Our Team
Cooper Williams, V.M.D. – Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology
Dr. Cooper Williams grew up in Cecil County Maryland where he learned to play polo and train polo ponies with his family. He ultimately obtained a five goal rating, and played professionally for five years. In the summer of 1981 he was a member of the United States polo team that competed throughout England. He coached the Valley Forge Military Academy polo team from 1981 to 1985. In 1984 he graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He accepted a post graduate internship at Delaware Equine Center, where he developed their ultrasound imaging program. As an active member of the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology, he focuses on diagnostics and treatments for lameness in equine athletes. Cooper is one of only seven veterinarians in the United States who is certified by the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology in advanced ultrasound imaging. He is a member of the veterinary advisory board for ACell, Inc., a tissue engineering company. Cooper is married to his best friend and lifemate Trish. Trish and Cooper have two teenage daughters and reside on a small farm in Hampstead, MD. Trish creates extraordinary gardens and breeds both Border Collies and Australian Shepherds. In their spare time Cooper and Trish enjoy their farm and spending time with family and friends. Cooper enjoys an occasional game of golf and collects antique veterinary and polo memorabilia.
Dr. Elizabeth Klebe grew up in Northern Virginia where she began riding at an early age. After attending Yale for her undergraduate degree she accepted a position in the communications department in The White House. Her love of horses brought her to a career in veterinary medicine, and in 2005 she graduated with honors from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She competed her post graduate internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington Kentucky. She then moved to Ocala Florida and developed a sport horse medicine and lameness practice for a veterinary group that previously focused on reproductive medicine. While spending most of her time on lameness cases, diagnostic imaging, and covering emergency cases, she also completed the coursework needed to become an FEI event veterinarian. She joined our practice in the fall of 2007 and we are happy to have her as part of our team. When not working as a veterinarian Dr. Klebe enjoys spending time with her three horses Angel, Fraulein, and Isabel. She also occasionally finds time for reading novels, yoga and baking brownies.
Lucia Penn
Lucia joined the practice as a technician in 2001. She enjoys three day eventing, saddle fitting and playing with her lurcher Dragon.
Jessi Neitzey
Jessi joined the practice as a technician in 2004. She is active with the Baltimore County Horse Show Association and the Maryland Horse and Pony Show. She enjoys hiking with her yellow lab Timber and riding her horse Fuzzy.
Win Lewis
Win joined the practice as a technician in 2007. She enjoys gardening, reading, foxhunting and playing with her yellow lab Murphy.
Nikki Williams
Nikki joined the practice as a technician in 2007. She previously worked as a small animal veterinary technician and enjoys hiking with her rescue dogs Bay and Jack.
Jane joined the practice in 1995 as bookkeeper. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, walking with her scottie Kelly, trips to Maine, and duckpin bowling.
Wilson joined the practice in 1999, working summers as a technician. After receiving his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville he returned as practice manager. With Jane he oversees the business operations of the practice. He also offers his services to companies as a consultant for equine veterinary practice management and veterinary product development. In his free time he enjoys fly fishing, cooking, and playing with his yellow lab Dirt.
