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.