CLASSES: 2012 The cost of tuition and texts/reading materials for the four week course is $5,995. Affordable housing will be arranged for students and the cost may vary per venue. Please contact us for details. January 9th - February 3rd,  2012 Ocala, FL (4 week class) - COMPLETE (see information below) April 23rd to May 18th 2012 Brunswick, Maryland (4 week course) (see information below) Accommodation cost $39.99/night August 20th - September 14th 2012 Dubois, WY (4 week class) (see information below) October 29th - November 25th , 2012    South Africa Adventure Class If interested in attending or for more information please submit the online registration form and mention your preferred class date. Additional information will be sent to you. Please note that classes often fill a few months in advance, so to avoid disappointment please apply in good time. Get Away from the Cold up North! Ocala, Florida January 9th - February 3rd,  2012 In the mild climate of Ocala, FL, we have our yearly 4 week class of Equine Dentistry. We will work on 200+ horses at local Thoroughbred breeding and racing Stables, and Western and English training facilities, as well as horses from Equine Rescue Societies. We will even travel to the East Coast and visit farms near the Kennedy Space Center. This class usually fills up fast, so remember to contact us well in advance. http://www.hitsshows.com/ocala/ http://www.ocalacc.com/...zoneid=8 BRUNSWICK, MARYLAND April 23rd to May 18th 2012 Students will have the opportunity to learn equine dentistry in the historic setting near Harpers Ferry Historical Site, Gettysburg National Military Park and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Students travel to nearby horse farms with the instructors and Dr. Hyde to develop their skills by observing and assisting in the performance of equine dental procedures on 200+ horses. There are many sightseeing opportunities and students often visit the capital, Washington DC. (Accommodation cost $39.99/night) http://www.washington.org/ http://www.harpersferrywv.net/ GO WEST! - FALL 2012 August 20th - September 14th 2012 The American School of Equine Dentistry is going out West to teach the Introductory Course in Equine Dentistry near Yellowstone National Park and The Grand Teton National Park on a large working "Dude Ranch". Students will have the chance to study and work on the ranch's 200+ horses in the great outdoors, far away from civilization with no modern distractions. The ranch cook will prepare all meals, so the price of US$7,495 will include tuition, textbooks, meals and accommodation in log cabins at the ranch for the 4 weeks of class. Accommodation in cabins might include bunk beds and students sharing rooms, but that's all part of ranch life! Horseback riding, hiking, trout fishing and other outdoor opportunities await the adventurous student. The class will make weekend excursions to the National Parks and to nearby Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (www.bitterrootranch.com) SOUTH AFRICA ADVENTURE CLASS October 29th - November 25th , 2012 The ASED returns to South Africa after 8 years for another great learning opportunity. Our students in the 2004 class were from all over the world and they were a wonderful group. They are now well established in their equine dental careers in various countries. This class offers a chance to explore the coastal area around Langebaan during the classroom phase. We will be staying at the Oliphantskop Farm Inn. The class will travel to the Northern Cape to a small mining town, Kathu, for the hands-on instruction at local horse training and riding centers. We will plan to visit the beach, go fishing, horseback riding and see historical, ecological and sites of interest in the areas we stay and travel to. This class will have two extra days of hands-on training added at no additional cost. It promises to be an intense 4-week learning experience. Accommodation and travel cost during the class will be included in the package deal. Please mention on your registration form your interest in the South Africa class and we can send you more specific information. SOUTH AFRICA - ADVANCED "Tune-Up" and IAED pre-certification preparation short course. The ASED is offering a one or two week advanced/IAED certification preparation course to run concurrently with our "Introduction to Equine Dentistry" class being held in South Africa. This short course is open to previous ASED graduates and also to already practicing equine dental technicians and veterinarians. This short course will combine review of and instruction in important anatomy and physiology needed to pass the IAED certification written exams and will focus on advancing the participants' existing skills to prepare them for the hands-on practical portion of the IAED exam. The cost is $1,000 per week (lodging not included), and will be available the last two weeks of the class at the Kathu location: November 12th - November 25th , 2012 http://www.oliphantskop.co.za/ http://www.thewesterncape.co.za/ http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/buffelsfontein/