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    Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

    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!
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    Episodes (142)

    S7E05 Equine Joint Health

    S7E05 Equine Joint Health

    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.

    S7E01 The Economics of Horse Care with Marci Bunn

    S7E01 The Economics of Horse Care with Marci Bunn

    In 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

    S6E24 Mini Horses

    In 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.

    S6E20 EPM

    S6E20 EPM

    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

    S6E19 The Big Move Home

    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. 

    S6E17 Kyle Carter: Olympian, Coach, Trainer

    S6E17 Kyle Carter: Olympian, Coach, Trainer

    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!