In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about each of the core vaccines as well as some of the lifestyle vaccines that horses need. Topics incude the diseases and how they operate, the vaccines themselves, schedules and timeframes, location, side effects, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Cindy Harrington Ph.D. of Elvation USA, distributors of the Piezowave Shockwave System. Topics include what shockwave is, how it works, and what it does and doesn't do for horses. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long discuss skin issues such as rain rot, insect allergies, tail rubbing, and more. Topics include diagnosing, treatment options, prevention, and things to avoid.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into equine hormones, and how they make the body function. Topics include seasonal changes such as hair and foot growth, mares, stallions, and disfunctions in the system like PPID/Cushings.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss common blood tests that veterinarians run on horses. Topics include what information can be obtained from blood tests, what can't be, and how doctors use that information to treat horses.  

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss all things horse snot. Learn what the different colors, consistencies, and quantities can tell you, what to worry about, and what to tell your veterinarian.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the health challenges of turning an OTTB or Standardbred into a well-adjusted, healthy member of your barn. Topics include dietary needs, turnout, exercise, habits and routines, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take another look at deworming protocols, and discuss the latest research regarding drug resistance. Topics include parasites, drug resistance from over-deworming, and the looming drug crisis the entire equine industry is facing.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Potomac Horse Fever. Topics include the misleading name, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long have a very candid discussion about all aspects of humane euthanasia. Topics include logistical considerations, making the decision when it isn't easy, methods, and more. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about rabies in horses. Topics include how rabies moves among different animals (including humans!), treatment, and vaccination.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher talks Stereotypical Behaviors with Equine Behaviorist Dr. Carissa Wickens from the University of Florida's Animal Sciences department. Topics include cribbing, weaving, stall-walking, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Equine Infectious Anemia, the disease that Coggins testing looks for. Topics include history, symptoms, and the importance of prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss proper deworming protocols, why they've changed over time, and why it's so important to stay up to date with the latest research. Topics include deworming drugs, drug resistant parasites, best practices, and why once a year is all most horses need.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss various skin cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma, sarcoids, and melanoma. Topics include signs and diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long are joined by Ella Richardson, host of the Short Strides podcast. They talk about stress both in horses and riders, and how to recognize it, manage it, and prevent it.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the stifle. Topics include common injuries, diagnostic challenges, treatments, and prevention tips.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long examine a collection of myths and old wives' tales suggested by listeners. Topics include a wide variety of treatments, indicators, and other fairly crazy ideas.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss muscle disorders such as HYPP, PSSM, and MFM. Topics include signs and diagnosis, treatment, and broad spectrum muscle disorder information. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss White Line Disease, Thrush, and hoof abscesses. Topics include diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of each.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss alternative therapies. Specific therapies include PEMF, vibrating plates, lasers, and therapeutic ultrasound. Dr. Lacher takes the skeptic's perspective and examines the science behind the tools, potential dangers, and potential benefits.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the condition commonly referred to as Head Shakers. Topics include the various things that are often mistaken for Head Shakers, diagnosis, and the challenges of finding effective treatments.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss diarrhea in horses, and why it's always an emergency. Topics include acute diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, and fecal water syndrome.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a wide variety of common skin issues that horses deal with. Topics include the importance of proper diagnosis, the difference between bacterial and fungal infections, treatment, and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss neuro behavior in horses, and how EPM is different from other types of neuro behavior. Topics include the dangers of treating EPM without a proper diagnosis, the process for getting a diagnosis for EPM and other neuro diseases, treatment options for a variety of conditions, rehab, and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into DSLD. Learn what it is, what it does, and how we treat it.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Streptococcus equi equi, better known as Strangles. Learn the signs, management challenges, and prevention tools, along with a close look at quarantine procedures for farms.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into horse feet and discuss the intricacies of Caudal Heel Pain, often referred to as Navicular Syndrome. Topics include symptoms, diagnostic options, treatments, and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. John Peloso, a board-certified equine surgeon and co-founder of the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, on the subject of broken bones. Topics include how breaks occur, what types of breaks can be repaired, what makes a horse a good candidate for surgery, and what the recovery process is like. 

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the complex world of Cushings, or PPID. Learn what makes PPID different from the Cushings that humans and dogs get, as well as early warning signs, treatment options, and, most importantly, how to reduce the chances that your horse will end up with it.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss one of the scariest, yet least dangerous emergencies you're likely to experience with your horse: a choke. Topics include causes, treatment, and preventative measures you can take to avoid it.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of problems that create lameness in the neck and back of horses. Included topics are signs of problems, diagnostic methods and limitations, and treatment.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long talk about sweat. Do you know how much sweat your horse can lose, or how to determine that? Learn what sweating means for your horse, and how to help them do it well. And on the other end of the spectrum are the non-sweaters. Learn what the inability to sweat looks like in case it happens to your horse.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss Cellulitis in horses. Included topics are what causes it, symptoms, care, and prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long continue their tour of the horse leg. The splint bones, while fairly small and insignificant, can be very problematic! Learn what they are, what can go wrong, and what we can do about it.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher details the journey she has taken through Cahira's intermittant lameness since December 2024. Details include her difficulties in diagnosing the problem, settling on a treatment plan with the help of her team, and trying to ignore the urge to do all the wacky stuff that won't help but might make her feel better for trying. 

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long break down the role of the Suspensory Ligament in the horse. Topics include lameness issues, injuries, surgeries, rehab and recovery, and injury prevention.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into the world of sleeping horses. Topics include what healthy sleep is like, the things that prevent that from happening, and how we can set our horses up for successful sleep.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long take a deep dive into tendon and ligament injuries, why they happen, and how the rehab process works. Spoiler alert: there's a lot of work involved! Physical therapy is just as important for horses as it is for people, and failing to put in the time and effort can have negative consequences for your horse.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the causes of arthritis in horses, treatment options, and preventative measures that can be taken.

In this episode, show host Justin Long and Dr. Erica Lacher interview returning guest Dr. Joe Lyman of NeoGen. Topics include how horse diseases are spread by humans (as well as horses), where the biggest risk areas are, and how to implement practical biosecurity steps in your barn.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Brandi Phillips, the Animal Technical Rescue Branch Director for the University of Florida's Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (UF VETS). Topics include services available from first responders (911) and organizations that specialize in large and small animal emergency rescue, resource availability, and funding needs.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discus the many, many facets of sarcoids. Topics include causes, diagnosing, types, and treatment.

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss the surprisingly complex world of eye ulcers in horses. Topics include types, diagnostics, treatments, dangers, and costs.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss various aspects of breeding horses, starting with how to know if you should breed your mare. Included topics are pre-breeding preparation, finances, the breeding process, check-ups, and unwanted horses.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss some of the more common symptoms and causes of neurologic behavior in horses. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a wide variety of aspects surrounding the horse buying experience. Topics include pre-purchase exams, involved professionals like agents, trainers, brokers, dealers, and importers, considerations for horses of various ages, acceptable issues and unacceptable issues, and much more!

In this episode, Dr. Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss upper and lower airway issues in horses, how to identify them, and what can be done about them. Included topics are "bleeders", roarers, asthmatic horses, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long discuss a variety of things that happen infrequently to individual horses, but regularly across the horse world, and how to be prepared for them. Topics include transportation, high-cost procedures, back-up plans in case you are incapacitated, natural disasters, and more. 

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Dr. Samantha Brooks, an associate professor and equine geneticist at the University of Florida, about genetic testing in horses. Topics include 5 panel testing, color genetics, and disease genetics in horses.