Born and raised in rural Australia on a mix farm, Leigh grew up around racing and rodeo. Leigh graduated from Massey in 2008 and worked in a large equine hospital in western Victoria before taking up a position as the private veterinarian for Qatar Bloodstock in the UK. Leigh is now at Matamata Vet Services Equine Hospital in New Zealand and his interests include sports medicine and lameness and is keen on advancing the management of the equine athlete to get maximum performance, whether it be polo, dressage, eventing, show jumping or racing. When not at work Leigh can be found working on his farm, at the gym or grooming for his wife at her dressage competitions.

James D. Conway III, DVM is the Director of Professional Veterinary Services at Contura Vet. He was previously Director of Equine Veterinary Services at Dechra Veterinary Products. JD has been an industry veterinarian for the past 8 years. Prior to his role in industry he served as an associate veterinarian at a large regional referral lameness and rehab facility in North Texas. Additionally, Dr. Conway was a part time veterinary field consultant with Bimeda Pharmaceuticals and Arthrodynamics Technologies from 2013-2017. Dr. Conway completed an internship at ESMS in 2013 and upon completion started his own lameness and sports medicine practice in the panhandle of Texas and Oklahoma. He is a 2012 graduate of Colorado State University Veterinary School where he was heavily involved with equine stifle and condylar fracture research. Dr. Conway has been invited to speak at numerous universities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and at the ACVS and AAEP national conferences.

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Dr. Jason Lowe is a respected equine veterinarian and until recently based in Cambridge, New Zealand. With a profound passion for horses and a commitment to their well-being, Dr. Lowe has over 30 years of clinical experience in specialist equine clinics throughout the world. After obtaining his veterinary degree from Massey University, New Zealand, Dr. Lowe embarked on a journey to specialize in equine medicine. He completed a Certificate in Equine Practice from the Royal College, London and a Masters in Business Administration from Waikato University, New Zealand. Dr. Lowe's expertise encompasses a wide range of equine health issues, and he is actively engaged in research efforts with 2.5% iPAAG aimed at advancing equine performance medicine and improving the lives of horses worldwide. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Lowe is actively involved in community outreach and education initiatives, sharing his knowledge and expertise with fellow veterinarians, students, and horse enthusiasts. In his spare time he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and hiking and watching his children ride and compete in equestrian events.