Specialties
Finger Lakes Equine Practice is your trusted partner in exceptional horse care, proudly serving a wide region from Cazenovia, Syracuse, and Auburn to Elmira, Binghamton, and even northern Pennsylvania. Available 24/7 for emergencies, the dedicated FLEP team is passionate about keeping your equine companion healthy, happy, and performing at their best. As true “horse people,” they understand the special bond between you and your horse and are committed to providing compassionate care and expert guidance every step of the way. From acupuncture and advanced dentistry to lameness diagnostics, digital imaging, reproductive services, and more, they offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art care right on your farm. Give your horse the quality care they deserve—call Finger Lakes Equine Practice today!
Meet the Business Owner: Dr. Jeff L.
Dr. Jeff LaPoint’s lifelong connection to horses began in New York’s Hudson Valley, where he grew up riding Quarter Horses and Morgans. After a decade teaching riding in Adirondack summer camps, his path took him to Kenya during college—an experience that broadened his perspective before earning his veterinary degree from Cornell in 1993. Soon after, he joined—and later purchased—Finger Lakes Equine Practice.
Blending tradition with innovation, Dr. LaPoint incorporated equine acupuncture into his work early on, enhancing modern veterinary care. He’s contributed extensively to the equine community, including work with the American Association of Equine Practitioners and years supporting dental care at Cornell.
His passions span reproduction, soundness, and performance evaluation, reflecting a deep commitment to horse health. Outside the clinic, he’s a performer, musician, and outdoor enthusiast—bringing the same energy to life as he does to his practice.