Lauren A. Zappitelli, DVM

Dr. Zappitelli grew up outside of Chicago, and her love of horses began when she started riding hunters and jumpers at age 8. Throughout high school, she worked as a groom and braider while catch-riding, training, and showing several horses in the hunter/jumpers, including two OTTBs of her own. After moving to Wisconsin in high school, she dabbled in dressage, eventing, and worked as a polo groom for two years.

Initially attending the University of Findley, and finishing her BS at the University of Wisconsin, in 2010, Dr. Zappitelli was an active participant in IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) & IDA (Intercollegiate Dressage Association). She stayed in Madison to complete her DVM, graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 2014. During Veterinary school, Dr. Zappitelli was selected to ride for the US Collegiate Team in Romania and Norway. (Source)