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Oct 31, 2024

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.


Oct 15, 2024

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. 


Sep 30, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long continue the Unease series with a discussion about equipment. Topics include bits, bridles, saddles, pads, and more. 


Sep 14, 2024

In this esisode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk to Dr. Kelly Vineyard, the senior equine nutritionist at Purina Mills, about their research on the equine gut microbiome. Topics include the Purina MQ Kit, which allows horse owners to map the DNA of their horse and get a custom nutrition plan based on...


Aug 31, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long talk with Autumn Miller, the equine representative for Care Credit, about how they are helping horse owners provide better care for their horses through healthcare financing.