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I love what I do. I have a passion for the general wellbeing of equines.

My mission is to provide professional equine dental services, to share knowledge about equine wellbeing and the necessity for adequate dental care, and to increase the credibility and standard of equine dentistry as a profession. Since embarking on a career as a farrier in 1990, I noted that dental care was overlooked and was only addressed when problems arose. This led me to understand the import

ance of routine dental maintenance, and I subsequently pursued a career as a "horse dentist". Understanding equine psychology and behaviour has been integral to my ability to perform optimally in my profession, and a component of equine care which I am passionate about. It has empowered me to work effectively in challenging situations in a mutually beneficial way with the horse. I have had the privilege to provide dental services to a Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, alpacas and a guinea pig, and I relish opportunities to employ my professional expertise and thirst for dental knowledge to animals beyond equines. One of the highlights of my professional career has been working collaboratively with some of the best in the industry. Not only has that served to sharpen our collective skills and hone best practice in equine dentistry, but rewarding friendships have emerged throughout the years.

20/01/2025

"I'll never ask a zebra about stripes again" 🤣 Thanks for settling the Zebra Question for us Shel Silverstein.

05/01/2025

"Look how far we've come." ~ Charlie Mackesy

24/12/2024

"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.

God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again.

Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.

This is the crisis we're in: God-light streamed into the world, but men and women everywhere ran for the darkness. They went for the darkness because they were not really interested in pleasing God.

Everyone who makes a practice of doing evil, addicted to denial and illusion, hates God-light and won't come near it, fearing a painful exposure.

But anyone working and living in truth and reality welcomes God-light so the work can be seen for the God-work it is."

~ John 3:16-21 (The Message)

May eternal HOPE be your portion this Christmas. Thank you for being part of our journey this year.

Blessings in abundance,
Donovan, Pauline, Azariah and Joash

17/12/2024

A useful resource we're sharing more frequently as horse owners and practitioners continue to work together to assess symptoms and prescribe solutions in the presence of "abnormal" behaviours. There is so much we still have to learn about equines, a motivating factor behind my intrigue with dissection and the many secrets to be discovered through post mortem investigation.

~ Donovan

The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain is a film that dares to challenge the way we look at "badly behaving" horses, and promotes the notion that lamen...

12/12/2024

The dream team at Equidontia South Africa will be taking a much needed rest over the Christmas season. Our last day in the proverbial office will be Friday 20 December. With a few spaces left open in Jacques' schedule next week in Port Elizabeth, please let us know asap if you'd like us to book you in.

📸 Jacques van Zyl giving Dido some EDT love. Photo taken by Leaza Tobias.

06/11/2024

So much gratitude for opportunities like this that have been memorable highlights of my profession as an equine dental technician.

Thank you iThemba Wildlife and Conservation Services and wild_vet_annie for making the dream a reality.

03/11/2024

A beautiful and worthy watch. Family time well spent cuddled up on the couch together this afternoon.

Layne de Vrye, a great segment on bits and the importance of correct bit fitting, with Bombers Equestrian Equipment featuring.

24/09/2024

Grateful for the privilege to attend and participate in a horse dissection with Becks Nairn in New Zealand weekend before last. Without a shadow of doubt it both jarred and inspired.

I was ...

🐴 jarred by the reminder that there is so much we still do not know about equines individually and collectively and that the correlation between external behaviours and internal abnormalities cannot be ignored.

🐴 inspired by the reality that the pursuit of continuous professional development is essential for every single equine practitioner and attending at least one horse dissection is a very worthwhile investment of personal and professional resources.

Amanda Wilson's post below is highly recommended viewing and reading.

~ Donovan

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10/08/2024

What an epic three months Eastern Capers! 600 dental treatments completed by Donovan 🐎

And another 150 by Jacques, who has recently joined the Equidontia South Africa team as a sub-contractor to assist with the number of equines requiring dental services in the area. We are extremely grateful to have a local EDT with the skill and experience we pride our brand on to provide dental services year round in the coastal Eastern Cape region.

Together Donovan and Jacques boast 30 years experience in the profession.

Thank you so much for continuing to support us in our quest to uphold a consistent standard of exceptional equine dental care accomplished through high quality horsemanship. In time, we'd love our province to become famous for it within the equine professions.

For ongoing bookings, please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 072 545 7854.

Photo: Bantry Bay enjoying a morning tea break with his favourite EDT 😄

08/08/2024

Always a pleasure to be at The Hill.

28/06/2024

"Team work is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results." ~ Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

Thank you Springlands Farm Self Catering Cottages. It's always an adventure.

18/06/2024

A day out in paradise at Springlands Farm Self Catering Cottages.

01/06/2024

Thank you East London. 150 horses have seen their equine dental technician in the last couple of weeks.

Our new bookings and payments system is a working like a dream. We appreciate how easy most of you have made this transition for us.

We know there are many whom we could not get to on this trip but we have a plan in place to accommodate you so do not hesitate to reach out via WhatsApp.

With gratitude,
Donovan and Pauline

10/03/2024

‼ BAD DEBTS ‼

We have been forced to change the way we do business due to the significant increase in late payments and bad debts Equidontia South Africa incurred in 2022 and 2023.

Our family makes HUGE relational and financial sacrifices to continue providing equine dental services in a vastly under-serviced province even though we currently live in New Zealand. Aside from the obvious expectation that Donovan's expertise should not be engaged if one does not have the means to pay, constantly chasing payments is a careless waste of our time and resources and is simply not acceptable.

For those who still owe money, please ensure these funds are deposited in full by the end of March 2024. Failing to do so will result in the names of bad debtors being shared with other industry professionals and a formal debt recovery process being initiated.

For those who have always paid for equine dental services promptly, you have our sincere gratitude. It has been an immense blessing!

03/03/2024

‼️ SOUTH AFRICA 2024 ‼️

Dates for 2024 are now locked in and we just want to let you know that we'll be doing things a little differently this year.

We're booking and invoicing equine dental appointments in advance and full payment is expected to reflect in our bank account 48 hours prior to the booking date to secure appointments. Arrangements for alternative payment methods must be requested in advance and remain subject to agreement at our discretion.

Booking availablity will be capped and once this cap is reached, customers who have not been allocated an appointment will be placed on a waiting list to accommodate the inevitability that existing bookings become available through cancellation or non-payment, or extra capacity is possible.

The price for a routine maintenance float is R800 per horse. New or overdue horses will be charged at R850. Please advise beforehand whether or not your horse needs sedation.

If you would like to be put on our bookings list, please send a WhatsApp to 072 545 7854.

Warm regards,
Donovan and Pauline

29/02/2024

Introducing my beautiful partner in love and business, Pauline. After many years behind-the-scenes as the heroine of our life story, my wife is now taking a more prominent position in the day-to-day management of Equidontia, both in South Africa and New Zealand. Pauline is the wisest, bravest and most compassionate human being I know, relishing adventures and challenges, always drawing out the gold in people and creating opportunities for others to succeed. She brings all the skills needed to help me shape a healthier work / life balance where what matters most to me never fails to thrive. I'm honoured to have been doing life with her these last 26 years. Between us, your equines are in great hands.

Photo credit: Joash 😎

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What an epic three months Eastern Capers! 600 dental treatments completed by Donovan 🐎 And another 150 by Jacques, who has recently joined the Equidontia South Africa team as a sub-contractor to assist with the number of equines requiring dental services in the area. We are extremely grateful to have a local EDT with the skill and experience we pride our brand on to provide dental services year round in the coastal Eastern Cape region. Together Donovan and Jacques boast 30 years experience in the profession. Thank you so much for continuing to support us in our quest to uphold a consistent standard of exceptional equine dental care accomplished through high quality horsemanship. In time, we'd love our province to become famous for it within the equine professions. For ongoing bookings, please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 072 545 7854. Photo: Bantry Bay enjoying a morning tea break with his favourite EDT 😄

Thank you East London. 150 horses have seen their equine dental technician in the last couple of weeks. Our new bookings and payments system is a working like a dream. We appreciate how easy most of you have made this transition for us. We know there are many whom we could not get to on this trip but we have a plan in place to accommodate you so do not hesitate to reach out via WhatsApp. With gratitude, Donovan and Pauline

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I have a passion for the general wellbeing of equines. Since embarking on a career as a farrier in 1990, I noted that dental care was overlooked and was only addressed when problems arose. This led me to understand the importance of routine dental maintenance, and I subsequently pursued a career as a "horse dentist".

Understanding equine psychology and behaviour has been integral to my ability to perform optimally in my profession, and a component of equine care which I am passionate about. It has empowered me to work effectively in challenging situations in a mutually beneficial way with the horse.

I have had the privilege to provide dental services to a Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, alpacas and a guinea pig, and I relish opportunities to employ my professional expertise and thirst for dental knowledge to animals beyond equines.

One of the highlights of my professional career has been working collaboratively with some of the best in the industry. Not only has that served to sharpen our collective skills and hone best practice in equine dentistry, but rewarding friendships have emerged throughout the years.