Top sports medicine veterinarians discuss a whole-horse approach to building and
maintaining durable equine athletes and how to lay a foundation for health, soundness and longevity.

Join Certified Journeyman Farrier, Lee Olsen, and Equine Veterinarian and Board Certified Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Matt Durham, as they discuss breakover and its critical role in enabling efficient movement of the hoof and providing pivotal support for the distal limb joints and soft tissue.

Titans of the Icelandic horse world, Asta and Will Covert, walk us through the history and unique characteristics of this beloved breed, as well as the nuances of the U.S. and international Icelandic show circuit.

Building on the age-old adage, “No hoof, no horse,” Dr. Matt Durham guides us through nutrients critical to building and maintaining optimal hoof health for soundness and longevity in the horse.

What is colic, and why is it amongst a horse owner’s greatest fears and a veterinarian’s most significant challenges? Hear from renowned equine surgeons and colic experts, Drs. Diana Hassel and Liara Gonzalez, and learn how novel
research, evolving diagnostics, new treatments and a firmer grasp on prevention are affording horses a better chance at survival and recovery than ever before.

Veterinarians Amy Polkes, DVM, DACVIM and Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR demystify nutrition and help answer the age-old question: what should I feed my horse and why?

Lifelong horse industry veteran, Jeff Hooper, CEO of Highlander Training Center, joins the podcast to discuss how their program is redefining Thoroughbred racing far from Kentucky bluegrass country and deep in the heart of East Texas.

A dynamic collective of expert equine veterinarians including Drs. Jose Garcia Lopez, Carter Judy, Kyla Ortved and Chris Kawcak dive into the subject of orthopedic fractures. They will discuss the evolution of preventive, surgical and rehabilitation protocols, and how equine patients - now more than ever - have the most advantageous chance at survival and recovery. 

Dr. Felix Duerr of Colorado State University examines common factors affecting a dog’s ability to move comfortably, and how he and other top veterinarians are working to prevent, treat and rehabilitate these conditions and injuries.

Well-known equine bodyworker, Maija Luttinger — together with equine veterinarian, Dr. Matt Durham, and equine clinical nutritionist, Abby Keegan — dives into your horse’s core musculature, the nuances behind maintaining a healthy topline, and the intricacies of her approach as a bodyworker.