Maxine's passion for working and caring for horses started from a young age. Maxine graduated with honours from Melbourne University and went straight into private practice with an emphasis on harness racing horses, working alongside some of the best harness horses and trainers in Victoria and as an on course vet at Moonee Valley Racing Club.

Keen to improve her skills in equine medicine, Maxine undertook a position at Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, where she gained a huge amount of experience in equine medicine, reproduction, anaesthesia and lameness diagnosis as well undertaking an externship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington Kentucky.

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Following this position, Maxine worked with Dr Ross Teitzel and David McKellar in Flemington, where she developed a real passion for the racing thoroughbred.

In 2000, Maxine decided to branch out on her own and opened up her own business in Kilmore doing solely equine work; work which encompassed every aspect of equine medicine, reproduction and surgery. She continued to work part time in Flemington as well as service many of the racehorse and standardbred trainers in the Kilmore and Seymour area. The business rapidly expanded, employing up to five veterinarians and culminating in winning the Mitchell Shire Business of the Year in 2008.

In 2015, the opportunity arose for her to follow her heart and start up Advantage Equine in Flemington where she could concentrate her efforts on racing thoroughbreds.

Despite spending so many hours working as a vet and mother of two children, Maxine has also managed to complete a Diploma in Animal Chiropractic and Post grad Foundation course in Equine Surgery. She is currently the vice chair person of Kilmore Racing, an advisor to the integrity council for Harness Racing Victoria and writes veterinary articles for the Equestrian Life magazine.

Stuart is a registered specialist in Equine Surgery, and during his 20 years of professional development and working in the equine industry he has developed extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of horses.

Stuart grew up with horses on his family’s sheep and cattle farm near Ballarat, Victoria. He studied veterinary science at the University of Melbourne and graduated with first class honors. He then moved to Sydney to undertake an internship at Randwick Equine Centre. Following this, Stuart moved to the northern hemisphere, and worked as an ambulatory race and sport horse veterinarian in Surrey, United Kingdom.

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In 2008, Stuart began his specialist training in equine surgery at the University of California, Davis, USA, which is currently ranked Number 1 Veterinary School in the USA. During this time Stuart pursued his interest in orthopedics and advanced imaging and published 10 peer reviewed scientific publications on scapular fractures in racehorses, haemarthrosis (joint bleeding), superficial digital flexor tendinopathy and comparative imaging using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Stuart returned to Flemington in 2011 and has worked alongside Australia’s leading racehorse stables. He has been involved with the surgical consultation and treatment of many horses that have returned to their peak performance. Stuart is available for lameness, over-ground endoscopy, imaging (including yearling x-ray) or surgical consultations, as well as orthopedic, respiratory and general surgical procedures.

Emma has been a passionate and competitive equine enthusiast since the age of 6. She was an avid event rider until the addiction of horse racing took over. She began her career in racing at 17 and has been involved with the industry ever since. Amongst the array of racing experience she has held assistant trainers positions both in England and Melbourne gaining a wealth of knowledge of the equine athlete and international industry complexities. Emma has ridden track work for 20+ years and has a unique perspective on common ailments affecting the racing thoroughbred.

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After completing her veterinary degree at Murdoch University as a mature age student she was immediately drawn to racetrack practice. While coupling track work with veterinary duties Emma has a rare understanding of the intricacies involved in getting a horse to the races and performing at its peak.

During 2016-2017 Emma visited the USA on 4 occasions to complete her international certificate in veterinary acupuncture. Emma uses these skills to enhance her diagnostic ability and treat the equine athlete. Emma also wishes to become a helicopter pilot in her spare time!