Dr Brenda Hoogelander graduated from the University of Utrecht (the Netherlands) in 2002. During her study, she did various externships in Germany, the United States of America and South Africa. After graduation, she completed an internship at Dierenkliniek Emmeloord. Following her internship she worked for eDigit, where she mainly focused on pre-purchase and orthopedic examinations. In 2006, she started working for Diergeneeskundig Centrum Oisterwijk where she became a partner a year later. As of 2016, she is part of the team at SMDC.
Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC) is a multidisciplinary centre of excellence where al orthopedic diagnostic and treatment modalities can be utilized in combination with experience, extensive knowledge and individual attention. 7 veterinarians dedicate their time to optimize sporthorse performance while considering all factors which might influence it. Their caseload contains horses showing lameness, but also includes horses with spine related problems, pre-purchase examinations as well as preventative sporthorse care (including dental treatments).
Dr Hoogelander followed all ISELP (International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology) modules and she passed the ISELP examination in 2017.
Besides the ISELP Certification, Dr Hoogelander successfully completed Focus on the Equine Spine (FES) and is a certified chiropractor. To gain more insight into the effect of teeth and teeth related problems on equine performances, Dr Hoogelander completed the NVVGP certified dentist program. She is a Certified Equine Practitioner and a Certified Pre-purchase Veterinarian.
For 10 years Dr Hoogelander has been the team veterinarian for the Dutch Paradressage team and went to 5 European Championships, 3 World Equestrian Games and 2 Paralympic Games. In Tryon (2018), the team became World Champion and collected 9 medals.