Director
Randy Riedinger, MCEqD
Director, Instructor, Owner, & President
Randy Riedinger grew up on a horse ranch in North Dakota and competed in rodeo most of his life. He spent many years training and competing in cutting, reining, and roping. Randy lived in Denver, Colorado, from 1984 until 1990. He then moved to Cottonwood, California, where he started his practice in Equine Dentistry in 1992 and was awarded Master Certified Equine Dentist in 1999.
Over the years he has gained a great understanding of the problems that can occur in a horse’s mouth, often hindering health and peak performance. Because of his deep love for horses he has dedicated the last 14 years to studying and correcting malocclusions and abnormalities in equines. He remains at the forefront of the industry with his development of instruments, techniques and procedures. Randy is known for perfecting the process of inter-oral molar extraction, done on horses of all ages and the development of the Riedinger Procedure, which is a proven method that can correct a major parrot mouth in most young horses. This procedure has been published in the 1998 version of Oral Biomechanics and Dental Equilibration and Equidae, and is used at many institutions of equine dentistry.
Randy studied and taught at the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Idaho from 1996 until 2001, and was director in 1999. He has served the school since 1997 as an active member of the Teaching Policy Committee until 2002. He was one of the original members of the committee that helped establish and design the certification programs at the Academy and was chairman of the committee from 1999 until 2001.
In 2002 Riedinger established the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry, Inc., located in Weatherford, Texas, which is the only state licensed equine dentistry school. He is also an active member of the International Association of Equine Dentistry and the 2011 IAED Certification process was held at the Institute.
Randy’s clientele spans across the United States so between school sessions, he travels from Alaska to South Texas and from coast to coast. His practice takes him to other countries as well, including Germany and the Netherlands. Many top-performance horse owners and trainers rely on his skills and expertise to keep their horses at optimum performance level including Bob Avila, Charmayne James and Chris Cox. Randy has always enjoyed sharing this knowledge that has earned him the respect of top performance riders around the world.
Director, Instructor, Owner, & President
Randy Riedinger grew up on a horse ranch in North Dakota and competed in rodeo most of his life. He spent many years training and competing in cutting, reining, and roping. Randy lived in Denver, Colorado, from 1984 until 1990. He then moved to Cottonwood, California, where he started his practice in Equine Dentistry in 1992 and was awarded Master Certified Equine Dentist in 1999.
Over the years he has gained a great understanding of the problems that can occur in a horse’s mouth, often hindering health and peak performance. Because of his deep love for horses he has dedicated the last 14 years to studying and correcting malocclusions and abnormalities in equines. He remains at the forefront of the industry with his development of instruments, techniques and procedures. Randy is known for perfecting the process of inter-oral molar extraction, done on horses of all ages and the development of the Riedinger Procedure, which is a proven method that can correct a major parrot mouth in most young horses. This procedure has been published in the 1998 version of Oral Biomechanics and Dental Equilibration and Equidae, and is used at many institutions of equine dentistry.
Randy studied and taught at the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Idaho from 1996 until 2001, and was director in 1999. He has served the school since 1997 as an active member of the Teaching Policy Committee until 2002. He was one of the original members of the committee that helped establish and design the certification programs at the Academy and was chairman of the committee from 1999 until 2001.
In 2002 Riedinger established the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry, Inc., located in Weatherford, Texas, which is the only state licensed equine dentistry school. He is also an active member of the International Association of Equine Dentistry and the 2011 IAED Certification process was held at the Institute.
Randy’s clientele spans across the United States so between school sessions, he travels from Alaska to South Texas and from coast to coast. His practice takes him to other countries as well, including Germany and the Netherlands. Many top-performance horse owners and trainers rely on his skills and expertise to keep their horses at optimum performance level including Bob Avila, Charmayne James and Chris Cox. Randy has always enjoyed sharing this knowledge that has earned him the respect of top performance riders around the world.
Veterinarian
Dr. Mart Brillhart, DVM
Dr. Brillhart graduated in 1972 from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. Upon graduation he began practicing in Slaton, Texas, where he continues today. Dr. Brillhart currently owns his own veterinary practice in Slaton, Texas, where he works on all different types of animals, including performance horses. Over the years Mart has seen the devastating effects of a horse who has not received proper dental maintenance. At TIED, Dr. Brillhart teaches lectures on anatomy and physiology, as well as overseeing all dentistry procedures in wetlab.
Dr. Brillhart graduated in 1972 from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. Upon graduation he began practicing in Slaton, Texas, where he continues today. Dr. Brillhart currently owns his own veterinary practice in Slaton, Texas, where he works on all different types of animals, including performance horses. Over the years Mart has seen the devastating effects of a horse who has not received proper dental maintenance. At TIED, Dr. Brillhart teaches lectures on anatomy and physiology, as well as overseeing all dentistry procedures in wetlab.
Instructor
Justin Taillon, MEqD
Justin Taillon was born in 1981 in Yuka, California. At the age of 8, he moved to Cottonwood, California where he still resides today. Around 1993, he met Randy Riedinger when he came to Justin’s home to do some dental work on their horses. Randy offered Justin a job “holding” horses after school. Justin took the opportunity offered to him and worked with Randy from the 7th grade all the way through his graduation from Red Bluff High School in Cottonwood. After graduation, he utilized the opportunity to work and travel with Randy. In December of 1999, Justin started his own equine dental practice. He attended the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Glenn's Ferry Idaho in 2000 and certified in 2002. Justin began attending the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry to complete his Master hours and is now an instructor at T.I.E.D. Justin grew up around horses and has been roping, training and competing his own horses all his life. He loves what he does and most of all loves helping all horses have a better life. Best of all, seeing the smiles on the faces of the horse owners when they can see the results, is what his business is all about.
Justin Taillon was born in 1981 in Yuka, California. At the age of 8, he moved to Cottonwood, California where he still resides today. Around 1993, he met Randy Riedinger when he came to Justin’s home to do some dental work on their horses. Randy offered Justin a job “holding” horses after school. Justin took the opportunity offered to him and worked with Randy from the 7th grade all the way through his graduation from Red Bluff High School in Cottonwood. After graduation, he utilized the opportunity to work and travel with Randy. In December of 1999, Justin started his own equine dental practice. He attended the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Glenn's Ferry Idaho in 2000 and certified in 2002. Justin began attending the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry to complete his Master hours and is now an instructor at T.I.E.D. Justin grew up around horses and has been roping, training and competing his own horses all his life. He loves what he does and most of all loves helping all horses have a better life. Best of all, seeing the smiles on the faces of the horse owners when they can see the results, is what his business is all about.
Instructor
Shawnie Angel, MEqD
Shawnie Angel was born in Redondo Beach, California and has been involved with horses all her life. After attending the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Glenn's Ferry Idaho in 2002, she moved to Weatherford, Texas, to pursue her career in equine dentistry. Shawnie graduated from the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry in 2005 and has successfully completed her Advanced degree and Master’s certificate. For the past six years, Shawnie has serviced the equine community spanning from California to Texas. Her mission is to provide the best equine dentistry for all her horses’ and services to her customers.
Shawnie Angel was born in Redondo Beach, California and has been involved with horses all her life. After attending the Academy of Equine Dentistry in Glenn's Ferry Idaho in 2002, she moved to Weatherford, Texas, to pursue her career in equine dentistry. Shawnie graduated from the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry in 2005 and has successfully completed her Advanced degree and Master’s certificate. For the past six years, Shawnie has serviced the equine community spanning from California to Texas. Her mission is to provide the best equine dentistry for all her horses’ and services to her customers.
Instructor
Amanda Prochazka, AdEqD
BS Business Administration
Amanda was born and raised in the Midwest, though she currently calls California home. She met Randy at a barrel racing clinic and became interested in equine dentistry through that experience. After completing her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin, she decided to focus on working with her passion, horses. Amanda has successfully graduated from TIED and also completed her Advanced hours. She currently owns her own practice and works with many different performance horses throughout the United States. Amanda enjoys working with western performance horses as she is an avid barrel racer and throws a loop on the side.
BS Business Administration
Amanda was born and raised in the Midwest, though she currently calls California home. She met Randy at a barrel racing clinic and became interested in equine dentistry through that experience. After completing her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at University of Wisconsin, she decided to focus on working with her passion, horses. Amanda has successfully graduated from TIED and also completed her Advanced hours. She currently owns her own practice and works with many different performance horses throughout the United States. Amanda enjoys working with western performance horses as she is an avid barrel racer and throws a loop on the side.
Instructor
Mike Enervold, AdEqD
Mike Enervold was born in North Dakota and started working on a ranch by the time he was 11. After graduating from high school, Mike apprenticed for a year with Scott Selland, an equine dentist. Following his apprenticeship, he decided to enroll in the newly formed Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry and was one of the first graduates. Mike continued to develop his own equine dentistry business and continued his education through TIED, achieving his Advanced diploma in 2010. Currently, he is working on his Mastery level and will have over a thousand hours of education through TIED. On the side, Mike is known the throw a loop on the rodeo trail and is infamous for his bartering skills throughout the Southwest.
Mike Enervold was born in North Dakota and started working on a ranch by the time he was 11. After graduating from high school, Mike apprenticed for a year with Scott Selland, an equine dentist. Following his apprenticeship, he decided to enroll in the newly formed Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry and was one of the first graduates. Mike continued to develop his own equine dentistry business and continued his education through TIED, achieving his Advanced diploma in 2010. Currently, he is working on his Mastery level and will have over a thousand hours of education through TIED. On the side, Mike is known the throw a loop on the rodeo trail and is infamous for his bartering skills throughout the Southwest.
Facility Manager
Heather Heath
Heather Heath trains her own barrel horses and is also a professional competitor. She was born and raised in Calhoun, LA, where she started riding at age 3. Heather came up through the ranks from playdays, high school rodeos, and attended college on a rodeo scholarship. In 1993, Heather went to work at the Dixie Stampede in Myrtle Beach, SC, Bransen, MO, and Pigeon Forge, TN, where she learned to trick ride. In 2002, she won Rookie of the Year in the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association and still competes in barrel racing throughout Texas. Heather now resides in Weatherford, TX and is engaged to Randy Riedinger.
Heather Heath trains her own barrel horses and is also a professional competitor. She was born and raised in Calhoun, LA, where she started riding at age 3. Heather came up through the ranks from playdays, high school rodeos, and attended college on a rodeo scholarship. In 1993, Heather went to work at the Dixie Stampede in Myrtle Beach, SC, Bransen, MO, and Pigeon Forge, TN, where she learned to trick ride. In 2002, she won Rookie of the Year in the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association and still competes in barrel racing throughout Texas. Heather now resides in Weatherford, TX and is engaged to Randy Riedinger.
