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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S7E17 Horse Healthcare Financing with Autumn Miller from Care Credit
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk with Autumn Miller, the equine representative for Care Credit, about how they are helping horse owners provide better care for their horses through healthcare financing.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S7E16 A Vague Sense of Unease #2
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of lameness issues that are very difficult to pinpoint and diagnose. Topics include imaging, blocks, false positives, and complex and compound lameness cases.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S7E15 A Vague Sense of Unease #1
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In this first in a series of related episodes, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin long discuss a variety of muscle disorders that can present as a vague sense of unease. Topics include PSSM 1 & 2, MFM, and other muscle issues.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the array of professionals available to horse owners, how to find and use them, and what each brings to your horse. Topics include veterinarians, farriers, nutritionists, physical therapists, and more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S7E12 Younger Horses and Cushing's/PPID
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S7E11 The Incredible Equine Foot
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss summer sores in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss ringbone in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S7E06 Colitis and Why It Scares Your Vet
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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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.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Fecal Water Syndrome in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss common eye problems in horses. Topics include signs and symptoms of problems, diagnosing, treating, and preventing.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Strangles in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S7E01 The Economics of Horse Care with Marci Bunn
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In this episode, show host Justin Long sits down with reknowned veterinary business consultant Marci Bunn to talk about money and horse care. Topics include the psychology of spending, tips for recognizing our trends, prioritizing our horse expenses, and ways to improve our emotional spending habits to maximize the value that our horses receive.…
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss miniature horses. Topics include differences from full-size horses, special considerations in health challenges, nutrition, training, and more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E23 Supplements for the New Year
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long make a list of all the supplements your horse needs for the coming year, and why.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E22 Equine Parasites with Dr. Martin Nielsen
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long have a conversation with Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky, the leading expert on equine parasites in North America. Topics include the current state of dewormers, current best deworming practices, and the current state of research on parasites in horses.…
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss vesicular stomatitis in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long deconstruct a lot of the hype surrounding EPM. Topics include what EPM symptoms are (and aren't!), why treatment without diagnosis is bad for the horse, and much more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long have an in-depth discussion on the challenges and considerations of bringing a horse home to your property for the first time. Topics include housing and property prep, fencing, feed and hay storage, support team, and more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long are talking foot abscesses in horses. Topics include what they are, how they form, what helps (and what doesn't), and prevention tips.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E17 Kyle Carter: Olympian, Coach, Trainer
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long sit down with Kyle Carter, a very accomplished eventer and co-founder of Ride IQ, to talk horses. Topics are many and varied but include fitness and conditioning, relationship with the horse, the challenges of showing horses at the highest levels (spoiler alert: they're a lot like the prob…
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of common skin ailments in horses, and how to treat and prevent them.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E15 Stomach Ulcers with Dr. Ben Sykes
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview veterinarian and professor Dr. Ben Sykes, one of the world's leading researchers on equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Topics include squeamous and glandular ulcers, causes, treatment, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E14 Equine Asthma aka Heaves
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the many complexities of asthma in horses, which has gone by a variety of names over the years. Topics include symptoms, treatments, and management of asthmatic horses.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the sacro iliac joint in horses. Topics include what it is, what it does, and what can go wrong, along with treatment options and a healthy dose of mythbusting.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about all the aspects of a wide variety of fence types. Topics include types of horse injuries common with each kind of fence material, pros and cons, and how to utilize electricity effectively.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E11 Equine Acupuncture and Chiro
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the ins and outs of two popular modalities in equine healthcare: acupuncture and equine spinal manipulation, or "chiro" as it is commonly called. Topics include what they do, what they don't do, and how best to utilize them.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of aspects of dental care for horses. Topics include how horse teeth are different from human teeth, what happens in normal wear, and why intervention is critical for the longevity of the horse.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E09 When Is It An Emergency?
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the nature of horse emergencies, time frames for responding to various things, and scary things that aren't actually an emergency. Topics include illnesses, injuries, and neuro behavior, among others.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E08 The 5 Grades of Lameness
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the lameness scale that veterinarians use to identify lameness issues in horses.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss what's actually happening when a horse trips. Spoiler alert: it's a bigger deal than you think! Topics include hoof confirmation, neurological disorders, and more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss equine nutrition. Topics include hay, grass, and other forage, as well as concentrates (grain), and how they impact horses at various stages of life.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E05 Equine Insurance with Sara Cunningham
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Sara Cunningham, an independent equine insurance broker and agent. Topics include how equine insurance is structured, available add-ons, all the ways it Doesn't work, and what you need to know going in. Sara is very open and candid about the problems and pitfalls in the equine in…
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the big wide world of equine sarcoids. Topics include identification, sources, treatment options, and more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S6E03 Unbalanced Riders with Dr. Tonya Olson
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long are joined by Tony Olson, a doctor of physical therapy and equestrian movement mechanic, and the founder of Move Like A Rider (movelikearider.com). They discuss the common challenges of riders lacking body awareness, and the impact that can have on the horse, as well as tools for improving…
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S6E02 Back Pain in Horses
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss back and neck pain in horses. Topics include bone, muscle, and nerve problems of the back and neck, causes, and treatment options.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about strategies for managing lacerations, abrasions, and puncture wounds in horses. Topics include first aid, cleaning, and longterm management.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss hydration in horses. Topics include water sources, requirements, usage, and tips and tricks to help your horse drink more water.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a wide variety of issues that older horses face in cold weather. Topics include signs of changes in horses' ability to manage weight, coat quality, and changes in forage, as well as nutrition and other things.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S5E22 How to Make Your Horse Vet Ready
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss all the things that contribute to a good - or bad - vet visit, and how you can optimize the experience for your horse as well as your veterinarian.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long tackle a wide variety of pervasive myths about equine health care. Topics were provided by Official Patrons of the podcast.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss overweight horses. Topics include nutrition and diet, health problems, insulin resistance, weight loss techniques, and more.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S5E19 Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers. Topics include causes, symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long explore the complex world of drug rules in equine sports, and how to navigate everything with the help of your veterinarian.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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S5E17 Pre-Purchase Exams (and why every horse needs one)
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss pre-purchase exams. Topics include what they cover, what they don't, and why every horse (including "cheap" and "free" horses!) should get one.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about body condition score in horses. Topics include how the systems work, how to determine the BCS of a horse, and the health risks of high and low scores.De către Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long
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