Texas Tooth Law was created by concerned members of the horse community in Texas. We don’t have anything against vets. They are a key ingredient in the ownership and proper care of our beloved animals.
We do, however, protest the continued push by politically motivated veterinarians who do not recognize the centuries of tradition and training that created the body of knowledge that is a “horseman.” (or woman.)
The debate in Texas is centered around Carl Mitz:
- Carl has 24 years of experience in equine dentistry and is a 3rd generation
- horseman.
- He apprenticed with an Equine Dentist, M.W. Becker – who had 40 years experience and his clients included Calumet Farms, Spend Thrift Farm, Taylor Made Farms and Alexander Harthill, DVM in Lexington, KY.
- He has held State Racing Licenses in KY, OH, MI, FL and AR, to provide dental maintenance to race horses.
- In 1986, he was given 2 miniature horses from NFC Farms and 2 miniature horses from Crescent Miniatures to use to develop instruments and techniques to accommodate the breed.
- He developed floats and speculums to better fit the miniature horses.
- He owned and operated Mets – an instrument company.
- He has done Research and Development for Harlton’s Specialties, Olsen and Silk Abrasives and Olsen E-Z Cuts.
- He was certified by Dr. Jack Easley in Equine Dentistry through the International Assoc. of Equine Dental Technicians (IAEDT) in 1992.
- He was certified by Dr. Toots Banner in Advanced Equine Dentistry through the International Assoc. of Equine Dentistry (IAED) in 2002.
- He has over 120 hours of Continuing Education in Equine Dentistry, with 60 hours of that being RACE approved.
- He is a Former President of the IAEDT.
- He was Chairman of the Grievance Committee for the IAED.
- He is published in 2 veterinary manuals:
- Equine Dentistry: A Practical Guide by Pat Pence, DVM
- Manual of Equine Dentistry by Tom Allen, DVM
- He is employed by Capps Manufacturing – the largest manufacturer of Equine Dental instruments in the U.S. He provides R & D and technical support for Capps Mfg. (One of the worlds most known manufacturers of equine dental instruments.)
