Team
Veterinarians
Tuur
Tuur Vangroenweghe graduated in 2007 as a Master in Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Ghent. At first, Tuur worked in the field as a first-line veterinarian for large animals.
After 2 years of working in the field, Tuur decided to switch his career and start to work at a clinic infrastructure. Shortly after, he and Stefan De Keersmaecker took over the horse department at Animal Clinic De Venhei in Kasterlee. This worked out so well that they decided to build a brand new high-end clinic infrastructure completely focused on horses.
Tuur is a multidisciplinary professional. Internal medicine, especially gastroenterology, cardiology, and neurology, but also ophthalmology, abdominal surgery, and osteosynthesis have his biggest interest.
Tuur grew up in the western Flemish village of Moorslede. After graduating, he moved to Kasterlee in Antwerp. As a fervent scientist, he spends most of his free time studying exact and engineering sciences.
Stefan
Stefan De Keersmaecker graduated as a veterinarian in 1987 at the University of Ghent. For one year, he kept working here as an assistant in the department of internal medicine for large animals.
After working in several clinics abroad (Ireland: The Curragh, Australia: Scone, and the United Kingdom: Guildford) and in Belgium (De Morette and Equinia), he started working as a second-in-line vet for several veterinary centers.
Stefan is responsible for all of the frequent operations on horses (orthopedic and soft tissue surgery). His special interest lies within throat operations such as cornage, IDDSP, and arthroscopies of all joints.
Stefan is married and has 2 sons. He rides western with his Quarter horses.
Lisa
Lisa Stephany graduated in 2018 with great distinction as a veterinarian for horses at the University of Ghent. After graduating, she immediately started an equine internship here at Equinox in Kasterlee. After a successful internship, Lisa continued working for our clinic.
Lisa Stephany, along with Tuur, is responsible for both emergency and routine surgical procedures at Equinox. This includes abdominal surgery, castrations, hernia repairs, and other routine and urgent surgical interventions. Her extensive expertise in both emergency and scheduled surgeries contributes to the comprehensive care the team provides. Lisa is also a certified equine nutritionist.
Lisa grew up in Antwerp and has been active in the horse industry since she was a child. Her loyal compagnion is Ruby, a Rat Terriër.
Marie
Marie Verheyden graduated with honors at the University of Ghent in 2019. After graduating, she immediately started her equine internship at Equinox. After successfully completing this one-year internship, she became one of the regular team members here at Equinox.
Marie enjoys all aspects of horse medicine. Here at Equinox, she mainly focuses on internal medicine and neonatology.
Ever since she was a child, Marie has been a genuine animal lover with a special passion for horses. You will always find Marie accompanied by Pipa & Paulette, her two dachshunds. In her free time, she enjoys reining.
Eline
Eline Van de Water graduated in 2013 with great distinction as a veterinarian for horses at the University of Ghent, with a special interest in orthopedics. The following years, she dedicated herself fully to orthopedic studies while working in the Faculty of Animal Medicine in Ghent. In 2021, she successfully completed her doctoral study on the use of oral joint supplements for horses.
Since early 2020, Eline has been a part of our team, mainly focusing on orthopedics. Eline has always been active as a jumping rider. Now that her horse has retired, she mainly spends her free time with her kids and their Shetland pony.
Lena
Lena Boeckx graduated from Ghent University with great distinction in 2021. After gaining initial work experience abroad, she is now ready to join our clinic team. Her fresh perspective and modern knowledge will be a valuable addition to our team.
Lena actively participates in daily consultations and is also involved in emergency services.
Outside of her work commitments, she enjoys spending her free time with her own horse, Vamos.
Babeau
Babeau Dufraing graduated with honors from Ghent University in 2023. After successfully completing a 1-year internship at our clinic, Babeau became a part of our team of veterinarians. Babeau’s enthusiastic and motivated mindset is a great addition to our current team of veterinarians.
Babeau actively participates in daily consultations and is also involved in emergency services.
In her free time, Babeau enjoys spending time with friends and long walks in the forest with the horses.
Stephanie
Stephanie De Vriendt obtained her master’s degree in 2024 from the University of Ghent. After completing a successful internship at Equinox, she decided to continue her professional journey with the team.
Stephanie actively participates in daily consultations and is also involved in emergency services.
In addition to her work at Equinox, Stephanie manages her own young horse business, where she is also active as a veterinarian.
Interns
Carmen
Carmen obtained her veterinary degree in 2023 from the University of Madrid, Spain. After completing her studies, she gained valuable international experience through several externships abroad. Currently, she is undertaking a long-term internship at Equinox, where she continues to develop her clinical and practical skills.
Her responsibilities include the daily care of the horses, assisting with anesthesia during surgeries, and administering medication. As an intern, Carmen also provides essential support during weekend and night shifts.
Sofie
Sofie obtained her master’s degree in July 2025 from the University of Ghent, Belgium. After successfully completing her studies, she was eager to gain more hands-on experience in the field. In August, she joined the Equinox intern team.
Her responsibilities include the daily care of the horses, assisting with anesthesia during surgeries, and administering medication. As an intern, Sofie also provides valuable support during weekend and night shifts.
Elke
Elke obtained her veterinary degree in 2025 from the University of Ghent. As the daughter of a veterinarian, she developed a strong interest in the profession from an early age. Currently, she is undertaking a long-term internship at Equinox, where she continues to expand her clinical and practical skills.
Her responsibilities include the daily care of the horses, assisting with anesthesia during surgeries, and administering medication. As an intern, Elke also provides essential support during weekend and night shifts.
Supporting personel
Anne Marie
Ever since the opening of the new clinic in 2018, Anne-Marie started working at the Equinox office. After being a client for a very long time, she got to help build the administration of the clinic and maintain the human resources. She mainly focuses on the financial administration of the clinic. Besides that, you can also find her at the reception or on the phone. Anne-Marie has always had her own business, which has given her a lot of experience and information on HR and administration.
She likes to spend her free time supporting and helping her two kids, who are both very active in the horse world.
Caro
Caro works as a stable employee at Equinox, taking care of the daily needs and well-being of the horses. She is also professionally active in farriery.
Danny
Danny works behind the scenes at Equinox as a stable employee and handyman. Danny ensures that the clinic site is tidy and clean. He also helps with the maintenance of the building and the site.
Erik
Erik started working at Equinox in 2018 as a veterinary assistant. He is responsible for the daily care of the hospitalized horses, and he also assists with consultations and surgeries.
Even after his work here at the clinic, you will find Erik accompanied by horses. Together with his partner Gert, he owns a dressage stable where they train their own horses and horses for owners. He also provides dressage lessons. Besides the horses, Erik and Gert also own two cute French Bulldogs named Irma and Jeanneke.
Eva
Eva works as a veterinary assistant at Equinox. After gaining extensive experience in a small companion animal practice, she consciously chose to work in an equine practice, where she supports the team both administratively and practically.
In her free time, Eva is active in reining, combining her professional dedication with her love for the sport.
Hilde
Hilde works as a stable employee here at Equinox. As we are open 24/7, Hilde mostly works on weekends and is responsible for mucking out the stables and feeding the horses.
Kelly
Kelly works in the administration of Equinox since November 2021. You can find her at the phone or reception, where she will give you a warm welcome.
Besides working at Equinox, Kelly also works as a freelance photographer, mainly focusing on social photography and horse photography. Her remaining free time she likes to spend with her horse, Lex.
Nathalie
Nathalie works at the office and reception at Equinox. She is responsible for managing patient records and ensuring that clients receive a warm welcome, both in person and over the phone.
Living close to the clinic and being the owner of several horses herself, Nathalie combines her passion for horses with her interest in administration. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and works part-time at her husband’s business.
Silke M
Silke works as a veterinary assistant at Equinox. Her passion for horses is clearly reflected in her daily work, where she supports the team both administratively and practically. From managing stock and supplies to assisting during clinical procedures.
In her free time, Silke enjoys riding and regularly competes with young horses, combining her professional dedication with her love for the sport.
Silke W
Silke works as a stable employee at Equinox, taking care of the daily needs and well-being of the horses. Besides her job at Equinox, Silke runs her own beauty salon Pink Me Up.
External
Fanny
Fanny graduated as an equine vet at the university of Ghent in 1994. We work together with Fanny for, among other things, acupuncture and dry needling.
