Team of the Tillysburg Equine Clinic

Having grown up in the Mühlviertel region of Austria, Sophie was infected with the "horse bug" by her grandparents at a young age. Her many years of experience in international eventing have given her a deep understanding of horses and equine medicine. After completing her veterinary medicine studies (equine module) in Vienna in 2015, numerous internships at clinics (Wolfesing Equine Clinic - Germany, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center - USA, Equine Clinic at the Racecourse - Germany) further expanded her expertise in equine medicine. In 2016, she completed her training in veterinary chiropractic according to the IAVC standard. Following three years (2015-2018) at the Parsdorf Equine Clinic in Germany, she ran her own mobile equine practice specializing in orthopedics and chiropractic until 2021. ... Sophie successfully completed her specialist veterinary examination for horses in 2021. As a partner at the Tillysburg Equine Clinic, she has been working diligently and enthusiastically since 2022, not only as an orthopedist and chiropractor, but also as a colic surgeon.

Born and raised in Naumburg/Saale (Germany) as the son of a veterinarian, Christian studied veterinary medicine in Leipzig. After earning his doctorate with a dissertation on an equine andrological topic, he began his professional career as a stud veterinarian at the Lewitz Stud (Paul Schockemöhle). He then worked as an assistant veterinarian at the Pegasus Equine Clinic in Vienna. Since 1998, Christian has been a partner in the Tillysburg Equine Clinic and, together with Dr. Clemens Mahringer, laid the foundation for the successful development of what is now Austria's largest private equine clinic. He has been a board-certified equine veterinarian since 2000 and worked as a treating veterinarian at the CHIO Aachen (2000-2019), the European Championships (2006), and the World Equestrian Games (2015). With well over a thousand joint surgeries performed, he possesses a wealth of surgical experience in joint surgery. To this day, he shapes the history of the Tillysburg horse clinic as an enthusiastic, transparent, and goal-oriented surgeon and orthopedist in every respect.

After graduating from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in 2005, "Wolfi" gained experience in orthopedics and sports medicine as an assistant veterinarian for over four years at the Wolfesing Equine Clinic. This was followed by two years in his own equine practice in Salzburg, before he joined the Irnharting Veterinary Clinic in 2011 and merged with the Tillysburg Equine Clinic in 2014. Under Mag. Matthias Koller, he deepened his knowledge of colic surgery, and with Dr. Christian Franz, he perfected his orthopedic surgical skills. He has been riding since childhood and is an exceptional horseman with a deep love for both animals and their owners. "Wolfi" is distinguished by his expertise in orthopedics and sports medicine, as well as his hard-earned reputation in international dressage (serving veterinarian at the 2022 Olympic Games). As an experienced colic surgeon and an enthusiastic orthopedic surgeon, he is highly valued at the equine clinic.

Obituary for Dr. Clemens Mahringer.

Eva grew up in Leonding and completed her veterinary medicine studies in Vienna in 2008, where she also earned her doctorate in internal medicine. In 2009, she completed an internship in equine medicine in the USA under Dr. Bennet (Equine Services, Simpsonville, Kentucky). Returning to Austria, she gained further experience in sports medicine at the H.S. Zappe Equine Clinic and Rehabilitation Center in Ebreichsdorf, as well as working as a university assistant in equine surgery until 2013, when she completed her international training (ACVS Large Animal Surgical Residency) at the Department of Equine Surgery in Vienna. In 2019, after passing the examination, she received the title DACVS-LA, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery, Large Animal. In 2020, she completed her PhD thesis on "The influence of stem cells on articular cartilage regeneration." Until the beginning of 2022, she continued working in equine surgery at the university, before joining us as a partner at the Tillysburg Equine Clinic in August 2022. Her international knowledge in soft tissue surgery and orthopedics, as well as her skills in colic surgery and dentistry, and her honest and friendly manner, make her an indispensable colleague.

Matthias has been practicing as a veterinarian for over 30 years (since 1988), bringing a wealth of experience to his work. He took over his father's veterinary practice in Irnharting and transformed it into the Irnharting Veterinary Clinic, specializing in colic surgery. Together with Dr. Clemens Mahringer, Dr. Christian Franz, and Mag. Wolfgang Himsl, the equine clinics were merged in 2014. Numerous advanced training courses in internal medicine, colic surgery, and ophthalmology, both in Austria and abroad, as well as continuous professional and personal development, distinguish Matthias as a valuable partner of the Tillysburg Equine Clinic. As the father of two grown daughters, he enjoys traveling, photography, and endurance sports. His ambition extends beyond his profession to his athletic pursuits (marathons, triathlons).

Raised on a farm in Leogang (Salzburg), Max began his studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in 2017. After graduating in February 2024, he became part of our assistant veterinarian team. His hobbies include harness racing, hunting, hiking, cycling, skiing, and playing music.

Raised in Feldbach, southern Styria, with extensive experience in equestrian sports (eventing), Reinhild began her veterinary studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 2012. She has been pursuing her doctoral studies in "Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine" since 2018. After gaining experience at the Neuhof equine practice and the Wolfesing equine clinic in Germany, she has been a valuable member of our team of assistant veterinarians since the end of 2022.

Born and raised in Linz, she studied veterinary medicine in Vienna from 2015 to 2021. Her diploma thesis focused on objective lameness detection in horses. She gained experience through several internships at equine clinics and while working in a mobile equine practice, and has been supporting our team of assistant veterinarians since 2021. Her hobbies include playing music, painting, sports, and traveling.

Born in Wels in 1993, she grew up surrounded by the veterinary activities of her father's animal clinic and gained extensive experience even before beginning her studies in Brno, Czech Republic. After completing her studies and several internships at renowned equine clinics, she worked as an assistant veterinarian at the Karthaus Estate. Since 2019, she has been supporting the team of assistant veterinarians and specializing in dentistry and soft tissue surgery.

Laura Neuwirth, veterinary assistant at the Tillysburg horse clinic