About

Dr. Rodrigo
Munévar Luque

DVM, PhD, MSc · ISELP Certified · ACVSMR Resident

My equine roots

My journey started in 2008 when I visited and learned from different equine practices in the United States as a student. Dubai Equine Hospital served as my learning core for 12 years, working with colleagues from around the world in a state-of-the-art facility, with a high caseload of top equine athletes.

Rodrigo at an equestrian event in Dubai

Passion for animals

Since I was a toddler I always wanted to become a veterinarian, and I have always been surrounded by, and captivated by, animals.

Passion for sports

Exercise has always been my pillar for mental and physical health, and I see horses as the most naturally gifted athletes on Earth.

Rodrigo finishing a triathlon

Sports medicine focus

During my 12 years in Dubai, my passion for understanding lameness as a form of art, through anatomy and biomechanics, led me to postgraduate training, which became even more interesting after the ISELP certification.

Polo horses at full gallop

Passion for orthobiologics

Driven by sports medicine and orthobiologics, I was awarded a scholarship at the University of Guelph for a PhD on treating equine osteoarthritis with stem cells. I am also a resident of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Performing a joint injection

Educational background

Training

  • 2008Externships at equine practices in the United States
  • 2009DVM, Universidad de La Salle
  • 2010–2022Dubai Equine Hospital
  • 2019Certified veterinary acupuncturist, Chi University
  • 2020ISELP certification · MSc Equine Science, University of Edinburgh
  • 2026PhD, regenerative medicine, University of Guelph
  • NowACVSMR resident · CVO accredited practice

Training & affiliations

International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP)ISELP CertifiedInternational Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology
American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and RehabilitationResidentAmerican College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
College of Veterinarians of Ontario — accredited veterinary facilityAccredited practiceCollege of Veterinarians of Ontario
Chi UniversityCertifiedEquine acupuncture, Chi University
University of GuelphPhDRegenerative medicine, University of Guelph
The University of EdinburghMScEquine science, University of Edinburgh
Universidad de La SalleDVMUniversidad de La Salle