We’ve all heard advice like “never let a colicky horse lie down” or “don’t let a hot horse drink cold water”—but how much of that is actually true? In this episode of Ask an Expert, equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher separates fact from fiction as she busts some of the most common horse care myths once and for all.   

Episode Highlights:       

6:10: Debunking dental myths for young and senior horses

10:00: Colic dos, don’ts, and common misconceptions

17:30: Myths about when young horses are ready to be started

23:30: Misconceptions around scheduled care like joint injections and deworming

28:30: Miscellaneous horse care myths      

Meet the Expert, Dr. Erica Lacher     

A graduate of the University of Florida, Dr. Erica Lacher is the owner and lead veterinarian of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic in Newberry, Florida. She has a particular interest in helping sport horses have long, successful careers and helping owners learn how to make that happen! When she's not at the clinic, Erica competes her own horses in the jumper ring and also has a podcast called Straight From The Horse Doctor's Mouth.   

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