Ricardo Marques

Ricardo graduated from Oporto University in 2013 and during his studies he undertook externships in renowned equine hospitals in the UK, Spain, Belgium, Italy and South America. After graduating, Ricardo completed internship programmes at two busy equine centres – Hospital La Equina (Spain) and Dierenkliniek Demorette (Belgium). He came over to the UK in 2017, where he worked at two large equine practices in Berkshire and Hampshire for seven years, before joining the team at Sussex Equine Hospital in April 2024.

Ricardo enjoys all aspects of equine ambulatory practice, with a special interest in lameness, poor performance and diagnostic imaging. He has completed a postgraduate RCVS certificate in advanced veterinary practice and RCVS certificate in Equine Lameness Diagnosis and Therapeutics. He also achieved certification by the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP). Currently, he is working on post-graduation certification at the Utrecht University regarding the equine gait analysis (EGAS).

Outside of work, Ricardo enjoys spending time with his family, trail running, riding and work on his small Lusitano stud in Portugal.