Ultimate Equine Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 46. Nutrition Mini Series Part 4: The Gut Microbiome with Dr Nerida McGilchrist
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 res...
Ep 45. Nutrition Mini Series Part 3: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome and Nutrition with Dr Nerida McGilchrist
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 res...
Ep 44. Nutrition Mini Series Part 2: Building muscle using nutrition with Dr Nerida McGilchrist
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 res...
Ep 43. Nutrition Mini Series Part 1: Formulating a diet with Dr Nerida McGilchrist
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 res...
Ep 42: Rider Series - Interview with Shane Rose
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 t...
Ep 41: Rider Series - Interview with Shenae Lowings
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
4* 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 ...
Update
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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 a...
Ep 40: Questions Round 2
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome 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 Re...
Ep 39: Topic Talk - Sacroiliac Joint
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Ep 38: Management during Rehabilitation - Interview with Sarah Coleman
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following our episode on surgical colic, we thought it would be the perfect time for discuss management and rehabilitation of horses post injury and s...
Ep 37: Colic Surgery - Interview with Dr Danielle Crosby
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Specialist Equine Surgeon Dr Danielle Crosby from talks to us about colic surgery. She explains how to know a horse needs colic surger...
Ep 36: Foaling - Interview with Dr Ben Pratt
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr 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 t...
Ep 35: Acupuncture - Interview with Dr Marta Wereszka
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Specialist Equine Surgeon Dr Marta Wereszka answers all our questions about acupuncture. You won't want to miss this episode! We discuss the cases she...
Ep 34: Topic Talk - Unusual Gaits
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There 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 en...
Ep 33: Topic Talk - Splints
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss splints, those firm, hard swellings next to the cannon bone. We explain the anatomy and 'normal' splint bones, different ca...
Ep 32: Topic Talk - Lameness Locator
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inertial 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 o...
Ep 31: Topic Talk - Bucked Shins
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A common disease in young, skeletally immature horses, "Bucked Shins" or dorsal metacarpal diease is seen when horses are adapting, or in this case ma...
Ep 30: Topic Talk - Swabbing
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swabbing/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 ...
Ep 29: Topic Talk - Cryotherapy/Cooling
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 a...
Ep 28: Topic Talk - Equine Asthma
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does 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 ...
Ep 27: Topic Talk - Sticky Stifles
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does 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 ...
Ep 26: Dressage - Interview with Ally O'Neill
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FEI 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 thr...
Ep 25: Topic Talk - Euthanasia
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger 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 liste...
EP 24: Vaccines - Interview with Dr Sara Biasutti
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ret...
Ep 23: Topic Talk - Advanced Imaging
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 y...
Ep 22: Reproduction - Interview with Dr Karen Von Dollen
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Specilaist in theriogenology Dr Karen Von Dollen joins us to answer all your questions on reproduction. This is one of our most requested topics! From...
Ep 21: Topic Talk - Tendons and Ligaments
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME 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 ac...
Ep 20: Questions
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ov...
Ep 19: Laminitis - Interview with Dr Luke Wells Smith
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ha...
Ep 18: Topic Talk - The Older Horse
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 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 lon...
Ep 17: Deworming - Interview with Dr Sara Biasutti
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 cha...
Ep 16: Topic Talk - Joint Supplements
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-arthritic medications: injectables and oral supplements. There are so many options and so much positive marketing...how do you choose? In this ep...
Ep 15: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome - Interview with A/Prof Dr Ben Sykes
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Dr Ben Sykes, one of the world leaders in Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome research, answers our questions about squamous vs glandula...
Ep 14: Topic Talk - Joint Injections
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether 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 epi...
Ep 13: Olympic Team Vet - Interview with Dr Nathan Anthony
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 Antho...
Ep 12: Topic Talk - Osteoarthritis
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in a deep dive about osteoarthritis! We provide all the background information you need to understand this disease process including what make...
Ep 11: Rugging - Interview with Dr Emma Cox
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 le...
Ep 10: Topic Talk - Colic
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How 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? ...
Ep 9: Farriery - Interview with Dr Luke Wells Smith
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here 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 w...
Ep 8: Topic Talk - Back Pain Part 2
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now 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 d...
Ep 7: Topic Talk - Back Pain Part 1
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 co...
Ep 6: Dentistry - Interview with Dr Allie Corripio
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How 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...
Ep 5: Topic Talk - Poor Performance
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever 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 y...
Ep 4: Elite rider and coach - Interview with Amanda Ross
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We were lucky enough to sit down with Olympian, professional rider, coach and all round lovely person, Amanda Ross to discuss career highlights, how t...
Ep 3: Topic Talk - Is my horse lame?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 2: Wounds - Interview with Dr Victoria
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 d...
Ep 1: Topic Talk - Pre Purchase Exam
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking 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 ...
Trailer: Who are we?
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ultimate Equine Podcast! meet your host Dr Nicolle Symonds and find out what this podcast is all about