The Secret Lives of Horses Revealed! With Dr. Erica Lacher Part 2 | Care Experts by CareCredit

Equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher is back for Part 2 of her and her husband's reveal on how horses live, what they feel and great tips on how to care for horses as pets. Full audio podcast here: www.podbean.co...
Married duo Dr. Lacher and husband Justin talk to the Care Experts team about a variety of topics on horse and equine care, from investing in high quality food, leasing versus buying a horse for first time owners, what horses are afraid of and how to create a safe and comfortable environment for them, among other things!
Plus, they emphasize how tight knit the horse community is, and advocate for first-time horse parents to actively seek out and join groups for everyday horse care tips. 🏇
Stay for our Ask the Expert segment at the end, where you’ll find out why it may be handy for horse parents to have diapers and wire cutters on hand!
Show Notes:
0:03 - Intro to Part 2 of the equine care conversation with equine veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher and Justin Long.
0:59 - What do horses eat in the wild?
1:30 - What are the different types of hay for horses?
2:41 - What are supplement options for horses?
4:07 - How do you take care of your horse’s teeth?
6:29 - What are some of the signs of dental issues in horses?
9:09 - Dr. Lacher’s advice for caring for your horse.
10:33 - Is there insurance for horses?
12:36 - What factors influence the price of a horse?
14:54 - What are some ways to decrease the cost that comes with a horse?
16:04 - How important is it to find a community of fellow horse owners?
17:32 - Tips for finding a farrier for your horse.
18:53 - Are there therapies for horses?
21:38 - What is the earliest age a child can start horseback riding?
22:17 - What are important things to look out for when caring for senior horses?
23:19 - How to determine a horse’s quality of life as they get older.
24:56 - Time for Ask the Expert! Where listeners can ask this week’s expert their questions.
25:15 - How long is the typical lifespan of a horse?
26:29 - How can you tell if your horse is at a healthy weight?
28:39 - How much sleep do horses need?
30:19 - What should you include in a first aid kit for your horse?
31:37 - How long are horses pregnant?
33:46 - What are the normal vital signs in a horse?
35:35 - How do you prevent ulcers in horses?
36:40 - What are red flags to look out for when buying a horse?
37:26 - Do horses actually take pills?
38:09 - Closing thoughts: getting into the world of horses.
39:00 - Conclusion.
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