All classes are held at
Southern Cross Guest Ranch in Madison, GA
Open classes (brackets 1, 2, 3 and 4)
take place in two-week increments broken into two 5 day class periods
Monday-Friday.
These are held the last 2 weeks of February and August
and will include class, Lab and barn time.
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND BOTH WEEKS.
The Dental Summit & Certification
Is for certified practitioners to fulfill the required bi-annual
continuing education, as well as
students that have completed Bracket 4 and are ready to certify.
This intensive 3 day dental summit
will be held Tuesday - Thursday each Fall, and includes
whole horse body evaluations, practical work & Round table discussions.
Winter Open Class (Brackets 1, 2, 3, and 4)
February 16-20, 2026 February 23-27, 2026 Week 1 February 16-20 Check in Sunday February 15 Check out Friday February 20 If you would like to leave the ranch for the weekend, to go explore, and stay off site, that is totally fine. Be sure to return and be ready for class Monday morning. Please check the ranch availability first to make sure you reserve your room for the days you are interested in. They can book up quickly . Week 2 class February 23-27 Check in Sunday February 22 Check out Friday February 27 Keep in mind, we may have horses on both Fridays after checkout to work with. Student are required to attend both weeks. |
Summer Open Class (Brackets 1, 2, 3, and 4)
August 17-21, 2026 Aug 24-28, 2026 Week 1 Aug 17-21 Check in Sunday August 16 Check out, by 11 AM, Friday Aug 21 If you would like to leave the ranch for the weekend, to go explore, and stay off site, that is totally fine. Be sure to return and be ready for class Monday morning. Please check the ranch availability first to make sure you reserve your room for the days you are interested in. They can book up quickly . Week 2 August 24-28 Check in Sunday August 23 Check out Friday August 28 Keep in mind, we may have horses on both Fridays after checkout to work with. Student are required to attend both weeks. |
2025 Dental Summit & Certification
November 4-6 2025
Check in Monday 11/3/2025
Check out Thursday evening 11/6/2025 (After afternoon session) or Friday morning 11/7/2025
This is for certified practitioners returning for continuing education, and for students who have completed their 4 brackets, and have sent in their intent to certify.
A Sample Schedule of the annual Summit
Day 1 Will be at an off-site location doing practical work with follow-up evaluations from instructors.
Day 2 Will be at an off-site location for practical work and testing for certifying students.
Day 3 Morning Practical whole horse body evaluations. Round table discussions to discuss and ask questions
about any aspects of NBD. Afternoon Continued round table discussions. Students receive test results.
ID cards (2-year expiration date) will be updated for those that are still maintaining the NBD standard of
perfection in balancing the horse's mouth.
This Summit will NOT take place at Southern Cross Guest Ranch for the practical portion or for testing.
ALL students are responsible for finding their own lodging and food.
November 4-6 2025
Check in Monday 11/3/2025
Check out Thursday evening 11/6/2025 (After afternoon session) or Friday morning 11/7/2025
This is for certified practitioners returning for continuing education, and for students who have completed their 4 brackets, and have sent in their intent to certify.
A Sample Schedule of the annual Summit
Day 1 Will be at an off-site location doing practical work with follow-up evaluations from instructors.
Day 2 Will be at an off-site location for practical work and testing for certifying students.
Day 3 Morning Practical whole horse body evaluations. Round table discussions to discuss and ask questions
about any aspects of NBD. Afternoon Continued round table discussions. Students receive test results.
ID cards (2-year expiration date) will be updated for those that are still maintaining the NBD standard of
perfection in balancing the horse's mouth.
This Summit will NOT take place at Southern Cross Guest Ranch for the practical portion or for testing.
ALL students are responsible for finding their own lodging and food.
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