to learn my style of Equine Dentistry Without Drama™.
I have openings for 2 people right now that are looking for either a new career or are already a horse dentist who wants to work under the umbrella of an experienced veterinarian.
Contact me at geoff@theequinepractice.com and tell me about yourself and why you want to join me. In Florida, you do not need to be a vet to hand float. But if you are a vet, that's even better.
My goal is to create a network of similar style equine dentists throughout the world bringing a higher level of dentistry through horsemanship skills. If you know of someone in your area willing to learn what I stand for, send that person this letter and to www.theequinepractice.com. We can make a difference in this small but very important part of horse health care.
Do You Need Economic Relief?
If your horse is within 2 hours of Palm City, the cost is $95 to float (plus any additional services such as medication, wolf teeth, etc). How's that for $ Economic Relief $ ? Almost a 50% reduction in the cost to float your horse.
Barns between 2 and 3 hours, there is an additional per horse barn charge of $20. A minimum of 15 horses is needed to be scheduled as a separate trip or they will be included on a loop such as a trip through Ocala to Atlanta. ($115 per horse)
Barns between 3 and 10 hours, there is an additional per horse barn charge of $50 and the horses must be on a loop of travel. ($145 per horse)
Barns between 10 and 20 hours, there is an additional per horse charge of $80 and the horses must be on a loop of travel. ($175 per horse)
A loop of travel is defined as along the way from Palm City to the furthest barn. For example, a loop from Palm City to Vermont would include the states in between in a north - south orientation. A loop requires a minimum of 80 horses. Less than 80 horses and the trip will either be postponed, or an additional $30 per horse will be added, or the cost of a 1st class air ticket plus other expenses are added. It will be your choice.
Let's Tie These Two Things Together
I have received requests from MI, WI, TX. AZ, CA, OR, WA, and MT to name a few states too far away for it to be economically feasible. These people are discouraged with what is available to them. Some have no one available.
I can imagine there are people who want to do Equine Dentistry Without Drama™ willing to either relocate or travel to these areas. Help me find these people so that affordable equine dentistry will be available to everyone. This includes states I already go to such as New York. Stationing someone in your area will lower your cost but not your level of care. Just think of how your efforts in spreading this information can actually help those who are struggling with their horse care now.
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