Mariana is an orthopaedics and sports medicine clinician at Rossdales Equine Diagnostic Centre. She became a Clinical Director in July 2023.Mariana graduated in 2010 from the University of Porto, Portugal. After graduation she undertook a one-year equine internship at the University of Barcelona followed by two years working in first opinion equine practice in the UK. Mariana first joined Rossdales in 2013 and completed an 18-month internship at the Hospital and Diagnostic Centre followed by a period working in our diagnostic imaging department. She subsequently joined the Department of Equine Clinical Studies of the University of Liverpool where she completed a 3-year residency programme in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation focusing on orthopaedic referrals, diagnostic imaging and cardiopulmonary/musculoskeletal causes of poor performance. She was then a member of their senior clinical team and a lecturer in Equine Orthopaedics before rejoining our clinical orthopaedics team at the Diagnostic Centre in June 2018.
Mariana is a certified member of the of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP), a world renowned organisation focusing on equine locomotion analysis, biomechanics and rehabilitation of the horse as an athlete.
Mariana is an FEI treating vet and her main interests are in equine orthopaedics, poor performance and sports medicine. In February 2019 she was awarded diplomate status by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR). In July 2020, she became an RCVS recognised specialist and a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR).

Sherry Johnson was raised in Iowa on a row crop farm, spending most of her childhood on the back of a horse. She attended veterinary school at Iowa State University. Sherry Johnson completed an equine internship at Equine Medical Center of Ocala and then completed a one-year equine diagnostic imaging fellowship at Colorado State University. She then transitioned into the collaborative Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation residency program through Colorado State University and Equine Sports Medicine, LLC. Following her residency training, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR). She then transitioned into a PhD program at Colorado State University with specific research focus on novel rehabilitation modalities related to tendon healing. Dr. Johnson is the recipient of the American Quarter Horse Foundation Young Investigator Award (2018), named the EQUUS Foundation Research Fellow (2019), and was most recently granted the Storm Cat Career Development Award (2020), Iowa State University (2020) Young Alumni Award and AAEP’s President Award (2020). Additionally, she is a co-founder of Equine CORE, Inc. (eCORE, specialist equine telerehabilitation) and a partner & managing rehabilitation veterinarian of Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, LLC (ESMR)

Kurt Selberg is a North Idaho native; where his family owned a quarter horse ranch. He received his training in diagnostic imaging from Colorado State University and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists. Following his residency he completed fellowship in advanced imaging with training from Colorado State University and from Musculoskeletal Radiologists in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Selberg is a certified member and lecturer at many of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology continuing education events. He is also an FEI treating veterinarian. He has been on site imaging consultant for the 2018 World Equestrian Games and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Aside from radiology, he also enjoys skiing, jiu jitsu, fishing, spending time with good friends and family, his lovely wife Katie and 2 children, and two yellow dogs.

Lizzie Drury is the Senior Nutritionist and an Associate Director at Saracen Horse Feeds. She is responsible for all aspects of feed formulations, product innovation and development. She writes articles and features for regional and national magazines. Lizzie also provide lectures to many colleges, universities and veterinary practices and has been working in the equine industry for over 20 years. Working as an equine nutritionist has given her the opportunities to work abroad, and develop and gain experience in endurance horse nutrition, one of her passions. She is also lucky to work with some of the Olympic Riders of the UK, including those also based in Europe. She loves to product develop, looking to make products stand out with up to date innovation becomes more and more challenging.

David qualified from University College Dublin (UCD) in 2003, before travelling to New York, USA where he worked for four years in equine veterinary practice. After returning to Ireland he established his own equine ambulatory practice, focusing on imaging and treatment of equine athletes. Subsequently returning to Ireland he established his own equine practice, but his love of surgery and advanced imaging inspired further training. David completed his equine surgery residency programme at UCD before obtaining a professional doctorate and becoming a European Specialist in Equine Surgery.
David’s main area of interest is orthopaedic surgery and lameness. Whilst his passion is the equine athlete, David is interested in all aspects of surgery. His most recent research involves investigating ultrasound-guided sacroiliac and cervical facet injection techniques. He has also published work in the fields of joint surgery and synovial sepsis.
Currently David heads the orthopaedic and imaging service in the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. His clinical and research interests include contrast ultrasonography and CT, pelvic CT and orthopaedic surgery.

Kyla Ortved is an Associate Professor of Large Animal Surgery at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA. She received her DVM degree from the University of Guelph in 2006 and completed her large animal surgical residency training at Cornell University in 2010. Kyla became boarded with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2011. Following her residency, Kyla went on to obtain a PhD in gene therapy for equine cartilage repair at Cornell. In February 2016, Kyla became boarded with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She joined the large animal surgery faculty at New Bolton Center in 2016 as an equine orthopedic surgeon and was named the Jacques Jenny Endowed Chair of Orthopedic Surgery in 2019. Her research program focuses on understanding the pathophysiology of equine osteoarthritis and developing gene and cell-based therapies to improve cartilage repair and prevent osteoarthritis.

Peter van Oijen has been an equine veterinarian at Veterinair Centrum Someren since 1992. He graduated from Utrecht University in 1985 and specializes in horse evaluations, lameness, and injury prevention for sport horses. His work includes the treatment and rehabilitation of tendon injuries, with a particular focus on radiology, ultrasound, and MRI diagnostics. Additionally, Peter serves as a veterinary advisor for equine and liability insurance, combining his medical expertise with legal guidance to support horse owners in managing health and risk-related matters.

Dr.med.vet. 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.

Florian Lackner is a well-known equine veterinarian, particularly recognized for his role as the national team vet for the Icelandic horse association. His extensive experience includes working at renowned veterinary hospitals in Helsingborg, Stenestads/Ugglarpsgård, and Hallands Djursjukhus in Slöinge and Vaggeryd. Since 2011, he has operated his own practice while also serving as a consultant. Florian specializes in lameness investigations, sport horse medicine, radiology, ultrasound, shockwave therapy, stem cell treatments, and more, offering comprehensive care for performance horses. He also advises on dental care, respiratory issues, and preventative medicine.