Peter Borgdorff

PeterBorgdorff_Member_NEDP
Australian Equine Dental Practice
0414 566 789
States Covered: 
Victoria
New South Wales
Regions Covered: 
Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, North Eastern Victoria, West Gippsland and Murray Valley Region NSW
Educational Qualifications: 
Diploma Equine Dentistry (AEDP) 2013, Certificate III Equine Dentistry (AEDP) 2003, School- Chr. Lyceum Amstelland, Netherlands- Secondary College.
Professional Association and Club Memberships: 
National Equine Dental Practitioners (President)
Personal Interests: 
Industrial design, photography; swimming; snow skiing; horse riding;
Research, Education and Work Interests: 
Evaluation of the position of pulp canals, occlusion and dental related disease 2011-current. Producing efficient and less invasive diagnostic and dental treatment equipment. Improving equine dentistry education and standards world-wide.
Work Objectives: 
Being able to give a horse a content and long life and the rider a better connection to the horse.
Publications: 

Australian Equine Dental Practice: Information Leaflet 1984-current
V.E.D.A. Victorian Equine Dentists Association Inc: Information Leaflet 1993
Horses and People: Equine Dentistry: Is It Just Filing or is There More to It? 2005
Equestrian Life: Article Series 2005
North Central Review: Article 2006
Raceweek United Arab Emirates UAE: Article 2005
Western Horse Yearbook: Article 2006
AEDP: Information brochure 2008
Miniature Horse Society: Article 2011
Legislative input: NT Vet Act review 2011
Regulatory submission VIC: Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses 2011
Legislative submission: Proposed veterinary practice regulation NSW 2006 and 2013

Towns and Suburbs regularly visited: 

VIC: Melbourne, Mornington, Boneo, Cape Schanck, Main Ridge, Somerville, Mount Eliza, Mordialloc, Caufield, Frankston, Lysterfield, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Pearcedale, Whittlesea, Warrandyte, Benella, Koo Wee Rup, Nar Nar Goon, Wodonga, Seymour, Shepparton and Yarrawonga.
NSW: Albury, Howlong, Mulwala, Burrumbuttock and Walla Walla

Professional Projects: 

Equine Dentistry training:  Australian Equine Dental Practice 2003 – current.
Lectures:  To Wangaratta TAFE equine students to have a basic understanding of equine dentition and dental treatment of horses.
Curriculum Development: National Training Accreditation for Equine Dentists in Australia 2007 to 2012
Advisory Position: Member of the National Reference Group (NRG) 2007- 2012 AgriFood Skills Australia
Lectures: RSPCA Burwood, You and Your New Horse
Lectures: Multiple Pony Clubs
Lecture: Horse Appreciation Group, University of Melbourne