Our Team
Christina S. Cable, DVM Diplomate ACVS
Veterinarian, Boarded Surgeon, Practice Owner
Dr. Cable grew up near Atlanta, Georgia and spent most of her life involved with show horses. After finishing her undergraduate education at the University of Georgia, she attended the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1994.
After spending several months working in County Kidare, Ireland at a prominent equine practice, she moved to Ithaca, NY to start a one-year surgical internship at Cornell University and stayed on to complete a 3 year residency in Large Animal Surgery. While finishing a one –year surgery staff position at Cornell University, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1999.
Dr. Cable’s main practice interests include all aspects of sport horse medicine, and she has a very special interest in late term pregnant mare care and foal care.
She is also very involved with Shelter Outreach Services – a local non-profit which provides veterinary services for local animal shelters to provide high quality, high volume, low cost spay and neuter services for companion animals.
In addition, she is also a regular volunteer for RAVS (Rural Area Veterinary Services), which provides veterinary care in rural Native American reservations throughout the western US.
Dr. Cable lives in Lansing, NY, and when not working, she enjoys photography, boating, and hiking through our beautiful Finger Lakes region.
Helen R Iannitti, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Helen Iannitti is originally from Westchester County, New York. Helen began riding horses as a child and has aspired to become an equine veterinarian ever since. She obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Connecticut (UConn) followed by a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Dr. Iannitti joined out practice in June 2023.
During her undergraduate career, Dr. Iannitti was heavily involved in UConn’s horse breeding, training, and lesson program. She participated in several research projects with the university’s horse and livestock species. Dr. Iannitti spent her time away from school learning from the veterinarians at sport horse practices that served Connecticut, Westerchester County, and Long Island.
Dr. Iannitti gained valuable experience working as a student veterinary technicion at Cornell’s Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital and she also participated in a research project focused on Equine Gastric Ulceration. Dr. Iannitti completed an abbreviated version of the Cornell Farrier Program designed for veterinary students, as she has a special interest in equine podiatry, but is also very interested in sports medicine, and equine dentistry.
When not working, Dr. Iannitti enjoys riding horses, especially endurance racing, hiking with her dog, Josie, and painting.
Chelsea McNeal
Equine Assistant
Chelsea is a central New York native having grown up in Ithaca, NY. She has always had a love for horses and pursued this passion while attending SUNY Morrisville. She completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Equine Reproduction (2020) as well as an Associates Degree in Equine Science and Management (2018). Outside of her studies, Chelsea played attack for the SUNY Morrisville Women’s Lacrosse team.
Chelsea has a particular interest in equine reproduction. Prior to working at Early Winter Equine, she completed a 15 week foaling internship at Nandi Veterinary Associates In New Freedom, PA under the Supervision of Dr. Peter Sheerin, DVM. During her internship, Chelsea helped foal out and care for 70 mares and foals as well as assisted in collecting stallions and preparing semen for shipment. Once her internship was finished, she continued working at Nandi to finish out the breeding season. Chelsea is currently taking classes online through Penn Foster to become a licensed veterinary technician.
Outside of work, Chelsea likes to do numerous outdoor activities including hunting, shooting, snowboarding, and fishing.
Ashly Marshall
Equine Assistant
Ashly grew up in New Jersey and from a very young age has been in love with horses.
She started riding when she was nine and has since competed in many different disciplines including hunters, jumpers, reining, western pleasure, ranch riding, horsemanship, and showmanship. Ashly’s passion for horses brought her to attend Morrisville State College where she has earned a Bachelor’s degree in equine rehabilitation. While at Morrisville Ashly discovered a love for veterinary medicine and applies her knowledge and passion for helping animals daily.
Ashly currently lives in Scipio, NY and when not working enjoys riding her horse Kida, boating, snowmobiling, and hiking throughout the fingerlakes region and the Adirondacks.