Dominik Burger PD DVM Dominik graduated from the University of Berne in 1988. From 1992 to 2011 he was based at the Swiss National Stud in Avenches, responsible for the Research Program and the Clinic with its ambulatory service at the racetrack of IENA. Since 2012, he works in the ISME of the University of Berne combining the equine clinics in Berne and Avenches, where he habilitated in 2019 with the topic "Reproductive Strategies in the Horse". As an ex-eventing rider Dominik retains a strong interest in sport horses and holds the position of the Chef d’Equipe of the Swiss Eventing Team.

Dr Imogen Burrows BVetMed CertAVP(EM) PgCertVPS MRCVS Imogen is an equine veterinary surgeon and RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Medicine at Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic in Kent. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2000 and has worked in equine practice throughout her career, obtaining Advanced Practitioner status in 2014. She also gained her post graduate certificate in veterinary professional studies and stud medicine certificate in 2023. Her clinical interests focus on equine internal medicine and promoting high standards of welfare and evidence-based practice in equine veterinary medicine. Alongside her clinical role, she is actively involved in professional development and education within the veterinary profession. Dr Burrows contributes to undergraduate veterinary teaching, acts as a VetGDP adviser supporting newly graduated veterinarians, and serves as an assessor for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Advanced Practitioner programme. She has been actively involved with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), serving on Council and as Chair of the Ethics and Welfare Committee, and in 2025 she was appointed President of BEVA for the 2025 2026 term, where she has focused on listening to members and encouraging discussions around welfare-led approaches to equine veterinary care.

Madeleine Campbell BVetMed(Hons) MA(Oxon) MA (Keele) PGCertVetEd PhD DipECAR DipECAWBM (AWSEL) FHEA FRCVS Madeleine is Professor of Veterinary Ethics at Nottingham University, where her particular research interests focus on the ethics of the use of animals in sport. Madeleine Chairs the British Equestrian Federation's Ethics and Welfare Advisory Group, Chairs the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's Welfare and Veterinary Science Committee, and is an Independent Member of the FEI's Equine Welfare Advisory Group (having previously been an Independent Member of their Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission) and of the British Horseracing Authority's Ethics Panel. She is also an Independent Director of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, and wrote their welfare strategy 'A good life for every greyhound'. Madeleine developed the Ethical Framework for the Use of Horses in Competitive Sport and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on veterinary and animal ethics and of the book 'Animals, Ethics and Us'. In the wider context of animal welfare, Madeleine Chairs the British Animal Welfare Committee which provides expert, independent advice on the welfare of all kept animals to Defra and the Scottish and Welsh governments. Madeleine is an equine vet and a keen equestrian: she currently enjoys riding her two Morgan horses - the third and fourth generations she has bred, both of whom she has trained since birth herself.

Harry Carslake MA VetMB PhD DipACVIM DipECEIM SFHEA MRCVS Harry is Senior Lecturer and Head of Equine Medicine at Leahurst Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. After graduating in 2000, he spent his first 5 years working in first opinion mixed and equine ambulatory practice. This was followed by an extended overseas trip of 6 years to New Zealand, where he worked at Massey University and became a diplomate of the ACVIM. On returning to the UK in 2011 he spent 2 years in private practice, before moving to the University of Liverpool. He enjoys all areas of equine medicine, but has particular clinical and research interests in endocrinology and gastroenterology.

Dr. Eugenio Cillán García LV MSc FHEA DipECVS MRCVS EBVS® Recognised European and Royal College Specialist in Equine Surgery Eugenio earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Caceres University, Spain, in 2004. Subsequently, he pursued an internship at a referral hospital in Spain before relocating to the United Kingdom to join the Three Counties Equine Hospital. In 2009, he commenced a residency program in Equine Surgery at Edinburgh University, concurrently undertaking a Master of Research focusing on Equine foot MRI. Following a brief period in private practice, Eugenio returned to academia as a Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery and assumed directorship of the Scottish Farriery Centre at Edinburgh University. In 2019, he established Esk Veterinary Consultants, where he delivers comprehensive orthopaedic, surgical, and sports medicine services across Scotland. With extensive experience in managing competition horses, Eugenio has a wealth of experience treating competition horses and he currently provides veterinary care at several UK racecourses. He is a recognized European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery and has lectured both nationally and internationally. His special interests are equine surgery and podiatry, and he has a particular interest in sport horses. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, rugby, and mountain biking.

Curriculum Vitae Stefan Cokelaere • 1995 – 2001: Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University (Belgium); graduated as Veterinarian in 2001 • 2001 – 2002: Equine Internship, De Bosdreef Equine Clinic (Moerbeke-Waas, Belgium) • 2002 – 2005: Residency in Large Animal Surgery (ECVS), Ghent University (Belgium) • 2006 – 2008: Equine Surgeon, De Morette Equine Clinic (Asse, Belgium) and De Bosdreef Equine Clinic (Moerbeke-Waas, Belgium) • 2007: Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) • 2008 – 2018: Associate Professor, Utrecht University (The Netherlands), Equine Teaching Hospital • 2009 – 2010: Graduate Program, Focus on Equine Spine • 2016: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) • 2018 – 2021: ISELP training program; ISELP certification obtained in 2022 • 2018 – May 2025: Altano – SMDC (Sports Horse Medical Diagnostic Center), Heesch, The Netherlands • 2023: EGAS Certification (Equine Gait Analysis Society) • September 2025 until now: Pferdeklinik Leichlingen: Senior Orthopaedic Specialist • 2026: Final Stage PhD – Regenerative Joint Medicine