Latest Horsetrainer Podcast Episodes
S6E04 Sarcoids 101
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - February 15, 2023 06:12 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - January 31, 2023 23:52 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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...
S6E02 Back Pain in Horses
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - January 15, 2023 00:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - January 01, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - December 15, 2022 11:44 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - December 01, 2022 02:31 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - November 14, 2022 22:52 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - October 31, 2022 23:23 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - October 14, 2022 23:28 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - October 01, 2022 00:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - September 14, 2022 23:09 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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)
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - August 31, 2022 23:28 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - August 14, 2022 23:31 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - July 30, 2022 23:27 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - July 14, 2022 23:24 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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, prop...
S5E13 Flying Things with Dr. Erika Machtinger
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - July 01, 2022 00:08 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - June 14, 2022 23:32 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - June 01, 2022 00:58 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - May 14, 2022 19:58 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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 heal...
S5E09 Runny Eyes
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - April 30, 2022 23:23 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - April 14, 2022 23:52 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - April 01, 2022 03:23 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - March 14, 2022 22:56 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn 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.
S5E05 Medical Mysteries and Difficult Diagnoses
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - March 01, 2022 01:09 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a look at the challenges of diagnosing horses with ailments that can't be positively identified by a simple test, or in many cases, at all.
Foals: Last 30 Inside/ First 30 Outside
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - February 15, 2022 00:28 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the last thirty days of pregnancy and the first thirty days post-foaling. Topics include vaccines, development, early warning signs, and things to watch out for.
S5E04 Foals: Last 30 Inside/ First 30 Outside
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - February 15, 2022 00:28 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the last thirty days of pregnancy and the first thirty days post-foaling. Topics include vaccines, development, early warning signs, and things to watch out for.
S5E03 Is It Lame, Neuro, or Behavior?
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - February 01, 2022 00:22 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long examine the harder-to-identify challenges of horses and their movement.
S5E02 The Wacky Weird Guttural Pouch
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - January 15, 2022 01:04 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long explore the equine guttural pouch and all its mysteries and problems.
S5E01 Colic: The Dreaded "C" Word
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - January 01, 2022 00:57 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss various aspects of colic. Topics include different kinds of colic, symptoms of problems, things to avoid, and treatment options.
S4E24 OCD's and other Young Bone Problems
Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth - December 15, 2021 00:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long have an in-depth discussion on the wide variety of problems that can occur in young, growing horses. OCD's might be the most well known, but there's more to it than that!
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