Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

Jun 30 2024 212
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Equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss horse healthcare, and proper care and maintenance. Whether your horse is an athlete or a lawn ornament, you'll learn something that will help you be a better horse parent!

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S7E13 Hot Horses

Jun 30 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss managing horses in the heat of summer. Topics include hydration, cooling after riding, electrolytes, and busting some popular myths.

S7E12 Younger Horses and Cushing's/PPID

Jun 14 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Cushing's/PPID in horses between 12 - 20 years old. Topics include causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and other factors such as laminitis and body condition score.

S7E11 The Incredible Equine Foot

May 31 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the internal structure of the horse foot. Topics include bone, tendons and ligaments, bloodflow, the mechanism of motion, and how the shape of the hoof impacts the entire body.

S7E10 Summer Sores

May 14 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss summer sores in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention.

S7E09 High Ringbone in Horses

Apr 30 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss ringbone in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

S7E08 Gaited Horses

Apr 14 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss gaited horses. Topics include the physical differences between gaited and non-gaited horses, farriery, exercise, and care.

S7E07 Sheath Area Tumors

Mar 31 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss tumors in very sensitive areas. Topics include summer sores, squamous cell carcinoma, melanomas, and other tumors.

S7E06 Colitis and Why It Scares Your Vet

Mar 14 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about colitis, and why it's such a big deal for horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, potential outcomes, and prevention.

S7E05 Equine Joint Health

Feb 29 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the concept of supporting joint health, what can and can't be done, and how it actually works. Topics include mythbusting on supplement advertising claims, injections, diet and weight, exercise, and more.

S7E04 Fecal Water Syndrome

Feb 14 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Fecal Water Syndrome in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.