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Happy Horse Nutrition17. Back Health: Keeping Your Horse Pain-Free with Dr. Nicolle WiechulaIs your horse experiencing back pain? In this eye-opening episode, equine sports medicine specialist Dr. Nicolle Wiechula and your host Dr Nerida McGilchrist dive deep into everything you need to know about horse back health.Dr. Nicolle, a registered specialist in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation and official FEI veterinarian, breaks down the "triad" of back health: proper exercise, pain management, and nutrition. You'll discover simple exercises like carrot stretches and trot poles that can transform your horse's muscle support, plus why the source of protein in your horse's diet makes all the difference.In t...
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Ultimate Equine PodcastEp 43. Nutrition Mini Series Part 1: Formulating a diet with Dr Nerida McGilchristWe are joined by the lovely Dr Nerida McGilchrist to talk all things Equine Nutrition! Nerida has a PhD in equine nutrition, has published lots of research on equine nutrition and works with high level competition and race horses around the world. One of her passions is educating horse owners about how to feed their horses for both every day wellness and particular nutrition related conditions. In Part 1 of this 4 part mini series, Nerida breaks through the confusion of formulating a diet for your horse. What are the critical elements? Do you need to add supplements? How...
2025-01-1455 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 44. Nutrition Mini Series Part 2: Building muscle using nutrition with Dr Nerida McGilchristWe are joined by the lovely Dr Nerida McGilchrist to talk all things Equine Nutrition! Nerida has a PhD in equine nutrition, has published lots of research on equine nutrition and works with high level competition and race horses around the world. One of her passions is educating horse owners about how to feed their horses for both every day wellness and particular nutrition related conditions. In Part 2 of this 4 part mini series, Nerida discusses how we can use nutrition to help our horses build muscle and top line. She explains the building blocks of protein, all...
2025-01-1435 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 45. Nutrition Mini Series Part 3: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome and Nutrition with Dr Nerida McGilchristWe are joined by the lovely Dr Nerida McGilchrist to talk all things Equine Nutrition! Nerida has a PhD in equine nutrition, has published lots of research on equine nutrition and works with high level competition and race horses around the world. One of her passions is educating horse owners about how to feed their horses for both every day wellness and particular nutrition related conditions. In Part 3 of this 4 part mini series, Nerida explains the important role nutrition has when it comes to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. We talk about how horses have developed over the...
2025-01-1433 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 46. Nutrition Mini Series Part 4: The Gut Microbiome with Dr Nerida McGilchristWe are joined by the lovely Dr Nerida McGilchrist to talk all things Equine Nutrition! Nerida has a PhD in equine nutrition, has published lots of research on equine nutrition and works with high level competition and race horses around the world. One of her passions is educating horse owners about how to feed their horses for both every day wellness and particular nutrition related conditions. In Part 4 of this 4 part mini series, Nerida explains to us: what is the gut microbiome? Why is it such a hot topic right now and what research is coming out...
2025-01-1433 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 42: Rider Series - Interview with Shane RoseIn this episode we are joined by Shane Rose, 3 time Olympic medallist, the man who rode a show jumping course in a man-kini, the face on the side of the horse truck that drives around Camden and all round top bloke. Shane was generous to not only share his riding career, but talk about his recent fall that resulted in more injuries than you can count on your both hands, that had the potential to de-rail his journey towards the Paris Olympics. He talks about how important a positive mindset has been to his recovery, his rehabilitation program, the...
2024-07-0130 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 41: Rider Series - Interview with Shenae Lowings4* Eventer Shenae Lowings joins us to talk all things eventing! She takes us through her career so far, from when she first started riding to the big move across Australia to set up base in NSW, starting her own business while chasing her biggest goal-competing at the Olympics. We learn about her quirky horse Bold Venture, who she has qualifed for Paris 2024 Olympics with, and how qualifying for the Games is just the beginning. Hang around to the end of the episode to find out the special way Bold Venture likes to celebrate his wins....
2024-06-2523 minUltimate Equine PodcastUpdateWelcome back! Before we kick off season 3 we thought it would be worth giving you all a quick update of where we have been for the last 18months. We also wanted to let you know about a new format for season 3 and the exciting topics we have planned.
2024-06-2006 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 40: Questions Round 2Welcome to our Season 2 finale! Since it was so popular in Season 1 we thought we would do it again! Equine surgeon Dr Victoria and Sports Medicine Registrar Dr Emma join us to answer listener questions sent to us throughout the year. Topics range from gelding to pre purchase exams to hock injections, with group discussions in between. This episode has something for everyone!
2023-01-0924 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 39: Topic Talk - Sacroiliac JointIn this episode we do a deep dive into the Sacroiliac Joint. Using evidence based research we explain the anatomy of the joint, what clinical signs we see when there are issues with this joint, what possible problems we see with the joint, how we diagnose that the pain is coming from the joint and how we treat it.
2023-01-0238 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 38: Management during Rehabilitation - Interview with Sarah ColemanFollowing our episode on surgical colic, we thought it would be the perfect time for discuss management and rehabilitation of horses post injury and surgery. The idea of box confinement, bandage changes and on-going treatments can be very stressful and daunting for clients. Equine Nurse Sarah Coleman runs a dedicated rehabiltation centre to manage horses during confinement and treatment, joins us to give her tips, tricks and advice for making sure horses are happy and relaxed during this time.
2022-12-2624 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 37: Colic Surgery - Interview with Dr Danielle CrosbyIn this episode Specialist Equine Surgeon Dr Danielle Crosby from talks to us about colic surgery. She explains how to know a horse needs colic surgery, the most common colic surgeries that she treats and what happens after a horse has surgery for colic. This is a super informative episode and will give you an idea of what to expect during a very stressful situation
2022-12-1921 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 36: Foaling - Interview with Dr Ben PrattDr Ben Pratt from Camden Equine Centre joins us to talk all things Foaling. What can be a very stressful time for the mare, owner and vets, you want to be as prepared as possible. Knowing what a normal foaling looks like, and when to call the vet, is a crucial part of being prepared. Luckily Dr Ben explains the answers to these questions, and more!
2022-12-1213 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 35: Acupuncture - Interview with Dr Marta WereszkaSpecialist Equine Surgeon Dr Marta Wereszka answers all our questions about acupuncture. You won't want to miss this episode! We discuss the cases she likes using acupuncture with, whether we have research to support the use of acupuncture and how acupuncture actually works, plus more!
2022-12-0522 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 34: Topic Talk - Unusual GaitsThere are many different unusual gaits in horses, and there are many different causes. In this episode we discuss 3 of the more common unusual hind end gaits: Stringhalt, Shivers and Fibrotic Myopathy. We explain what they look like, how they happen, treatment, prognosis and whether your horse can still be used as an athlete.
2022-11-2823 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 33: Topic Talk - SplintsIn this episode we discuss splints, those firm, hard swellings next to the cannon bone. We explain the anatomy and 'normal' splint bones, different causes of splints, how they are diagnosed and how we treat different types.
2022-11-2125 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 32: Topic Talk - Lameness LocatorInertial sensor systems, or the Lameness Locator, seem to be either loved or hated by clients. Some feel vets will miss a lameness if they don't use one, others feel vets spend too much time looking at a tablet and don't look at their horse. Some of you will have no idea what we are talking about! In this episode we discuss the lameness locator: What it is, how it works, what cases it is good for and what the limitations are. By the end of this episode you should have an idea why or why not your vet...
2022-11-1421 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 31: Topic Talk - Bucked ShinsA common disease in young, skeletally immature horses, "Bucked Shins" or dorsal metacarpal diease is seen when horses are adapting, or in this case maladapting, to new forces that exercise is placing on their legs. We discuss the clinical signs, how it is diagnosed and adaptions that can be made to training programs to try and prevent this occuring.
2022-11-0717 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 30: Topic Talk - SwabbingSwabbing/testing. Based on the FEI guidelines we explain why horses are swabbed/tested at events, the process of swabbing/testing, how to find out if a drug is swabbable or not and what happens if there is a positive swab. For more information visit https://inside.fei.org/fei/cleansport
2022-10-3124 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 29: Topic Talk - Cryotherapy/CoolingIn this episode we discuss cryotherapy or cooling, more specifically cooling legs. If you haven't seen it or done it yourself, I'm sure you've heard about cooling legs for injuries, laminitis or recovery post exercise. But how does it work? And what is the best way to do it? We look at the research and explain using evidence based medicine when and how we should be cooling our horses legs
2022-10-2421 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 28: Topic Talk - Equine AsthmaDoes your horse have poor performance or cough a lot? Are your stables really dusty? Your horse may have equine asthma. We explain the clinical signs of equine asthma, how we diagnose equine asthma, common treatment options and most importantly, how you can manage (and hopefully prevent) equine asthma.
2022-10-1733 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 27: Topic Talk - Sticky StiflesDoes your horse struggle with the canter? Maybe it has 'sticky stifles'? We talk all things upward fixation of the patella, from getting the hind leg stuck out straight behind them, to having trouble picking up and maintaining the canter. Most importantly we talk about how to fix it, what exercises help build up that hindend strength and extra procedures that may be needed so your horse can perform those exercises properly.
2022-10-1030 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 26: Dressage - Interview with Ally O'NeillFEI rider, judge and coach Ally O'Neill walks us through all things Dressage. Starting with the basics of what even is dressage, she then talks us through what she looks for as a coach and a judge, how she approaches starting and managing her young and her experienced horses, what she does when things just don't go to plan and as always provides us with lots of tips and tricks.
2022-10-0332 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 25: Topic Talk - EuthanasiaTrigger Warning: in this episode we talk about euthanasia and end of life for horses. If this is something you find triggering or do not want to listen to then this episode is not for you. If after listening to this episode you need someone to talk to please call Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 Losing your horse is a very difficult and emotional time. If you have never seen a horse euthanised before you're probably wondering how is it actually done? What should you expect? Can you be there or do you have to be there for it? And...
2022-09-2615 minUltimate Equine PodcastEP 24: Vaccines - Interview with Dr Sara BiasuttiWhat vaccinations does your horse need? What ones are optional? How do vaccines even work and what happens if we don't vaccinate? Dr Sara Biasutti returns this season to join us for our first in person interview! She talks us through when your horse needs to be vaccinated, which vaccines you can give yourself and addresses all your concerns about when you might not want to give a vaccine.
2022-09-1926 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 23: Topic Talk - Advanced ImagingYou may have heard the term 'advanced imaging' or you may have been recommended that your horse has advanced imaging, but what is it? Today I talk you through the 3 most common forms: Bone Scan, MRI and CT. We start with how they work and what information they tell us and finish with what to expect if your horse has advanced imaging and what you will need to do as the owner.
2022-09-1225 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 22: Reproduction - Interview with Dr Karen Von DollenSpecilaist in theriogenology Dr Karen Von Dollen joins us to answer all your questions on reproduction. This is one of our most requested topics! From where do you start if you want to breed your mare for the first time, what checks you should get during the pregnancy, to what happens after your mare has a foal. Dr Karen runs through the entrie process plus any problems you may encounter along the way!
2022-09-0541 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 21: Topic Talk - Tendons and LigamentsWELCOME back to the first episode of season 2! We are excited that you've come back for more. This episode is all about tendons and ligaments: what actually are they? How do they get damaged? How do they heal? How do we diagnose damage and most improtantly, how do we treat injuries? Tune in now for all you need to know about keeping your tendons strong and your horse active and healthy
2022-08-2930 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 20: QuestionsIn our FINAL episode of Season 1, Dr Nicolle Symonds, Dr Victoria, Dr Emma Cox and Dr Christine Demery answer questions that listeners have sent in over the course of the season. They cover a large range of topics and have round table discussions about different treatment options.
2021-12-2033 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 19: Laminitis - Interview with Dr Luke Wells SmithWhat is laminitis? What do we need to look out for? What are some of the causes? how do we treat it and how can we manage our horses feet once they have it? We are lukcy enough to have podiatry consultant Dr Luke Wells Smith return to answer all these questions plus more! Link to the video Dr Luke mentions from PennVet https://vimeo.com/301944082 Can you tell the point Dr Luke talks about?
2021-12-131h 09Ultimate Equine PodcastEp 18: Topic Talk - The Older HorseAs we make advances in our horse management and care, our older population of horses has grown. We are also rinding and competing horses for a lot longer. But what should we be looking out for when it comes to our older horses health? How can we give them the best quality of life? We dicuss the changes that happen as a horse ages and the most common diseases that occur in our older horses, as well as how to prevent them, catch them early and treat them.
2021-12-0627 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 17: Deworming - Interview with Dr Sara BiasuttiHow we remove worms from horses has changed a lot over the years with not only what products we should use but how frequently we should deworm. We chat with Dr Sara Biasutti to find out what the latest recommendations are, what are fecal egg counts (worm counts), how often we should be deworming, what time of year we should be deworming and what management stratergies with our paddocks can help reduce the worm numbers.
2021-11-2936 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 16: Topic Talk - Joint SupplementsAnti-arthritic medications: injectables and oral supplements. There are so many options and so much positive marketing...how do you choose? In this episode we will go through the most common options available, what they are, what they do and do we have an evidence that they actually work? So you can make an informed decision about where and how you would like to spend your money. Some music effects from Zapsplat.com
2021-11-2236 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 15: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome - Interview with A/Prof Dr Ben SykesAssociate Professor Dr Ben Sykes, one of the world leaders in Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome research, answers our questions about squamous vs glandular ulcers, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention stratergies. He also shares his tips and tricks and updates us about the latest research.
2021-11-1538 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 14: Topic Talk - Joint InjectionsWhether you're the type of person who wants to medicate every joint, or the type of person who doesn't want to go near a joint with a needle, this episode is for you. We explain the risks and the benefits of joint injections, discuss the different types of medications that can be used and what research we have to support each type and help you weigh up the risk/benefit analysis to decide if medicating a joint is the right decision for your horse.
2021-11-0833 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 13: Olympic Team Vet - Interview with Dr Nathan AnthonyWhat is a 'Team Vet'? What is their role and how do they help their competitors succeed? We sit down with Australian Eventing Team Vet Dr Nathan Anthony who shares all his behind the scenes knowledge including what happens in the lead up to the Olympics, how do the horses get to the Olympics, how did they manage the horses through the different phases at Tokyo and what happens now that the Olympics have finished.
2021-11-0148 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 12: Topic Talk - OsteoarthritisJoin us in a deep dive about osteoarthritis! We provide all the background information you need to understand this disease process including what makes up a healthy joint, how does a joint normally work, what can go wrong with a joint and what do we see clinically when a horse has osteoarthritis.
2021-10-2538 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 11: Rugging - Interview with Dr Emma CoxWe sit down with Dr Emma Cox to talk about all things rugging. When do horses feel the cold? Is it the same as us? Does rugging help to reduce coat length? Dr Emma answers these questions plus more.
2021-10-1822 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 10: Topic Talk - ColicHow do you know your horse has colic? What should you do while you wait for your vet to arrive and how can your vet tell if your horse needs surgery? What even is colic?! In this episode we answer all your colic questions so you can be as prepared as possible if you are ever faced with this emergency.
2021-10-1148 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 9: Farriery - Interview with Dr Luke Wells SmithHere to answer all your foot related questions we have Dr Luke Wells Smith! A vet who focuses on all things feet. He answers the age-old question of what is a balanced foot? What is a thin sole? Shoes vs no shoes? And provides his tips and tricks and keeping your horses feet comfortable.
2021-10-0457 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 8: Topic Talk - Back Pain Part 2Now the episode you've all been waiting for...treatment of back pain! Learn how important it is to make your horse strong, when we would or wouldn't do surgery and the benefits of physiotherapy.
2021-09-2725 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 7: Topic Talk - Back Pain Part 1This episode is so jam packed full of good stuff we had to bring it to you in 2 parts! Back pain is a real pain in the....well back! But it's super common, really confusing and appraoched in so many different ways. This episode starts with the basics, what are the signs of back pain, the common causes and how do we diagnose it? You will be all set up to understand our treatment options, which we will talk about next week in part 2
2021-09-2027 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 6: Dentistry - Interview with Dr Allie CorripioHow often should your horse have a dental exam? What does a dental exam involve and what are the most common problems? Dr Allie Corripio answers these questions plus more!
2021-09-1316 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 5: Topic Talk - Poor PerformanceEver wondered why your horse might not be performing at their very best? What tests your vet can perform to get to the bottom of the problem? Well you've come to the right place! We systematically discuss all the different areas where a problem may arise and what we can do to find out if it is the cause.
2021-09-0628 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 4: Elite rider and coach - Interview with Amanda RossWe were lucky enough to sit down with Olympian, professional rider, coach and all round lovely person, Amanda Ross to discuss career highlights, how to handle setbacks, maintaining elite horses and lessons learnt along the way.
2021-08-3026 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 3: Topic Talk - Is my horse lame?How do I know my horse is lame? What is actually involved in a lameness exam, what are nerve blocks and why do we need to do flexion tests? Dr Nicolle Symonds will walk you through what to look for to tell your horse is lame and explain each step of the lameness exam, so you know exactly what is going on.
2021-08-2319 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 2: Wounds - Interview with Dr VictoriaWhat should you do when you find your horse in the paddock with a wound? We interview equine surgeon Dr Victoria about good wounds, bad wounds, what does it mean if your horse needs surgery and all things manuka honey
2021-08-1617 minUltimate Equine PodcastEp 1: Topic Talk - Pre Purchase ExamLooking at buying a new horse? Well you've come to the right place! Learn all about what is a pre-purchase exam, why we perform one, what information you can gather and what to do with that information.
2021-08-0928 minUltimate Equine PodcastTrailer: Who are we?Welcome to the Ultimate Equine Podcast! meet your host Dr Nicolle Symonds and find out what this podcast is all about
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