The Equine Care Group (ECG) was founded in January 2021 by Dr. Tom Mariën, visionary founder of Equitom, alongside renowned sports veterinarian Frederik Bruyninx, team veterinarian of the Belgian jumping team. Backed by Bencis Capital Partners, a strategic and financial partner, ECG was created to drive innovation, elevate equine medicine, and turn the founders’ vision into reality.
At Equine Care Group, our vision is clear: delivering the highest level of medical care for your horses.
To achieve this, ECG brings together veterinarians, scientists, and hospitals in a global network, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. We believe the future of veterinary medicine lies in teamwork, where leading specialists work side by side, pushing boundaries and advancing equine healthcare to new heights.
ECG is more than a group—it’s a movement shaping the future of veterinary excellence.
We are unique, united, and driven by excellence.
The Equine Care Group is a veterinary-led organization built for veterinarians—a first-of-its-kind concept on a global scale. For the first time in history, ambulatory equine veterinarians and equine hospitals are joining forces internationally.
This unparalleled network of knowledge and expertise is raising the bar in equine medicine, professionalizing the veterinary sector and shaping the future of our profession. ECG is built on a foundation of collaboration, driven by veterinarians, for the benefit of horses. At ECG, the horse is always at the heart of our care!”
With a strong strategic partner, we have the resources to turn ambition into action. Together, we are setting new standards, elevating our profession, and delivering the highest quality of care through our veterinarians and services.
Providing the best possible medical care for horses beyond borders.
At ECG, we believe in a holistic approach to equine medicine. That’s why we not only unite veterinarians and hospitals but also partner with key professionals in the healthcare sector—including laboratories and nutritional supplement companies. By integrating expertise from various fields, we drive innovation and ensure the most advanced and comprehensive care for every horse.
Excellence in equine healthcare starts with collaboration.
The Equine Care Group was founded with these partners:
Navalis joins the group.
Eduardo Felix joins the group.
Three new veterinarians join the group:
Three new Equine Hospitals join the group:
Charlotte Seifert joins the group.
The Equine Care Group (ECG) has become a finalist for 'Scale-up van het jaar 2022'. An award presented by the Flemish government in cooperation with EY, De Tijd and BNP Parisbas-Fortis. With ECG, we were selected and awarded to be one of the 3 fastest growing ambitious young companies in Flanders where innovation is key.
Florent David joins the group.
The privately owned laboratory Zoolyx is now part of the Equine Care Group. Together with Tom Nagels and Frank Van Campen we're exited for the future.
In June we've opened our newest Equine Clinic in Namur.
Jef Desmedt and Lies De Bakker join the group.
Katia Burette joins the group.
Equitom Lummen opens the fourth building.
Juan Turrero joins the group.
Vitalbix joins ECG Nutrition and Supplements as a partner.
Ugo Carrozzo joins the group.
The Mediterranean Equestrian Tour (MET) located in Oliva, Spain, and the Equine Care Group (ECG), installed a partnership to improve the veterinary services at Oliva.
Clinica Equina San Biagio joins the ECG clinics
TRM joins ECG Nutrition and Supplements as a partner.
Michèle Clarysse joins the Dentistry Division
Vanessa Buytaert joins the Ambulatory Care Division
Founded in 2008 by Dr. Marcus Swail, EquiVET Ireland specializes in equine sports medicine, lameness diagnostics, and pre-purchase examinations, supporting Team Ireland's equestrian athletes from the Senior team to ponies. The practice’s team of four experienced veterinarians brings extensive expertise in performance horse care. Joining the Equine Care Group, EquiVET Ireland enhances our commitment to excellence and advancing equine veterinary care.