Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

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S6E20 EPM Oct 14, 2023

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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.

S6E19 The Big Move Home Sep 30, 2023

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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.

S6E18 Foot Abscesses Sep 14, 2023

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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.

S6E17 Kyle Carter: Olympian, Coach, Trainer Sep 01, 2023

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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 problems we face at the lower levels), philosophy of sport, Ride IQ, and much more. Horse owners of all disciplines will want to listen to every minute of this fantastic discussion!

S6E16 The Skinny on Skin Aug 14, 2023

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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.

S6E15 Stomach Ulcers with Dr. Ben Sykes Jul 31, 2023

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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.

S6E14 Equine Asthma aka Heaves Jul 15, 2023

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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.

S6E13 The Sacro Iliac Joint Jul 01, 2023

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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.

S6E12 Horses and Fences Jun 14, 2023

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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.

S6E11 Equine Acupuncture and Chiro Jun 01, 2023

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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.

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