Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsEquine 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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S7E07 Sheath Area Tumors
March 31, 2024 23:19 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBIn 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.
S7E06 Colitis and Why It Scares Your Vet
March 15, 2024 01:51 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBIn 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.
S7E05 Equine Joint Health
March 01, 2024 01:20 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBIn 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.
S7E04 Fecal Water Syndrome
February 15, 2024 00:23 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Fecal Water Syndrome in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.
S7E03 I Spy an Eye Problem
February 01, 2024 00:16 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIn 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.
S7E02 Strangles 101
January 14, 2024 23:59 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Strangles in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention.
S7E01 The Economics of Horse Care with Marci Bunn
January 01, 2024 01:21 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBIn 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.
S6E24 Mini Horses
December 14, 2023 17:20 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBIn 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.
S6E23 Supplements for the New Year
December 01, 2023 01:04 - 45 minutes - 62 MBIn 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.
S6E22 Equine Parasites with Dr. Martin Nielsen
November 15, 2023 00:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn 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.
S6E21 Vesicular Stomatitis
October 31, 2023 23:33 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss vesicular stomatitis in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
S6E20 EPM
October 14, 2023 23:30 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIn 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
September 30, 2023 23:24 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn 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
September 14, 2023 23:34 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn 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
September 01, 2023 00:17 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn 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 minut...
S6E16 The Skinny on Skin
August 14, 2023 23:35 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn 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
July 31, 2023 23:45 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBIn 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
July 15, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBIn 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
July 01, 2023 00:03 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn 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
June 14, 2023 22:51 - 43 minutes - 60 MBIn 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
June 01, 2023 00:34 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIn 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.
S6E10 Equine Dental Care
May 15, 2023 00:33 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn 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.
S6E09 When Is It An Emergency?
May 01, 2023 00:42 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBIn 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.
S6E08 The 5 Grades of Lameness
April 14, 2023 23:02 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the lameness scale that veterinarians use to identify lameness issues in horses.
S6E07 Straight Trippin'
March 31, 2023 23:20 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIn 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.
S6E06 Equine Nutrition
March 14, 2023 23:53 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIn 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.
S6E05 Equine Insurance with Sara Cunningham
March 01, 2023 00:55 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBIn 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 insurance industry, and every horse owner should listen to this conversation!
S6E04 Sarcoids 101
February 15, 2023 06:12 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn 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.
S6E03 Unbalanced Riders with Dr. Tonya Olson
January 31, 2023 23:52 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBIn 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 fitness, awareness, and body control.
S6E02 Back Pain in Horses
January 15, 2023 00:43 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBIn 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.
S6E01 Wound Care for Horses
January 01, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIn 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.
S5E24 Hydration Foundation
December 15, 2022 11:44 - 44 minutes - 61 MBIn 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.
S5E23 Senior Horses in Winter
December 01, 2022 02:31 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn 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.
S5E22 How to Make Your Horse Vet Ready
November 14, 2022 22:52 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn 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.
S5E21 Mythbusters 3
October 31, 2022 23:23 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBIn 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.
S5E20 Managing Fat Horses
October 14, 2022 23:28 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBIn 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.
S5E19 Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers
October 01, 2022 00:30 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers. Topics include causes, symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.
S5E18 Show Horses and Drugs
September 14, 2022 23:09 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBIn 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.
S5E17 Pre-Purchase Exams (and why every horse needs one)
August 31, 2022 23:28 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIn 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.
S5E16 Body Condition Score
August 14, 2022 23:31 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBIn 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.
S5E15 Stomach Ulcers
July 30, 2022 23:27 - 53 minutes - 74 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss equine stomach ulcers. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treament, and prevention, along with some mythbusting of common misunderstandings.
S5E14 Feet 101
July 14, 2022 23:24 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long explore the old axiom, "no hoof, no horse," and the myriad of ways that manifests itself. Topics include bone structure, tendons and ligaments, lamina, trimming and shoeing, and much more. Along with good nutrition and dental care, proper hoof care is one of the most important parts of horse ownership.
S5E13 Flying Things with Dr. Erika Machtinger
July 01, 2022 00:08 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger of Penn State about a variety of bugs that are problematic for horses. Topics include houseflies, stable flies, horse flies, gnats, mosquitos, and more, what works on them, and what doesn't.
S5E12 Lyme Disease with Dr. Sally Denotta
June 14, 2022 23:32 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Sally Denotta, DVM, Ph.D. of the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine about Lyme Disease in horses. Topics include symptoms, the difficulty in diagnosing it, and treatment options.
S5E11 Episode 100! Why You Need A Great Relationship With Your Veterinarian
June 01, 2022 00:58 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss thre state of veterinary medicine. Topics include the reducing number of equine veterinarians, how to improve your relationship with your vet, and why it matters so much.
S5E10 The Difference Between Supplements and Drugs
May 14, 2022 19:58 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the three classifications of Drugs, Medical Devices, and Supplements. This is arguably one of the most important distinctions to understand as a horse owner, and by the end, listeners will know why most veterinarians have a healthy skepticism of most supplements.
S5E09 Runny Eyes
April 30, 2022 23:23 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a close look at runny eyes in horses. This can be an indicator of several different things, all of which are discussed, as well as treatment and prevention.
S5E08 Essential Healthcare Basics for Horses
April 14, 2022 23:52 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the basic healthcare things that every horse needs each year. Topics include vaccines, dental care, deworming, foot care, and nutrition, among others.
S5E07 Pigeon Fever
April 01, 2022 03:23 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about Pigeon Fever. Topics include symptoms, cause, treatment, and prevention.
S5E06 EHV Equine Herpes Virus
March 14, 2022 22:56 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss EHV 1, 4 and 5. Topics include the not-so-bad, the really, really bad, and everything in between.