Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth

By Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long

What's Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth about?

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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Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth episodes:

05.14.2024
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.
05.01.2024
S7E09 High Ringbone in Horses
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss ringbone in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
04.15.2024
S7E08 Gaited Horses
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss gaited horses. Topics include the physical differences between gaited and non-gaited horses, farriery, exercise, and care.
03.31.2024
S7E07 Sheath Area Tumors
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss tumors in very sensitive areas. Topics include summer sores, squamous cell carcinoma, melanomas, and other tumors.
03.15.2024
S7E06 Colitis and Why It Scares Your Vet
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about colitis, and why it's such a big deal for horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, potential outcomes, and prevention.
03.01.2024
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,...
02.15.2024
S7E04 Fecal Water Syndrome
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Fecal Water Syndrome in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.
02.01.2024
S7E03 I Spy an Eye Problem
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss common eye problems in horses. Topics include signs and symptoms of problems, diagnosing, treating, and preventing.
01.14.2024
S7E02 Strangles 101
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Strangles in horses. Topics include symptoms, diagnosing, treating, and prevention.
01.01.2024
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...
12.14.2023
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.
12.01.2023
S6E23 Supplements for the New Year
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long make a list of all the supplements your horse needs for the coming year, and why.
11.15.2023
S6E22 Equine Parasites with Dr. Martin Nielsen
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long have a conversation with Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky, the leading expert on equine parasites in North America. Topics include the current state of dewormers, current...
10.31.2023
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.
10.14.2023
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.
09.30.2023
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...
09.14.2023
S6E18 Foot Abscesses
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long are talking foot abscesses in horses. Topics include what they are, how they form, what helps (and what doesn't), and prevention tips.
09.01.2023
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...
08.14.2023
S6E16 The Skinny on Skin
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of common skin ailments in horses, and how to treat and prevent them.
07.31.2023
S6E15 Stomach Ulcers with Dr. Ben Sykes
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview veterinarian and professor Dr. Ben Sykes, one of the world's leading researchers on equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Topics include squeamous and glandular ulcers, causes, treatment, and prevention.
07.15.2023
S6E14 Equine Asthma aka Heaves
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the many complexities of asthma in horses, which has gone by a variety of names over the years. Topics include symptoms, treatments, and management of asthmatic horses.
07.01.2023
S6E13 The Sacro Iliac Joint
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the sacro iliac joint in horses. Topics include what it is, what it does, and what can go wrong, along with treatment options and a healthy dose...
06.14.2023
S6E12 Horses and Fences
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about all the aspects of a wide variety of fence types. Topics include types of horse injuries common with each kind of fence material, pros and cons, and...
06.01.2023
S6E11 Equine Acupuncture and Chiro
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about the ins and outs of two popular modalities in equine healthcare: acupuncture and equine spinal manipulation, or "chiro" as it is commonly called. Topics include what they...
05.15.2023
S6E10 Equine Dental Care
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of aspects of dental care for horses. Topics include how horse teeth are different from human teeth, what happens in normal wear, and why intervention is...
05.01.2023
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 behavior, among...
04.14.2023
S6E08 The 5 Grades of Lameness
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the lameness scale that veterinarians use to identify lameness issues in horses.
03.31.2023
S6E07 Straight Trippin'
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss what's actually happening when a horse trips. Spoiler alert: it's a bigger deal than you think! Topics include hoof confirmation, neurological disorders, and more.
03.14.2023
S6E06 Equine Nutrition
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss equine nutrition. Topics include hay, grass, and other forage, as well as concentrates (grain), and how they impact horses at various stages of life.
03.01.2023
S6E05 Equine Insurance with Sara Cunningham
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Sara Cunningham, an independent equine insurance broker and agent. Topics include how equine insurance is structured, available add-ons, all the ways it Doesn't work, and what you need...
02.15.2023
S6E04 Sarcoids 101
In 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.
01.31.2023
S6E03 Unbalanced Riders with Dr. Tonya Olson
In 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...
01.15.2023
S6E02 Back Pain in Horses
In 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.
01.01.2023
S6E01 Wound Care for Horses
In 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.
12.15.2022
S5E24 Hydration Foundation
In 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.
12.01.2022
S5E23 Senior Horses in Winter
In 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...
11.14.2022
S5E22 How to Make Your Horse Vet Ready
In 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...
10.31.2022
S5E21 Mythbusters 3
In 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.
10.14.2022
S5E20 Managing Fat Horses
In 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.
10.01.2022
S5E19 Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers. Topics include causes, symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, and prevention.
09.14.2022
S5E18 Show Horses and Drugs
In 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.
08.31.2022
S5E17 Pre-Purchase Exams (and why every horse needs one)
In 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.
08.14.2022
S5E16 Body Condition Score
In 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...
07.30.2022
S5E15 Stomach Ulcers
In 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.
07.14.2022
S5E14 Feet 101
In 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...
07.01.2022
S5E13 Flying Things with Dr. Erika Machtinger
In 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,...
06.14.2022
S5E12 Lyme Disease with Dr. Sally Denotta
In 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...
06.01.2022
S5E11 Episode 100! Why You Need A Great Relationship With Your Veterinarian
In 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.
05.14.2022
S5E10 The Difference Between Supplements and Drugs
In 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,...
04.30.2022
S5E09 Runny Eyes
In 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.

What's Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth about?

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Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth episodes:

S7E10 Summer Sores

S7E09 High Ringbone in Horses

S7E08 Gaited Horses

S7E07 Sheath Area Tumors

S7E06 Colitis and Why It Scares Your Vet

S7E05 Equine Joint Health

S7E04 Fecal Water Syndrome

S7E03 I Spy an Eye Problem

S7E02 Strangles 101

S7E01 The Economics of Horse Care with Marci Bunn

S6E24 Mini Horses

S6E23 Supplements for the New Year

S6E22 Equine Parasites with Dr. Martin Nielsen

S6E21 Vesicular Stomatitis

S6E20 EPM

S6E19 The Big Move Home

S6E18 Foot Abscesses

S6E17 Kyle Carter: Olympian, Coach, Trainer

S6E16 The Skinny on Skin

S6E15 Stomach Ulcers with Dr. Ben Sykes

S6E14 Equine Asthma aka Heaves

S6E13 The Sacro Iliac Joint

S6E12 Horses and Fences

S6E11 Equine Acupuncture and Chiro

S6E10 Equine Dental Care

S6E09 When Is It An Emergency?

S6E08 The 5 Grades of Lameness

S6E07 Straight Trippin'

S6E06 Equine Nutrition

S6E05 Equine Insurance with Sara Cunningham

S6E04 Sarcoids 101

S6E03 Unbalanced Riders with Dr. Tonya Olson

S6E02 Back Pain in Horses

S6E01 Wound Care for Horses

S5E24 Hydration Foundation

S5E23 Senior Horses in Winter

S5E22 How to Make Your Horse Vet Ready

S5E21 Mythbusters 3

S5E20 Managing Fat Horses

S5E19 Poll Evil and Fistulous Withers

S5E18 Show Horses and Drugs

S5E17 Pre-Purchase Exams (and why every horse needs one)

S5E16 Body Condition Score

S5E15 Stomach Ulcers

S5E14 Feet 101

S5E13 Flying Things with Dr. Erika Machtinger

S5E12 Lyme Disease with Dr. Sally Denotta

S5E11 Episode 100! Why You Need A Great Relationship With Your Veterinarian

S5E10 The Difference Between Supplements and Drugs

S5E09 Runny Eyes

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