Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long

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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Dec 1, 2019 · 35 min
S2E23 Blankets and Sheets
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discus blanketing horses. Learn how to tell if your horse is too hot or too cold, and get some general guidelines for your blanketing plan.
Nov 15, 2019 · 33 min
S2E22 Botulism and You
In this episode, Dr. Lacher interviews special guest Dr. Joe Lyman, a veterinarian with NeoGen about botulism. Learn where it comes from, where it thrives, and how to protect your horses from this deadly disease.
Nov 1, 2019 · 28 min
S2E21 Stocked Up Legs
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss legs stocking up, what the causes are, how to know when it's a bad thing, and what to do about it. Spoiler alert: most of the time it's not a big deal, but combined with certain other symptoms, it can be a major warning sign!
Oct 14, 2019 · 34 min
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 that doesn't do much, you won't want to miss this episode!!
Oct 1, 2019 · 37 min
S2E19 Laminitis
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss laminitis. Learn what it is, what causes it, what we can do about it (and what we can't), and how to prevent it.
Sep 14, 2019 · 54 min
S2E18 Understanding and Shaping Behavior
In this episode, Dr. Carissa Wickens from the University of Florida joins Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long in the studio to talk about horse behavior. As an equine behavior expert, Dr. Wickens offers some fascinating insights into why horses do what they do, and what we can do to shape their behavior while improving our relationship with them.
Sep 1, 2019 · 31 min
S2E17 Preventing Colic
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss going into fall, and transitioning safely from grass to hay. When the temperature drops and the grass dies off, the diet change can be difficult for horses, and their hydration can fall off. This puts them at an increased risk of colic. Dr. Lacher gives some strategies for reducing that risk while continuing to meet the nutritional needs of your horse.
Aug 15, 2019 · 50 min
S2E16 Supplements
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a popular online supplement quiz, and discuss what supplements can and can't do for your horse. Spoiler alert! Your money is better spent on quality feed and hay, and by the end of this episode, you'll understand why.
Aug 1, 2019 · 26 min
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.
Jul 14, 2019 · 30 min
S2E14 First Aid for Wounds
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and host Justin Long discus how to assess and perform first aid for a variety of common wounds such as lacerations, and what constitutes an emergency.
Jul 1, 2019 · 45 min
S2E13 ProBiotics: The Truth Behind the Buzzword
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk to Dr. Rob Franklin, a boarded internist, veterinarian, and co-founder of Full Bucket about probiotics. Dr. Franklin explains the ins and outs of probiotics, and clears the air about what's helping your horse and what isn't.
Jun 15, 2019 · 34 min
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 is a fantastic interview for all horse owners!
Jun 1, 2019 · 26 min
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.
May 15, 2019 · 29 min
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, blizzard, typhoon, and so on. This episode is loaded with tips on how to cover the bases whether you are planning to hunker down and ride it out, or evacuate to a safe place.
May 1, 2019 · 44 min
S2E9 Travelling with Horses
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discus various aspects of hauling horses. Topics include documentation (Coggins, Health Certificate, etc), regional vaccines, truck and trailer, long distance hauling, leg wraps, and more.
Apr 15, 2019 · 31 min
S2E8 Pre-Purchase Exams
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss pre-purchase exams. Learn what the vet is looking for, why it's so important to have a pre-purchase exam regardless of the price of the horse, and how three hundred dollars spent up front can save you thousands in medical bills down the road.
Mar 31, 2019 · 32 min
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 horse owners, and discusses how to best position yourself to make sure your horses have the best care available.
Mar 14, 2019 · 31 min
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 more.
Mar 1, 2019 · 38 min
S2E5 Dental Care
In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the horse mouth. Learn what makes horse teeth different from other animals, why early dental care can impact how long your horse lives, and why Dr. Lacher considers it one of the 3 most important aspects of caring for your horse.
Feb 15, 2019 · 45 min
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 foals and offers insights on what can go wrong with foals, why it happens, and how to recognize it in your babies.