Specialized Care for the Equine Athlete

Led by Dr. Ellis Farstvedt, a nationally recognized, board-certified equine surgeon, Performance Equine Specialists brings advanced diagnostics, sports medicine, and surgical expertise to horses competing at every level, from rodeo arenas to racetracks. Our team includes multiple veterinarians with diverse specialties, each sharing one goal, to deliver clear answers and evidence-based care tailored to every individual horse.

“We don’t guess. We find the cause, explain it clearly, and build a plan that works for the horse, not just the clock.”
Dr. Ellis Farstvedt

Learn more about our diagnostic and treatment approach on the Sports Medicine and Lameness page.

A Team that Balances Science and Experience

Dr. Mandi Holland, an experienced equine practitioner, brings a deep understanding of movement, recovery, and long-term performance. Her years at Turf Paradise Race Track in Phoenix, Arizona, and work with elite race horses complement Dr. Farstvedt’s surgical and orthopedic focus. Together, they have built a practice known for honest communication, technical skill, and collaboration with trainers and owners.

Explore more on the General Equine Services page.

Where We Work

Arizona

From October through April, our team runs a full mobile practice throughout central Arizona. We maintain a year-round presence at Rancho Rio in Wickenburg, with two additional trailers rotating through arenas in Cave Creek, Buckeye, Prescott, and other competition venues. Services include digital radiography, ultrasound, upper airway endoscopy, gastroscopy, and sports medicine treatments. Surgeries are performed in partnership with Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center in Cave Creek.

Montana

During the warmer months, Dr. Farstvedt returns to Montana to provide referral equine surgeries and lameness diagnostics at our Red Lodge location. Our capabilities include arthroscopy, laparoscopy, regenerative therapies, and second-opinion consultations for complex performance issues.

Alaska

Seasonally, we offer consultation and limited equine care services in Alaska. These are scheduled case-by-case and typically arranged through our existing veterinary partners.

Nevada

The first two weeks of December bring the largest rodeo and roping events in the world to Las Vegas. Dr. Farstvedt and his team provide the veterinary services for the World Series of Team Roping Finale and various NFR contestants from year to year.

“Our model lets us bring top-tier veterinary medicine to where the horses actually are, not the other way around.”
Dr. Ellis Farstvedt

Learn how we deliver mobile diagnostics with hospital-grade accuracy on the Diagnostic Imaging page.

What Sets Us Apart

• Board-certified equine surgery and sports medicine expertise
• Full suite of diagnostic imaging and regenerative therapies
• Collaborative, transparent communication with trainers and owners
• Care plans designed around long-term performance, not temporary relief

“We are a practice that centers a lot of the effort on obtaining the proper diagnosis, that’s the precedent of our practice.”
Dr. Ellis Farstvedt

Discover more about our advanced care options on the Regenerative Medicine and Surgery pages.

Your Partner in Performance

Whether you are managing a rodeo champion, a racehorse, or a trusted ranch partner, our mission is the same, accurate answers, effective treatment, and absolute integrity in every recommendation. Visit our Contact page to schedule a consultation or reach out to our veterinary team.