About Rachel Burton

 Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia

I am a fully qualified Equine dental technician having passed the joint British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) exams.

I have a very calm and caring manner and work without sedation wherever possible, however I work closely with vet practices who are happy to sedate with a BAEDT registered member. Based in the picturesque Waveney Valley on the Suffolk / Norfolk border, we regularly work throughout the whole of East Anglia and happily travel to other areas by appointment. 

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Qualifications and Accreditations

I am a fully qualified Equine dental technician (BEVA and BVDA). I am also very involved in the British Association Equine Dental technicians where I was a council member for six years and have worked tirelessly on promoting Equine dentistry and their regulation with Defra in the UK. I also set up the Equine Dental Journal for the BAEDT and continue to support the current council with their dedication to the industry.

MY DENTAL COURSES:

  • British Veterinary Dental Approved BVDA
  • British Association Equine Dental Technician BAEDT
  • British Horse Society Assistant Instructor BHSAI
  • UK Coaching Certificate UKCC
  • First Aid Up to date
  • British Horse Society Registered
  • NVQ Assessor UK Level 3
  • Diploma Horse Studies Warwickshire Agricultural College 90-91
  • Pony Club B Test
  • Certified Academy Equine Dentistry USA
  • Full Certification
  • BHS Registered Instructor

Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia 

 

Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia
 

There is very little that I haven’t seen during my time as an equine dental specialist, so if you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch...

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Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia
 


 Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia

After working with many other qualified equine dental technicians, I passed the BEVA & BVDA exams and joined the BAEDT (British Association of Equine Dental Technicians).

Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia

Dental Services

Why I do
  what I do..

I have been lucky to turn my passion into my career.  I had very supportive parents who were not overly horsey, but got my great love from my Estonian grandmother who grew up on a farm and even rode her horse to school. I have been around horses since I was a baby and I also started riding at a very early age. I was a member of the Bedfordshire South Pony Club and competed throughout my childhood gaining my Pony Club B test. I also loved showing and was always, to my parents surprise, “cleaning my grey pony”. In addition to showing, I loved to wear my hacking jacket and regularly hunted with the Vale of Aylesbury. 

My parents were driven mad by my love and my father especially pushed me to go to Agricultural College where I had a wonderful time and gained my Equine Diploma and British Horse Society Exams. I worked in various horsey jobs and returned home to run my parents farm and livery stables, where some 18 years ago, my dental career started.

An insight into my life, my passion for horses and my career as dedicated equine dental specialist.

I traveled to the USA and studied at the Academy of Equine Dentistry, where I became a fully certified  EDT. This took several years and I met some amazing people. I also owe a huge amount to Dale Jeffrey at Glenns Ferry for my great start in equine dentistry. I still support the school and hope to go back there one day to teach. 

Based in the picturesque Waveney Valley on the Suffolk / Norfolk border, we regularly work throughout the whole of East Anglia and happily travel to other areas by appointment. I have personally travelled far and wide throughout my career and have even worked on mules in the Grand Canyon. 

Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia

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  We know that our rescue horses are getting the very best in dental care......

“Here at the Horse Rescue Fund we use Rachel Burton for all our horses dental needs. We have many nervous and young horses through our doors, as well as oldies who may need extra dental assistance, Rachel has a great understanding of horses and goes out of her way to ensure each is given the time they need to have a positive experience with her. Using Rachel we know that our rescue horses are getting the very best in dental care, we really would not use any one else for the horses and ponies in our care!” Kate Nottage   |     |   Horse Rescue Fund

  Team Gillett are so glad that they have found Rachel for their yard of show ponies and horses....

Team Gillett are so glad that they have found Rachel for their yard of show ponies and horses. Rachel is always professional and excellent with all types of characters we have on the yard. She gives confidence to the ponies that haven’t had much handling and they are always much happier after a visit from Rachel in their work. A fabulous find who I hope to see at my yard for many years . Also love the chat and catch ups ! Thanks for your great work here ! Christina Gillett and Kevin Cousins   |   Oct 2020  |  

  She is always calm and caring around owners and horses, ...

Rachel is a lovely person and an amazing equine dentist. She is always calm and caring around owners and horses, interested in what we have been up to and if we have reached our goals, encouraging if not quite there yet. She gets on with the job quickly and quietly, always putting the horse first. My boy is so comfortable in her care that I don’t even have to be in the stable with him! I honestly can not recommend Rachel highly enough x Sarah Green   |   Oct 2020  |  

  I have recommended Rachel to many people over the years...

Rachel Burton has been looking after my own horses teeth as well as horses in my care for many years. Rachel is nothing but professional in her approach and the horses are very relaxed throughout her visits. She also shows a genuine interest in how the horses have been progressing since she saw them last. I have recommended Rachel to many people over the years too. Mrs S E Tomalin BHSII   |   Oct 2020  |  

  So much more than an Equine Dental Technician......

Rachel has been taking care of our horses dental health for a number of years now and has really shown us how important a horse's dental health is ! As well as obviously being probably one of the best equine dental technicians in the country her wider knowledge and advice are invaluable to us ! We are very glad to have been introduced to Rachel and would certainly highly recommend Rachels services and general horse care skills. Richard and Sharon Aldis   |   2020  |  

  Rachel is the consummate professional; brilliant with horses and owners....

Rachel is the consummate professional; brilliant with horses and owners. I have used her for many years and appreciate how efficient she is at responding to queries / booking and then the physical process of dental work. Our horses are relaxed with her and this is testimony to her experience and expertise. I have recommended her unreservedly to friends who now use her routinely too. Ruth Everard   |   2020  |  

  always very impressed with Rachel's professionalism and horsemanship...

We have been using Rachel for the last few years and are always very impressed with her professionalism and horsemanship, always working very quietly and patiently with any of our horses from youngsters to older nervy ones. Tom Livesey Show jumper and producer at T&N Equestrian Tom Livesey T&N Equestrian   |   2020  |  

  Very professional, well equipped for the job and always arrives with a happy smile....

I have no hesitation in recommending Rachel Burton EDT for taking care of any horses teeth. I have had my horse for nine years and, in this time, Rachel has regularly checked and managed his teeth and dental health. My horse isn’t the easiest to do but Rachel’s kind and confident approach is exactly what he needs. She is thorough in her examination and treatment and is always keen to explain what she’s found and what she’s doing about it. Very professional, well equipped for the job and always arrives with a happy smile. I couldn’t ask for more.... Jennie Moran   |   2020  |  

  we would not use anyone else for our horses dental work...

Rachel has been our equine dentist for many years now, she is fantastic with all types or horses from our small competition ponies years ago, to young blood horses straight from the stud in the last few years. Always a thorough job while explaining what she is working on. Our young blood horses have gone from nervous and unsure to very relaxed and happy to see Rachel. We could not recommend Rachel highly enough, and would not use anyone else for our horses dental work. Thank you for all your help over the years. The Flinton Family xx   |   2020  |  

  Rachel is amazing with the horses......

Rachel has done our horses teeth for years she is brilliant and we recommend her highly to all of our clients. Rachel is amazing with the horses and is really patient and has a really good intuition about the horses needs. Don’t know what we would do without her! Georgina Wilkes show producer   |   2020  |  

  I would highly recommend her, 5 stars from us!...

Rachel is always kind but efficient with our horses. She has looked after us for many years and we very much appreciate her keeping our horses teeth in tip top condition! Power tools no problem, no sedation needed – thanks to Rachel. I would highly recommend her, 5 stars from us! Angie Whythe Elitesaddlery.co.uk   |   2020  |  

  Rachel’s knowledge and expertise are second to none along with her calm manner with even the most nervous of horses...

I have been using Rachel for my horses for a number of years, Rachel’s knowledge and expertise are second to none along with her calm manner with even the most nervous of horses. I contacted Rachel in an emergency recently regarding my young horse who was very poorly with what I suspected was a tooth abscess. Rachel came out to me the next day despite being extremely busy, examined the horse thoroughly and contacted my vet to arrange for medication to be organised for me to collect that afternoon. Rachel always goes over and above and has the horses welfare at the heart of everything she does. I can not recommend Rachel highly enough and hope to continue to have her treat my horses for many years to come! Rebecca Burns   |   2020  |  

  I would wholeheartedly recommend her services...

Rachel has done dentistry on my horses for 10 years.. from my happy hacker to my very successful show horses. Always efficient punctual and kind with a good laugh too. I would wholeheartedly recommend her services Janet Smithers judge and show producer Janet Smithers   |   Oct 2020  |  

  I know my horses are in safe hands......

Rachel has been caring for my horses teeth for a number of years now, and I know they are in safe hands. As a dressage rider I know the importance of attention to detail in every aspect of their management and comfort in their contact is paramount. As well as an expert in her field, Rachel is professional, friendly and organised. Kind Regards Jane. Jane Howard - Dressage trainer and judge Jane Howard - Dressage trainer and judge   |   Oct 2020  |  

  I’ve been using Rachel for my horses dental work for over 15 years....

I’ve been using Rachel for my horses dental work for over 15 years. Her service has been brilliant and she has adapted to meet each individual horse’s needs. Rachel has provided routine floats, wolf tooth removal, bit seats and help managed a geriatric equine mouth. I highly recommended her services for equine dental care. Emma Lacey Norfolk - Equestrienne. BHS Level 4 Coach 5 Riding. UKCC 3BS Emma Lacey Riding Coach L4   |   Oct 2020  |  

  Rachel has a fantastic calm and professional approach with all ages and types of horses...

Rachel has been looking after my horse’s teeth for many years now and has a fantastic calm and professional approach with all ages and types of horses. Rachel is very passionate about her work and will always do her best to get to the bottom of any problems a horse may be having with its teeth. Rachael Key - Mc Timoney Animal Therapist & BHS Coach Rachael Key   |   Oct 2020  |  

   a highly professional dentist who really cares about the welfare of her patients...

"We have had the pleasure of having Rachel attending to our mini donkeys over several years and from our experience if you are looking for a highly professional dentist who really cares about the welfare of her patients and who has a wonderful personality then we would highly recommend that Rachel Burton is the one for you." Kind regards Audrey (Roger Gibbs ) Audrey (Roger Gibbs)   |     |  

  The knowledge and experience she brings is second to none!...

Rachel has been our equine dentist of choice for many years now. The knowledge and experience she brings to managing our horses teeth is second to none! She encourages curiosity and is always willing to show and explain each step of her work, discussing issues and managment. The horses respond well to her kindness, Rachel always keeps them relaxed and encourages their acceptance. From curious babies, through elite competition horses, to retirement and old age Rachel has always managed our horses perfectly! Emma Zwetsloot BSc - Zwetsloot Dressage Training & Livery Yard Emma Zwetsloot BSc Zwetsloot   |   04 Nov 2020  |   Bedford

  she has such a calm and patient approach...

?I absolutely love Rachel doing my horses teeth, she has such a calm and patient approach, and always makes such a difference to there mouths. I wouldn’t have anyone else. Ella Souster   |   04 Nov 2020  |   Essex

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Equine Dentist Professional Equestrian Dentistry in Essex and Suffolk and East Anglia