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 ...
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. Michelle Correia, a doctor of physical therapy and graduate of the Univ. of Tennessee Equine Rehabilitation Certificate program, about the complex relationship between rider and horse fitness and injury prevention. Topics include key fitness indicators, common causes of injury, proper fitness programs for both horses and riders, and the role of equine physios in the veterinarian/owner/trainer relationship. You can find Dr. Correia at https://StableBodyPT.com .
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S7E23 Holy Hocks
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss hocks and what makes them different from other joints in the equine leg. Topics include what goes wrong, what doesn't, mythbusting, injections, treatment options, and more.
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S7E22 First Aid for Lacerations
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the severity of lacerations, do's and dont's for first aid, and post-veterinary care treatment tips.
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S7E21 Starches and Sugars in Horse Feed
In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the role of starches and sugars in horse feed, grass, and hay. Topics include diet formulation, feed production, and forage management for easy keepers, hard keepers, and horses with special dietary requirements.
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S7E20 A Vague Sense of Unease #4
In the final episode of the Vague Sense of Unease mini-series, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about environmental factors that can impact horses. Topics include bedding, noise, light, herd dynamics, and more.
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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