Dr. Cecilia Tula, DVM

Veterinarian, Researcher & Founder | Equine Preventive Medicine

Dr. Cecilia Tula is an equine veterinarian, researcher, professor, and founder dedicated to advancing preventive medicine through exercise physiology, conditioning, and performance science.

Her work began with a question: How can we translate scientific knowledge into practical tools that improve the health and performance of horses in the real world?

This approach led to her research in equine exercise physiology and the development of LARC TEST, a science-based tool for monitoring the horse’s physiological response to exercise.

She is also the creator of the Horse Athlete Protection Protocol (HAPP), a preventive framework built around three principles: Proper Conditioning, Monitor Adaptation, and Early Detection—connecting owners and veterinarians in a shared process to help prevent injury.

Her research has been selected for presentation at the 2026 AAEP Convention, and her work has included collaborations with leading equine health companies.

Cecilia’s vision is to move veterinary medicine beyond simply treating problems toward understanding, monitoring, and optimizing physiological function before injury occurs.