A veternarian surgeon from the University of Liverpool will be lending his expertise to the equestrian team at the London 2012 Olympics.
Peter Bowling, clinical director of the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, has been appointed as an equine veterinary advisor for the equestrian competitions.
More than 250 horses from over 35 nations will take part in the 2012 Games, which include dressage, show jumping and eventing, and a team of vets, will oversee the health and welfare of the horses competing and provide treatment and advice throughout the event.
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