Dr. Alex Hibberd was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She grew up riding and competing in reining for many years. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Calgary. During veterinary school, Dr. Hibberd worked as a summer student at Moore Equine and Westhills Equine Veterinary Services. She also completed externships at equine clinics in the United States and Australia. Dr. Hibberd is excited to work under the mentorship of the talented veterinarians at Moore for the next year! When not at the clinic you can find her riding her horses, hiking or enjoying a games night with friends.

Dr. Wood grew up immersed in the world of western performance horses, riding Quarter Horses in cutting, team penning, and cow horse disciplines. Her early passion for animal health led her to Thompson Rivers University, where she earned her Animal Health Technology diploma and became a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) after passing the VTNE. While working in small animal general practice and emergency medicine, she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia. Her career path then took her to roles with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the BC Ministry of Agriculture, where she worked in animal necropsy before beginning her veterinary studies. Dr. Wood earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), where she developed a strong interest in equine medicine. Her summers during vet school were spent gaining hands-on experience: first as a racetrack student at Moore Equine, then working at Paton and Martin Equine Hospital, and returning to Moore Equine to work in the hospital setting. During her final year, she completed clinical rotations at equine clinics across Canada and spent a month at a sports medicine clinic in Pilot Point, Texas. Now back at Moore Equine as an intern veterinarian, Dr. Wood brings a deep-rooted commitment to equine health, a strong foundation in emergency and critical care, and a well-rounded background in both small and large animal medicine.

Originally from northern Germany, Dr. Svea Postel developed a deep passion for horses early on, growing up on her grandfather’s warmblood breeding farm and riding her grandmother’s horses. Her love for equestrian sports led her to compete, particularly in show jumping, which ultimately guided her toward a career in veterinary medicine. During and after her studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover, she completed several externships in Germany, Switzerland, Costa Rica and Canada. In 2023, she graduated and became a doctoral candidate at the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Zurich. During this time, she worked at an equine rehabilitation center while conducting a study on the treatment of Equine Malignant Melanoma in gray horses. In alignment with her equestrian passion, Dr. Postel enjoys being active outdoors, whether it’s running, hiking, or skiing. She is especially excited to explore the Canadian Rockies during her time here. Driven by her lifelong love for horses, Dr. Postel is now thrilled to join the Moore Equine team and begin an internship at this exceptional equine hospital.

Dr. Welf Buecken grew up on the outskirts of a small town in Germany. He began taking riding lessons at a young age, which played a major role in his decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Welf graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover in the spring of 2025. During his studies, he worked as an after-hours assistant at his university’s equine clinic for a year. He also completed various externships at equine hospitals in Canada and Argentina, and spent three months at the University of California, Davis conducting research in different areas of equine performance in which he remains actively involved.

His professional interests include surgery and lameness. In his free time, Welf enjoys hiking, biking, running, or fishing in the mountains with his dog, Mio. He is excited for a year of continuous learning, skill development, and providing the highest level of care to every patient and client under the outstanding mentorship that Moore Equine Veterinary Centre is known for.