Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, we have a compelling story shared by Dr. Alberto Rullan about a remarkable case involving a horse named Blue and the scary experience of dealing with a severe eye ulcer. Dr. Rullan vividly recalls the distressing sight of Blue’s eye seemingly melting before him—an alarming situation that demanded swift action.

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• How Dr. Alberto Rullan faced a severe eye ulcer in a horse named Blue, where the eye was visibly deteriorating.
• Why it was important that Dr. Alberto Rullan followed guidance from a mentor where he used amnion from a mare's placenta to treat the ulcer, a novel approach at the time.
• How Dr. Alberto Rullan was able to successfully perform the procedure under veterinary direction, leading to Blue's eye healing.
• What specific techniques and approaches Dr. Alberto Rullan has now integrated into his practice after his experience with Blue.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions regarding eye ulcers or Blue’s story, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and meet back here next week for more great tips and guidance on improving and taking care of your horse’s health!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alfredo Lichoa joins us for the final part of our series on equine reproduction. Today, our focus shifts to a crucial topic: what to do when a foal is born sick. Dr. Alfredo Lichoa will guide us through essential strategies and treatments that are vital for every horse owner to understand and recognize.

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• How to easily identify placentitis in baby foals by paying attention to the three main signs early.
• Treating contracted tendons in baby foals and also the importance of early intervention for optimal recovery.
• What the colonic retention approach is, importance of there being an intervention and close monitoring for the baby foals.
• All the ways to manage diarrhea and oxygen deprivation (dummy foals) using different prevention strategies, emergency measures, treatment options, and safety considerations.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions when it comes to preparing and first responses for sick foals, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and meet back here next week for more great tips and guidance on improving and taking care of your horse’s health!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, special guest Dr. Alfredo Lichoa returns to further discuss equine reproduction, focusing on practical advice and essential considerations for horse owners who are interested in breeding. Stay tuned to learn more insight into equine reproduction and specifically pre-foaling, from Dr. Alfredo Lichoa!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• The importance of vaccinating mares against equine viruses.
• Why it is necessary to regularly monitor during pregnancy to detect and manage conditions like placentitis, which can severely impact fetal health and lead to complications during birth.
• The reason as to why it is crucial to ensure the foal receives adequate immunity after birth.
• Practical advice on preparing for foaling; emphasizing the importance of checking the mare's vulva before birth to prevent complications and ensure a safe delivery for both mare and foal.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions regarding pre-foaling, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan brings another special guest speaker, Dr. Alfredo Lichoa! Dr. Alfredo is a prominent figure in veterinary devices and equine performance, with a particular passion for equine reproduction. His expertise is sought after for addressing common concerns related to reproductive cycles in horses, offering valuable insights and practical solutions. Stay tuned to be tapped into this fascinating conversation!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• The seasonal influence on estrous cycles addressing variations in reproductive behavior influenced by daylight and weather conditions.
• Utilization of ultrasound for cycle monitoring and the importance of accurately determining the stage of the estrous cycle to optimize reproductive management.
• Why Dr. Alfredo advocates mimicking pregnancy to enhance focus and performance, using an ultrasound to determine the specific stage of the estrous cycle.
• Dr. Alfredo’s suggestions regarding the methods and considerations for using synthetic progesterone to suppress estrus and maintain focus during competition seasons.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions about equine reproduction, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan discusses the protocols to take after an event or competition to ensure the proper recovery of your horse, that is paramount to maintaining its health and performance. Whether it is a race, a show, or any strenuous activity, your horse's well-being should be your top priority as a horse owner and trainer. Stay tuned to be tapped into the conversation!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• What is pre-recovery preparation, and how does it help to ensure your horse is in great athletic shape through proper warm-ups and preparation before an event or competition?
• The importance of immediate post-event care after a show or competition.
• Assessing different workloads and limits by understanding the intensity of the horse's exertion and its limits as an owner or trainer.
• How to implement a structured recovery plan including cool-down, hydration, and monitoring of the horse's condition post-event and or competition.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions about after-event or competition recovery and conditioning, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan discusses a common question he gets asked every day that is not injury related! The topic he’ll be covering is how to bring a horse out from an extended period of rest back into its full athletic potential. Stay tuned to learn more insight and tips!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• A particular case where a horse had experienced an extended amount of rest not due to an injury.
• How to then bring a horse back from this rest period into being more active again.
• The different protocols that are divided over three weeks to ensure that your horse reaches its full athletic potential.
• Why it is important to slowly ease your horse into these protocols rather than rushing the process.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions about bringing horses back from extended rest, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan discusses everything you need to know about summer sores/HBOT treatments. As summer is quickly approaching, heading into the warmer weather and in the thick of bug season, Dr. Alberto Rullan shares what causes summer sores, ways to prevent them, as well as providing insightful ways to go about helping your horse who may be dealing with summer sores. Stay tuned to be tapped into the conversation!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• What granular dermatitis, also known as a summer sore, is and how it affects your horse.
• Ways you as an owner can go about dealing with a summer sore on your horse.
• The HBOT treatment is used by a vet to help get rid of summer sores and or help heal the wound safely.
• Ways to go about preventing summer sores in your horse.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions about summer sores/HBOT treatment, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, special guest Dr. Adam Pendleton returns to discuss everything you need to know concerning laminitis disease and how it affects horses. As laminitis disease is a damaging condition that can be fatal in some cases, Dr. Adam Pendleton publicizes the importance of being aware of the signs of laminitis disease in your horse. Stay tuned to be tapped into the conversation!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• Dr. Adam Pendleton’s definition of what laminitis disease is in horses.
• What laminitis disease looks like in horses and how it specifically affects them.
• The three specific types of laminitis disease that can appear in horses.
• All the different ways and techniques that can be used when faced with an emergency.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions about equine podiatry, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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