Myra Barrett is an Associate Professor of Equine Diagnostic Imaging at Colorado State University, where she specializes in equine musculoskeletal and comparative imaging. She collaborates closely with equine surgery and sports medicine teams and is a frequent speaker at international veterinary conferences. Myra is a founding partner of Inside Information Radiology, a global equine teleradiology service, and a founding member and former president of the ACVR-Equine Diagnostic Imaging subspecialty. Passionate about advancing equine imaging and education, she also enjoys skiing, biking, horseback riding, and spending time with her family in Colorado.

Lauren Schnabel is a Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery at North Carolina State University, where she also leads graduate training and research initiatives. She holds dual board certifications in large animal surgery and equine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Her clinical and research focus is on treating musculoskeletal injuries and advancing rehabilitation protocols. Dr. Schnabel has mentored dozens of veterinary and graduate students, published over 90 peer-reviewed papers, and received more than $11 million in research funding. Her contributions have earned her multiple honors, including the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence and the Hoffman Leadership Award.

Roger Smith is a leading equine orthopaedic specialist at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), known for his clinical expertise and groundbreaking research into tendon disease. He holds multiple specialist qualifications, including Fellow of the RCVS, and has served as President of both the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) for 2023–24. His work focuses on advanced diagnostics, surgery, and regenerative therapies for equine musculoskeletal injuries, alongside initiatives to support young vets, equine nurses, and international collaboration within the profession.

Russell MacKechnie‑Guire is a researcher and practitioner in equine biomechanics, with a PhD from the Royal Veterinary College and a BSc in Equine and Human Sports Science. He founded Centaur Biomechanics in 2006 and focuses on the horse–rider–saddle interface, spinal kinematics, and rider asymmetry. A qualified BHSI coach and Pilates instructor, Russell combines scientific insight with practical riding experience. He consults for Team GBR, chairs the Horse+Rider subgroup of the International Task Force on Laterality, and regularly presents at international conferences.

Gunther van Loon is Full Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine at Ghent University and a leading expert in equine cardiology. He holds a PhD in atrial fibrillation in horses and is a Diplomate of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine. His clinical and research interests encompass all aspects of equine cardiology—such as arrhythmias, electrophysiology, advanced imaging (e.g., echocardiography, tissue Doppler, 2D speckle tracking, intracardiac echo), biomarkers, vascular disease—and thoracic and abdominal ultrasound. He has authored hundreds of publications and frequently lectures at national and international conferences. Today, he continues to lead cutting‑edge research into arrhythmia mapping and ablation, advanced cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiology, supported by a state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab and dedicated research team.

Jenny is a veterinarian, associated professor and farrier specialising in equine orthopaedics, rehabilitation and training. After studying veterinary medicine, she did her doctoral thesis and post-doc thesis at the Leipzig University, where she established the research group “Equine biomechanics and orthopedics”. From 2011 to the present day, she and her group examined several practical relevant topics about the effect of trimming and shoeing on the biomechanics of the distal limb and the equine gait pattern. From 2003 to 2018 Jenny also did her farrier education and was employed at the farrier school at the Leipzig University. In recent years, she has specialised in different manual therapy techniques, gait analysis and rehabilitation training of horses. Since 2020, Jenny is self-employed in her practice for equine orthopaedics and rehabilitation in the middle of Germany.

Berit Boshuizen is a European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM) at Paardenkliniek Wolvega. She graduated from Utrecht University in 2012 and completed her PhD at Ghent University, focusing on the equine gut microbiome and its link to muscle metabolism and performance in sport horses. Her clinical expertise includes gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac, ocular, and dermatological conditions, and she has a strong interest in laboratory diagnostics. Berit also lectures veterinary students and professionals, and is co-author of numerous scientific publications.

Ugo Carrozzo is a specialist in equine orthopaedics and sports medicine, and founder of Clinica San Biagio near Bologna—the first equine clinic in Italy with a standing MRI. He is an FEI veterinarian, ISELP-certified instructor, and holds a diploma in veterinary physiotherapy from Alfort. Ugo has served as team vet at multiple European and World Championships, and two Olympic Games, including for Japan in Tokyo and for the Italian jumping team since 2017. He also oversees orthopaedic care at Paul Schockemöhle’s stables in Germany.

Carsten Rohde is the founder and head veterinarian of Pferdeklinik am Kottenforst in Germany. He holds a Master of Science and is a double-boarded Diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons. After graduating in Munich in 1994, he trained in the U.S. at Illinois Equine Hospital, Purdue University, and Ohio State. Since 2006, he has served as team veterinarian for the German eventing team (DOKR) and is an FEI-accredited vet. Dr. Rohde is a member of several professional associations and is recognized internationally for his expertise in equine surgery and sports medicine.

Dr. Klaus-Peter Neuberg is a certified equine specialist and team veterinarian for Equestrian Australia. He earned his veterinary degree from Leipzig University in 2008 and completed his PhD at Giessen in 2009. With experience in top equine clinics in Germany and the UK, since 2019 he works at Ambulante Pferdepraxis Dr. Gerd-Olaf Neuberg, focusing on orthopaedics and pre-purchase examinations. As Equestrian Australia’s team vet, he applies his extensive international expertise to support athletes in elite competitions.

Jan-Hein Swagemakers was born in 1961. After college in the USA (Michigan), where he played scholarship soccer, Jan-Hein went to vet school at Ghent University from 1981-1987. In 1987 he started as assistant in the Tierklinik Markus until 1992. In 1992 he received his “Fachtierarzt für Pferde” (equine certified specialist). From 1993-2001, Jan-Hein Swagemakers worked at Tierklinik Mühlen with two partners. Moving in 2001 to Tierklinik Lüsche has now lead to a clinic with 4 partners and in total 35 equine veterinarians. The main interests are orthopaedics, sport horse medicine and surgery. Since 2009 Jan-Hein is the team veterinarian for the German show jumping team, German certified equine specialist and IVCA/IAVC certified chiro-practitioner.

Edwin Enzerink graduated in 1996 as a veterinarian from the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. Until 2000 he worked as a surgeon at the Department of Equine Sciences of the University Utrecht. Since 2000 he is qualified as Dutch Equine Surgeon Specialist, and since 2001 Edwin is boarded as a European Specialist Veterinary Surgeon (Dipl. ECVS). Since 2000 Edwin Enzerink is working at the Veterinary Centre in Someren. His special interests are arthroscopy and colic surgery. Besides his work as a veterinary surgeon, Edwin is specialized in orthopaedic problems in show jumping and dressage horses. Since 2018 Edwin is team vet of Team NL Dressage.