Tessa Muir

Dr Tessa Muir is an internationally experienced veterinarian with expertise in anti-doping, welfare, integrity and regulation. She graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) in 2010 and completed a Master of Laws (Sports Law) in 2022. Following early clinical racetrack practice, Dr Muir has held senior regulatory and leadership roles across multiple jurisdictions in sport, including the British Horseracing Authority, Racing Victoria, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, where she served as Director of Equine Program and then Director of Operations and Special Projects. She currently works seasonally as Head of Veterinary Regulation for the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club and undertakes international consultancy work providing scientific, regulatory, and business-development support to racing and sporting bodies. Dr Muir serves as an independent expert to the British Equestrian Federation’s Equine Welfare Case Management Group and is a member of the GCC Veterinary & Horse Movement Technical Committee. She has previously served on other international committees, including the EHSLC Veterinary Committee.

In parallel, Dr Muir continues mixed practice locum work and is the Senior Veterinary Officer (Major) in the British Army (Reserve). Dr Muir has contributed to the scientific and professional literature through peer-reviewed publications, conference proceedings, and textbook chapters, with a particular focus on equine anti-doping science and regulatory practice. She has a strong professional interest in advancing horse welfare and sporting integrity through collaborative, evidence-based approaches that minimise duplication of effort and optimise the use of limited resources. When not working, she is probably riding horses or training for the next Triathlon.