Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

Jan 31 2025 164 ep. 41 mins 221
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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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S8E03 Dental Mythbusters

Jan 31 2025 41 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long address a number of common myths regarding horse teeth and equine dental care. Topics include power tools, young horse teeth, old horse teeth, lay floaters, drugs, equipment, and much more!

S8E02 Cold and Flu Season for Horses

Jan 14 2025 50 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the variety of winter ailments that horses encounter. Topics include symptoms and severity, treatment, bio-security, and prevention.

S8E01 Top 5 Ways to Help Your Horse Succeed

Dec 31 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the best ways to improve your horse's quality of life. Topics include physical health, mental health, and much more!

S7E24 Prehab over Rehab w/ Dr. Michelle Correia

Dec 14 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. Michelle Correia, a doctor of physical therapy and graduate of the Univ. of Tennessee Equine Rehabilitation Certificate program, about the complex relationship between rider and horse fitness and injury prevention. Topics include key fitness indicators, common causes of injury, proper fitness programs for bot

S7E23 Holy Hocks

Nov 30 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss hocks and what makes them different from other joints in the equine leg. Topics include what goes wrong, what doesn't, mythbusting, injections, treatment options, and more.

S7E22 First Aid for Lacerations

Nov 16 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the severity of lacerations, do's and dont's for first aid, and post-veterinary care treatment tips.

S7E21 Starches and Sugars in Horse Feed

Oct 31 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the role of starches and sugars in horse feed, grass, and hay. Topics include diet formulation, feed production, and forage management for easy keepers, hard keepers, and horses with special dietary requirements.

S7E20 A Vague Sense of Unease #4

Oct 14 2024 44 mins  
In the final episode of the Vague Sense of Unease mini-series, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about environmental factors that can impact horses. Topics include bedding, noise, light, herd dynamics, and more.

S7E19 A Vague Sense of Unease #3

Sep 30 2024 68 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long continue the Unease series with a discussion about equipment. Topics include bits, bridles, saddles, pads, and more.

S7E18 The Equine Microbiome Quotient w. Dr. Kelly Vineyard from Purina

Sep 14 2024 47 mins  
In this esisode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk to Dr. Kelly Vineyard, the senior equine nutritionist at Purina Mills, about their research on the equine gut microbiome. Topics include the Purina MQ Kit, which allows horse owners to map the DNA of their horse and get a custom nutrition plan based on their horse's particular needs, probiotics, and more! You can find