Contact Performance Equine Specialists

Honest answers begin with a conversation

Whether you are managing a performance horse in training or caring for a lifelong partner, our team is here to provide guidance, diagnostics, and treatment options that make sense for your situation. We respond personally to every inquiry and will direct you to the veterinarian or location best equipped to help.

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

Request an Appointment

To schedule an appointment or consultation, contact us using any of the following:

Phone: 406-599-9423
Email: [email protected] 

Please include your horse’s name, location, and a brief description of your concern or the service you are requesting. A member of our team will respond promptly to arrange scheduling and logistics. You may also use the contact form below to submit your request directly through the website.

Emergency and After-Hours Support

We understand that emergencies do not follow business hours. If your horse requires immediate care, please call our main clinic number and follow the voicemail instructions for after-hours support. For serious or time-sensitive cases, we may coordinate with nearby referral hospitals to ensure your horse receives timely surgical or critical care.

“Good veterinary medicine is about trust. You earn that by showing up, telling the truth, and doing the right thing for the horse.”
Dr. Ellis Farstvedt

Our Locations

Montana Headquarters

Red Lodge, Montana

  • Year-round base for advanced surgical and diagnostic services
  • Equipped for orthopedic, soft-tissue, and lameness-related procedures
  • Serves the greater Montana and northern Wyoming region with both in-clinic and mobile capabilities
  • Supports referral cases from regional veterinarians and long-standing clients across the northern states

Arizona Service Area

Wickenburg and Cave Creek, Arizona

  • Year-round mobile service with peak activity during the winter performance season
  • Regular presence at equine events and competitions
  • Offers on-site lameness evaluations, imaging, joint therapies, and preventive care
  • Partners with trainers and riders at event grounds and training facilities for convenient performance-focused care

Alaska Consultation and Referral Region

Palmer, Alaska

  • Seasonal equine services are provided through collaboration primarily with Dr. Sabrieta Holland at Knik River Veterinary
  • Available in spring and fall rotations, by appointment and referral only

Find more details about the services available in each area on our Services Overview page.

Referring Veterinarians

We welcome collaboration with referring veterinarians for imaging, surgical, and regenerative medicine cases. Clear communication and fast turnaround on reports are top priorities.

To refer a patient:

  • Call our office to discuss the case
  • Send medical records and images via email or secure upload
  • We will confirm scheduling and coordinate every step

For full service details, visit our Surgery or Diagnostic Imaging pages.

Stay Connected

For updates, educational content, and seasonal announcements, visit the News and Articles and follow us online. Our team is always available to answer questions, discuss preventive care, or provide guidance on soundness issues.

Visit the Sports Medicine and Lameness page to learn more about our diagnostic-first approach.

Phone & Email
406-599-9423
801-881-8508 (fax)
[email protected]
Physical/Mailing (May-Nov)
180 Hwy 78
Red Lodge, MT 59068
Physical (Nov-May)
35844 N. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Mailing (Nov-May)
35820 N. 16th Street
Phoenix AZ 85086

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