The Spirit of Hagyard
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Lifecycle of the Breeding Season
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Jodi Lynch-Findley, and Dr. Caitlin Fletcher as they discuss the lifecycle of the breeding and foaling season in Central Kentucky.This ...
Mentorship: The Key to Success in Equine Veterinary Medicine
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The late Dr. Fishback and his mentee, Dr. Wells, speak with Jodi about the integral role mentorship has played in their careers and how they've been i...
Hagyard Laboratory: All Roads Lead to the Lab
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hagyard's longtime Lab Manager, Tina Elam. chats with Jodi about starting out as a technician in human medicine before moving to equine and the last 3...
Hagyard Pharmacy: The Team Behind the Counter
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a village to run a top tier full-service pharmacy, and nobody knows that better than Hagyard's Director of Pharmacy, Alex Kragel and Director...
Becoming an Equine Veterinarian without an Equine Background
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kidney sits down with Jodi and shares his unconventional path to becoming an equine vet.This podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Bimeda Inc....
10,000 Foals Later: The Journey of an Equine Veterinary Technician
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hagyard's Technician Coordinator, Lynne Hewlett, sits down with Jodi to discuss her path to becoming a veterinary technician, how she came to Hagyard,...
Field Care Interns 2: A Year of Growth
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Claire Foster and Dr. Helen Brown sit down with Jodi to discuss their internship experiences and what led them to Hagyard Equine Medical.This podc...
Field Care Interns 1: A Year of Growth
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Laurel Caldwell and Dr. Emily Wampler sit down with Jodi to discuss their internship experiences and what led them to Hagyard Equine Medical.This ...
Laura Werner DVM, MS, DACVS: Equine Surgeon, FEI Veterinary Delegate & Three-Day Eventer
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Laura Werner, a member of the Hagyard surgery team, sits down with Jodi to discuss her journey to becoming an equine surgeon, her work as an FEI v...
Fetal Sexing: A Niche in Equine Reproduction
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard Holder, a member of the Hagyard field care team since 1974, sits down with Jodi to discuss his career in the Kentucky Bluegrass, finding h...
Passion for the Thoroughbred Industry, Field-Care Veterinary Medicine & Mentorship
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sydney Hughes, one of our own Hagyard field-care veterinarians, sits down with Jodi to discuss growing up with a passion for the thoroughbred indu...
Infectious Disease, Neonatology & Hyperbaric Medicine in the Kentucky Bluegrass with Dr. Nathan Slovis
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Slovis, DVM, DACVIM, CHT, is no stranger to the world of equine veterinary internal medicine. Accustomed to wearing many hats at the Hagyard Mc...
Embracing the Challenge: A Veterinary Student's Perspective
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the 2023 American Association of Equine Practitioner's Convention, our practice held a contest to feature one lucky veterinary student in an ep...
Leadership & Legacy: Dr. Robert Hunt's Tribute to Dr. Paul Thorpe
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as an influential name in equine veterinary medicine, Dr. Paul Thorpe innovated his craft and became a pioneer of equine surgery. In this episod...
Building Connections in Equine Veterinary Medicine
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered the tips and tricks to building connections in equine veterinary medicine? Join Jodi in this episode as she sits down with Jay ...
Equine Surgery: Experience, Mentorship & Camaraderie with Dr. Michael Spirito
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a member of the Hagyard surgery team that executes thousands of surgeries a year, Dr. Michael Spirito is no stranger to the realm of equine surgery...
Balancing Motherhood & Equine Veterinary Medicine
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing motherhood while practicing equine veterinary medicine is a common concern faced by young practitioners when choosing their field of practic...
Performance Horse Medicine: Keeping Equine Athletes Performing at their Best
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do all equine athletes have in common? A team of professionals alongside them helping them feel their best. Join the Hagyard performance horse te...
Equine Theriogenology
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jodi sits down with Dr. Karen Von Dollen to discuss equine theriogenology; the reproductive veterinary medicine specialty that maximi...
A Tribute to Dr. Walter Zent
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to his passing, members of our team had the privilege of visiting Dr. Walter Zent to discuss his achievements as an equine reproduction veterina...
Racetrack Practice & Ireland Veterinary Education
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Peter Hannigan as he discusses his Ireland veterinary education experience and background, how he became a practitioner with Hagyard, and his...
Equine Ophthalmology
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jodi sits down with our very own board-certified equine ophthalmologist, Dr. Stephanie Bell! Tune in as Dr. Bell discusses her journe...
Equine Emergency Services
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Jodi Lynch Findley, as she sits down with our very own Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf, a board-certified theriogenologist, and Dr. Kathy MacGilliv...
Equine Ambulatory Services
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our host, Jodi Lynch Findley, sits down with our very own Dr. Rachael Thomas. Dr. Thomas covers her journey to becoming an equine pra...
Thoroughbred Sales & Public Auction
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Jodi Lynch Findley, as she sits down with our very own Dr. Michael Hore to discuss his work in the Thoroughbred industry. They'll cover...
Equine Industry Perspective
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Hallie Hardy, executive director of Horse Country, and Annise Montplaisir, executive director and co-founder of Amplify Horse Racing, as they dis...
Medicine & Surgery In-House Opportunities
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nimet Browne, an equine internal medicine specialist, and Dr. Cole Sandow, an equine surgeon, sit down to discuss their paths to becoming equine v...
The Hagyard Internship Program
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Dr. Ernie Martinez, Dr. Andie Fox, Dr. Megan Cassidy and Dr. Sally Farnsworth give an overview of the internship program, as well as their ...
The Hagyard Externship Program
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Spirit of Hagyard! Join us for our second episode as Hagyard field care veterinarian, Dr. Caitlin Fletcher, and student opportunit...
A Personal View of Equine Veterinary Medicine Part 2
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rhonda Rathgeber & Dr. Luke Hagyard Fallon are back for part 2! Join them as they discuss their personal experiences as equine veterinarians, ...
An Introduction to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute & The Spirit of Hagyard Part 1
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part 1 of the first episode of The Spirit of Hagyard! Join us in this first episode as Dr. Luke Hagyard Fallon dives into Hagyard Equine Me...