Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long

  • 50 minutes 33 seconds
    S8E02 Cold and Flu Season for Horses

    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. 

    15 January 2025, 1:08 am
  • 37 minutes 8 seconds
    S8E01 Top 5 Ways to Help Your Horse Succeed

    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!

    1 January 2025, 12:29 am
  • 58 minutes 51 seconds
    S7E24 Prehab over Rehab w/ Dr. Michelle Correia

    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 both horses and riders, and the role of equine physios in the veterinarian/owner/trainer relationship. You can find Dr. Correia at https://StableBodyPT.com .

    14 December 2024, 10:40 pm
  • 43 minutes 51 seconds
    S7E23 Holy Hocks

    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.

    1 December 2024, 1:22 am
  • 45 minutes 31 seconds
    S7E22 First Aid for Lacerations

    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. 

    16 November 2024, 3:32 pm
  • 42 minutes 53 seconds
    S7E21 Starches and Sugars in Horse Feed

    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.

    31 October 2024, 11:29 pm
  • 44 minutes 31 seconds
    S7E20 A Vague Sense of Unease #4

    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. 

    15 October 2024, 12:23 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    S7E19 A Vague Sense of Unease #3

    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. 

    30 September 2024, 11:27 pm
  • 47 minutes 44 seconds
    S7E18 The Equine Microbiome Quotient w. Dr. Kelly Vineyard from Purina

    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 more information and links to order the MQ kit here: https://mq.purinamills.com/product/mqkit

    14 September 2024, 11:24 pm
  • 43 minutes 1 second
    S7E17 Horse Healthcare Financing with Autumn Miller from Care Credit

    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. 

    31 August 2024, 11:21 pm
  • 32 minutes 56 seconds
    S7E16 A Vague Sense of Unease #2

    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.

    14 August 2024, 11:41 pm
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