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Izabella graduated in 2014 from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala. During her studies, she worked as an assistant at the Specialist Equine Hospital in Strömsholm. In 2013, she began working as a veterinarian at Evidensia Equine Hospital Stav, before joining Mälaren Equine Clinic in the spring of 2016. Her main areas of interest include orthopaedics, chiropractic care, ultrasound diagnostics, and poor performance in ridden horses. In December 2020, Izabella became ISELP-certified (International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology), an advanced international certification in equine orthopaedics.

She is currently undertaking a two-year veterinary chiropractic education in the Netherlands through FES (Focus on the Equine Spine). Before pursuing her veterinary career, Izabella competed at the Swedish National Championships in eventing and dressage at the pony level and was a member of the Swedish Junior National Dressage Team. More recently, she has begun competing in gaited classes with Icelandic horses, focusing on four-gait and tölt. Since 2017, Izabella has served as the Swedish national team veterinarian for Icelandic horses.

Since 2016, Dr. Brenda Hoogelander has been part of the team at the Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC), and serves as one of the managing directors. With her expertise in orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, she is dedicated every day to the health, welfare and performance of sport horses.

Brenda is currently undertaking a residency in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR). She achieved her ISELP certification in 2017, is an FES certified chiropractor, an NVVP certified equine dentist, and is EGAS certified, making her an expert in objective gait analysis in horses.

For ten years she was the team veterinarian for TeamNL, present at many European Championships, World Equestrian Games, Paralympic Games of Londen 2012 and Rio 2016, and most recently the World Championships for Icelandic Horses. She is also a trusted face for sports medicine and diagnostic imaging at major international events such as the Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024 and Asian Games, Jumping Amsterdam and CHIO Aachen.

She is a speaker at major international congresses and continuing education events, including ISELP and BEVA, and she serves as Program Director Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation within the Altano Academy.

Florian Lackner graduated from University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienn. Florian 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 2014, he has operated his own practice HKF Hästklinik while also serving as a consultant. Since 2020 his practice is member of the Altano Group. 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. Since this year he is the official team veterinarian of the Swedish National Dressage Team. Florian is living in Gothenburg with his Swedish wife and two girls, 15 horses and ….one cat.

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Dr. Frans van Toor graduated from the University of Utrecht in 1989. Immediately after completing his veterinary degree, he began practicing at Veterinary Clinic Bodegraven in the Netherlands. In 1990, he joined Equine Veterinary Clinic De Raaphorst in Wassenaar, where, under the mentorship of Dr. Hans van Schie, he began specializing in equine orthopaedics.

During his time at De Raaphorst, the innovative UTC scan (Ultrasound Tissue Characterization) technique was developed—an advanced imaging method that allows for highly detailed assessment of tendons and ligaments, including their structure, quality, and load-bearing capacity.

In 2002, Dr. van Toor became the owner of Equine Clinic De Raaphorst, and in 2006, he co-founded VetCT, a pioneering facility offering computed tomography (CT) imaging for horses in Lienden, the Netherlands. Dr. van Toor became ISELP-certified (International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology) in 2011 and is currently completing his residency with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR).

He is a frequent speaker at international veterinary conferences and equine sports events, where he shares his expertise in equine orthopaedics, imaging, and sports medicine. In 2015, Dr. van Toor co-founded the Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC) with Dr. Erik Bergman. SMDC is now recognized as a centre of excellence for sport horse care, where Dr. van Toor continues to examine and treat patients on a daily basis.

Axel studied at the Veterinary School in Uppsala from 2004 to 2010. In parallel with his studies, he has worked as an apprentice farrier. After graduating, Axel further trained with Björn Nolting (Dr.med.vet.) in Germany. For 3 years, he has worked with orthopedic problems of riding horses at Brunmåla Hästpraktik, until he came to Mälaren Equine Clinic in August 2013. Axel's interest lies in diagnostics and treatment of competition horses. In addition, he is particularly interested in ultrasound diagnostics, and is affiliated with ISELP. Curently, Axel is the CMO for Altano Group and manager and veterinarian at Mälaren Equine Clinic.