S1E6 Rescue Horses

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S1E6 Rescue Horses

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Jul 10, 2018

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This week Dr. Lacher and Justin Long interview Kathy Pennenga about the group of 15 horses that she rescued. They discuss the vast amount of work and money involved in getting these horses adopted to good homes.

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Jul 10, 2018

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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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S1E1 Tips for New Horse Owners: Learning the basics of horse ownership by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
30 min listen
S1E6 Rescue Horses by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
34 min listen
S2E11 Recognizing and Managing Pain: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss how to recognize the signs that your horse is in pain. They break down the different categories of pain (acute and chronic), and talk about the tools available for managing them. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
27 min listen
S1E16 Joint Injections: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss joint injections, including steroids, hyaluronic acid, IRAP, PRP, Stem Cells, and Pro-Stride. They talk about the appropriate uses of each one, what they do, and what the risks are. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
36 min listen
S2E5 Dental Care by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
38 min listen
S1E9 EPM, and Why Your Horse Probably Doesn't Have It: EPM hysteria is sweeping the nation! Before you start spending a thousand dollars a month treating your horse for it, take a half hour to learn the facts about EPM, and why your horse most likely doesn't have it. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
31 min listen
S1E2 The Colic Episode: Everything you need to know about colic! by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
39 min listen
S1E11 Keeping Super Seniors Feeling Super: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss senior horses, and the common ailments that you should plan to defend against. Included topics are dental care, PPID/Cushings, and lameness. Preventative care is the overall theme. This is a great... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
34 min listen
S1E3 All About Equine Vaccines: Are you properly protecting your horse? by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
23 min listen
S1E4 Fat Horse Facts: Learn why being overweight is such a huge deal for horses. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
23 min listen
S1E14 The Breakdown on Boots: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss support boots, protective boots, shipping boots, and leg wraps. Learn what works, what doesn't, and why! by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
26 min listen
S2E3 Inside Horse Feet: Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the inner workings of horse feet. They go over the mechanics, and how trims and shoes impact performance and health. They also discuss navicular disease, laminitis, white line disease, and other hoof... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
34 min listen
S1E12 Breeding the Problem Mare by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
26 min listen
S1E13 Stomach Ulcers by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E10 Itchy Horses & Allergies: and what to do about them by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S1E7 Death to the $#%! Flies!: Dr. Lacher talks to Dr. Machtinger, an entomologist from Penn State, about managing flies in and around the barn. They discuss prevention, traps, sprays, and more! You can find Dr. Machtinger at https://www.machtingerlab.com/ by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
33 min listen
S2E1 De-worming de Horses: Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss how de-worming has changed in recent years due to increasing drug resistance among parasites. Learn what works and what doesn't, and how you can take the best care of your horse without contributing to the problem of... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
28 min listen
S2E2 Joint Infections and why they're Lethal: Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss joint infections, and why they are deadlier than most other injuries a horse can have. They also discuss Teddy Bear Highway, a horse that fell off a trailer on the interstate recently, and how his knee joint was... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
29 min listen
S2E4 A Foal's First Year: Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview special guest Dr. Tiffany Hall of Equine Medical Center of Ocala on foal care, and what she deals with at the referral hospital level. As a boarded internist and criticalist, Dr. Hall deals with neonatal... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
46 min listen
S2E6 Flu and Rhino: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about equine influenza and equine rhinopneumonitis. They dig into how outbreaks develop, how vaccines work differently between the two and why they're so important, bio-security, and... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
31 min listen
S1E5 The Incredibly Fragile Eye: Every eye problem is an emergency, and here's why. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
38 min listen
S1E8 Lameness: How, When, Why, and What To Do: In this episode, Dr. Lacher breaks down the complicated world of equine lameness. She goes over various treatment options, and the ups and downs that come with them, to try to help horse owners understand the seriousness of both lameness and... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
36 min listen
S2E12 Fun with Farriers: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Jim McNall and Erik Fox, two local farriers in Florida. They cover a lot of ground, from 'things farriers wish their clients knew' to the importance of x-rays in trims and shoeing. This... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
34 min listen
S1E17 Donkeys Donkeys Donkeys: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss donkeys, and how they differ from horses. From diet and exercise to farrier care and deworming, there are a lot of things you need to know to provide the care your donkey needs, and it's not always... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
29 min listen
S2E10 Disaster Preparedness: In this episode, Justin Long and Dr. Erica Lacher discuss various natural disasters and how to prepare for them. No matter where you live, you are probably susceptible to some sort of weather-related hazard, such as tornado, wildfire, hurricane,... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
29 min listen
S2E7 How to have a Great Relationship with your Vet: In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss the behind-the-scenes factors that impact your veterinarian, and by extension, your relationship with them. Dr. Lacher explains the looming shortage of equine veterinarians, and what that means for... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
33 min listen
S2E20 Pasture Pets and Retirees: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long discuss the lawnmowers, lawn ornaments, and pasture pets; the horses without a job. Key points include diet, vaccines, dental care, and hoof maintenance, among several others. If you've got a horse... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
34 min listen
S2E8 Pre-Purchase Exams: Why vetting a horse is so important by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S3E01 Expecting the Unexpected: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of things that happen infrequently to individual horses, but regularly across the horse world, and how to be prepared for them. Topics include transportation, high-cost... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S2E15 Horses in Hot Weather: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discus the impacts of heat on horses, and how minimize the harmful effects. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
26 min listen

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S7E10 Summer Sores: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss summer sores in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S6E21 Vesicular Stomatitis: In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss vesicular stomatitis in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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S6E09 When Is It An Emergency?: In 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... by Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
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