Lameness Evaluation

Ascend Equine is proud to offer endoscopy services for our patients. A horse’s mobility is essential for their daily life and overall well-being, making lameness a serious concern. Lameness refers to any abnormality in a horse’s gait or stance, typically caused by pain, illness, or injury. Identifying the underlying cause of lameness requires a thorough,…

Shockwave Therapy

Revolutionary Treatment for Equine Pain and Recovery Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to relieve pain, accelerate healing, and improve the quality of recovery in equine patients. Originally developed for human medicine, this technology has become a gold standard in treating conditions that cause pain and lameness…

Acupuncture

Holistic and Traditional Therapies for Enhanced Equine Healing Ascend Equine proudly offers both holistic and traditional treatments to support the healing and wellness of our equine patients. Acupuncture has proven effective in relieving pain, managing osteoarthritis, alleviating cancer-related discomfort, addressing endocrine disorders, and more. To enhance the benefits, we also use electroacupuncture for targeted point…

Chiropractic

Comprehensive Equine Chiropractic Care for Optimal Health and Performance Chiropractic care offers effective treatment for a range of equine issues, including musculoskeletal problems, tension, stiffness, and more. It’s also a valuable tool for enhancing your horse’s performance and overall well-being. Dr. Zappitelli provides a comprehensive chiropractic evaluation tailored to your horse’s specific needs. After each…

Digital Radiography

Ascend Equine is proud to offer equine digital radiology.  Our practice is dedicated to staying up to date with the newest advances in veterinary medicine. Ascend Equine strives to diagnose and treat your horse the easiest way possible. For this reason, Ascend Equine uses digital radiology, which is the best way to get quality x-rays…

Nutrition Counseling

Tailored Nutrition Plans for Every Stage of Your Horse’s Life Proper nutrition is important for horses throughout their lives. As horses age and their lifestyles change, their nutritional needs will also change. Ascend Equine is excited to offer nutritional counseling for horse owners. After evaluating your horse and discussing their current lifestyle and feeding routine,…

Ultrasonography

Advanced Ultrasound Imaging for In-Depth Equine Health Assessment Following an initial evaluation, our veterinarian may recommend an ultrasound to gain deeper insights into your horse’s health. Ultrasound imaging provides a clear view of internal organs and soft tissues, helping us diagnose and treat conditions with precision. 1. Thoughtful Ipsum amet – lorem ipsum dolor sit…

Endoscopy

Ascend Equine is proud to offer endoscopy services for our patients. An endoscope is a small, flexible tube that is able to be inserted into your horse’s body to help us diagnose and treat various issues (1.5m and 3.3m endoscopes available). The camera on the end allows us to get an internal view of your…