Esther is an innovative veterinary surgeon with extensive experience in equine veterinary practice, with a special interest in equine welfare, sports medicine and rehabilitation. After graduating from the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in 2012, Esther went on to work at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, working closely with Dr Sue Dyson. Since her return to Northern Ireland, she worked as an equine vet in mixed practice and for an equine dental clinic while pursuing further professional development. She is also an experienced breeder and producer of Irish Sport Horses and has competed in various equestrian disciplines. Esther farms on a part-time basis, producing both commercial and pedigree sheep.

During her time at the Animal Health Trust, she undertook research which has been published in the Equine Veterinary Journal and was presented at BEVA Congress 2014 entitled “The centrodistal joint interosseous ligament region in the tarsus of the horse: Normal appearance, abnormalities and possible association with other tarsal lesions, including osteoarthritis”.In 2009, she completed a private research project on a large thoroughbred stud near Newmarket. The project was entitled “Epidemiology of injuries in Thoroughbred flat racehorses in training: The association with selected variables and pedigree”.

She is also a regular contributor to other research projects and is currently active in a range of research projects including collaborations with the University of Bristol and Racing to Relate. She peer reviews for the Equine Veterinary Journal and has edited “Conditions of the Horses’ Foot” in the 3rd edition (2019) of “The Veterinary Care of the Horse” by Sue Devereux. While Esther regularly publishes a range of educational articles across mainstream media, she is also a co-supervisor and placement provider for undergraduate and masters level research projects.

Dr. Mathilde Pluim is an equine veterinarian practicing in Tierklinik Lüsche, Germany, with expertise in orthopedics and sport medicine. In 2022 she defended her PhD “The effect of high-power laser therapy in desmitis and tendinitis in the horse” at the University of Ghent, Belgium. In 2024 she certified for the European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Since 2014 she has been the team veterinarian for the German driving team, and is also an FEI Official Veterinarian.

Dr. Sandra Perkowski has a special interest in anesthesia for critical care patients and pain management for both companion animals and equine patients.

Dr. Perkowski enjoys spending time on her farm with her six horses and participating in field trials with her three Weimaraners.

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