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The Horse's Advocate PodcastAuthor: Geoff Tucker, DVM
The Horse's Advocate Podcast is about helping horse owners find the missing horse owner's manual for owning and caring for horses. Geoff Tucker, DVM (aka, "Doc T"), brings you wisdom from almost 50 years with horses. But beware - some of this stuff is NOT what you might expect. When the "box to think outside of" was built, he was never included and remained outside! This show aims to Help Horses Thrive In A Human World. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Nature, Pets & Animals, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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An Evening With Dr. Belden - A Thanksgiving Holiday Tradition- The Horse's Advocate Podcast #152
Episode 152
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
I remember when I started my veterinary career: someone told me that, although I was skilled and had just graduated from vet school, the older local veterinarian had more experience. I responded that just because he was old doesn't mean he was aware of the new techniques and knowledge I had just learned. This dynamic remains unchanged, and it seems just as misguided now as it did back then. I now realize that, while horses haven't changed much over the thousands of years they have coexisted with humans, our approach to their care has evolved significantly. I often turn to the wisdom of my elders to deepen my understanding of modern horse veterinary care. One of my key mentors in this area is my friend, Dr. James Belden. He returns for the third time to share his invaluable insights from decades of work with horses. Just because Dr. Belden has been a veterinarian for over 65 years doesn't mean he isn't up to date with today's research. He is truly brilliant and will impress you with his current knowledge on many horse-related topics. I am grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday tradition of spending time with Dr. Belden. I'm thankful you're carving out a spot in your busy lives to listen to this replay. 2 minutes 11 seconds - [Deep Digital Flexor Tendon injury and diarrhea] I would love a fresh perspective on rehabbing a DDFT injury. It has been almost 3 years since the injury occurred. I have had PRP and shockwave done, and 4 rounds of stem cells. One distal perfusion and 3 subcutaneous injections spaced out over a year. "How hard do you push," and can pain cause stomach upset, i.e., diarrhea? 16 minutes 57 seconds - [Equine Herpes Virus - 1 neurologic form outbreak, prevention] Thoughts on the EHV-1 outbreak. When traveling with our horses, what precautions should we consider when they are in stalls at an event? I think next time I may spray the stall walls with a bleach solution. Ideas? Of course, I always bring my own buckets, etc. 26 minutes 35 seconds - [Skin condition with severe itching, mites] I continue to struggle with MITES… with the cold weather, my horse has become itchier and has dandruff in the mane, tail, neck, head, and ears…E S! He is itching his ear nonstop. It has dandruff and sores at the base. Ivermectin has resolved some of the problems. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks 44 minutes 10 seconds - Various topics and stories with Dr. Belden. ********** Community.TheHorsesAdvocate.com is a place to learn about horses, horse barns, and farms. Its information is free, and there is a membership side that allows horse owners to attend live meetings to ask questions and deepen their understanding of what they have learned on the site. Membership helps support this message and spread it to everyone worldwide who works with horses. The Equine Practice, Inc. website discusses how and why I perform equine dentistry without immobilization or the automatic use of drugs. I only accept new clients in Florida. Click here to make an appointment. The Horsemanship Dentistry School is a place for those interested in learning how to perform equine dentistry without drugs on 97% of horses. Please give a thumbs-up or a 5-star review and share these everywhere. I know horse owners worldwide listen, and the horses need every one of you in "Helping Horses Thrive In A Human World."
