Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the dental care needs of horses at different points in their lives. Topics include foals, yearlings, young horses, adult horses, and seniors, and addresses issues and concerns at each stage, general care, and diseases like EOTRH. Also discussed is why all your equine dental care should be provided by a veterinarian!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk to Dr. Brian Nielsen. Dr. Nielsen is a professor of senior level equine physiology in the Animal Science department at Michigan State University, and one of the leading bone development researchers in the world in the Spartan Equine Research (SPERE) Lab. Topics include bone modeling and remodeling, what research shows about turnout vs. stalled horses, how to impact bone growth, and much, much more. Every horse owner will benefit greatly from this incredibly fun and insightful conversation!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the complex world of tendons and ligaments in horse legs. Topics include common injuries, strengthening and conditioning, rehab, and much more!

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long cover the wild world of high ringbone, low ringbone, and side bones. Topics include what they are (and aren't!), symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the world of laminitis, or founder in horses. Topics include how it happens, early warning signs, diagnosing, treatment options, and making hard decisions.