We have a variety of instructors that are present at every class. These instructors have well over a century of combined experience in equine dentistry. We also have one rotating instructor in every class that is selected from a pool of certified technicians and veterinarians.
During every class, 15-20 certified technicians come from all over the world to help teach the wet-lab portion of the course. These dedicated practitioners form the core of our continuing education program. They bring valuable experience from within their areas of interest and expertise to the Academy.
At the Academy, you will find a variety of instructors working together to provide the student with the best education possible, while simultaneously striving to provide the highest level of equine dental equilibration available.
Stephanie Carpenter
Office Manager and Student Services
Phone: 208.366.2315
John Fortkamp
John Fortkamp, CEqD, is originally from Ohio. He travels all over the United States, Hawaii, and Costa Rica working on English and western performance horses. He has also worked on horses in Australia, South Africa, and England. He has lectured about dentistry for various organizations, including the Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at Colorado State University and the International Association of Equine Dentistry. John is currently serving as the Dean of students in addition to being a full-time lecturer and wet-lab instructor. During his years at the Academy, John has helped pioneer many techniques that have helped advance the field of equine dentistry.
Sean Strain DVM
Dr. Sean Strain was born and raised in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. He graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 located in St.Kitts WI, B.V.I. He then went on and performed an intense 1 year internship at Merritt and Associates Equine Hospital in Chicago, IL. From there he went to Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic in Monmouth, ME for 3 years. Equine lameness, surgery , medicine and dentistry are his major interests.
Nick Stuckman
Nick Stuckman, CEqD, is from Bucyrus, Ohio. He graduated from Stautzenberger College, Toledo, Ohio, in 2006 and is a registered veterinary technician. Nick has been certified in equine dentistry since November 2003. He currently performs dentistry at veterinary clinics in Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Nick has also been a guest lecturer on equine dentistry at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine as well as Tiffin University.
Troy Walck
Troy Walck, CEqD, grew up on a fifty thousand acre ranch in southwest Colorado. Horses have been an important part of his life since he started riding at age two. From the age of five Troy has roped and competed in rodeo. Rodeo scholarships facilitated his attendance at Central Arizona College for two years followed by two years at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. Through his wife Raye Walck, DVM, he gained an interest in equine dentistry.
Nick Moore DVM
Nick Moore, DVM grew up with horses on a ranch in south-central Montana. In 2001 he began his equine dentistry training at the Academy of Equine Dentistry. His experience and passion for this field eventually led him to attend veterinary school at Colorado State University. Following graduation from veterinary school, he obtained advanced training in equine medicine and surgery by completing an internship at Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Centre. Dr. Moore has taught equine dentistry in conferences and wet-labs in South America, Australia, Europe, and all over the USA. Today, he regularly travels across the USA to perform standing oral extractions and minimally invasive oral surgeries for referring veterinary practices. He founded Moore Equine with the intention of providing state of the art equine dentistry services in a mobile setting. He is a past president of the International Association of Equine Dentistry and is a current member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). He has published several peer-reviewed papers on various aspects of equine dentistry.
The Academy is not owned or operated by any one individual. The Board of Directors oversees and controls the program in its entirety and ensures that the Academy is able to successfully pursue the goals outlined in our mission statement.
We have a full staff that is committed to horses and the people who care for them. Their dedication aids in the success of each session throughout the year. If you would like to contact any of the instructors, please contact us and we will send you their contact information. We warmly welcome questions and comments about anything related to equine dentistry!