Straight From The Horse Doctor's Mouth

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the inner workings of horse feet. They go over the mechanics, and how trims and shoes impact performance and health. They also discuss navicular disease, laminitis, white line disease, and other hoof ailments. This link will take you to the blog referenced in the podcast: https://springhillequine.com/part-1-everything-you-ever-want-to-know-about-your-horses-feet/ 

Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss joint infections, and why they are deadlier than most other injuries a horse can have. They also discuss Teddy Bear Highway, a horse that fell off a trailer on the interstate recently, and how his knee joint was treated, and what the complications and risks were with his injuries. 

Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss how de-worming has changed in recent years due to increasing drug resistance among parasites. Learn what works and what doesn't, and how you can take the best care of your horse without contributing to the problem of drug resistance.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss donkeys, and how they differ from horses. From diet and exercise to farrier care and deworming, there are a lot of things you need to know to provide the care your donkey needs, and it's not always the same care your horse needs!

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss joint injections, including steroids, hyaluronic acid, IRAP, PRP, Stem Cells, and Pro-Stride. They talk about the appropriate uses of each one, what they do, and what the risks are. 

Dr. Lacher takes a deep dive into hay and feed analysis, and discusses how to provide your horse with the best forage and grain combo to get them through the cold weather. This is a great nutrition breakdown for all horse owners, so that you know what supplements your horse really needs, or doesn't need!

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss support boots, protective boots, shipping boots, and leg wraps. Learn what works, what doesn't, and why!

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss stomach ulcers in horses. Learn about the different kinds of ulcers, signs your horse might have them, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.

On this episode, Dr. Devon Vurgason joins the conversation and discusses the many challenges of getting mares pregnant. She explains why age and body condition are such a big deal, and goes over some of the more common problems that occur in breeding. If you are hoping to breed your mare at any point in her life, don't miss out on this fact-filled podcast. 

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and Justin Long discuss senior horses, and the common ailments that you should plan to defend against. Included topics are dental care, PPID/Cushings, and lameness. Preventative care is the overall theme. This is a great episode for people with horses of all ages, not just seniors, because the care that you provide for your two-year-old will impact their quality of life as a 20 year old.

Dr. Lacher discusses things that make horses itch, why it happens, and what horse owners can do about it. Gnats are the number one offender, but she explains how allergy testing can help us pinpoint other allergies that we can control, which makes the gnat allergic horse more comfortable. She also discusses new options that are on the horizon for horse owners, and how they will change the game.