Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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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!
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
1w ago
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 ..read more
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3w ago
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 ..read more
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1M ago
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. ..read more
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1M ago
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. ..read more
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2M ago
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss summer sores in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention ..read more
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3M ago
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss ringbone in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention ..read more
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3M ago
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 ..read more
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4M ago
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. ..read more
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4M ago
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 ..read more
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5M ago
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 ..read more