Podcasts by The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast

Kissing Spine in Sport Horses, Part 2: Do you ride the Horse or the Radiograph? from 2023-09-08T14:19

In part 2 of this series, Dr. DeClue continues her deep dive into kissing spine, including some eye-opening data regarding its prevalence across the world.

Some highlights in this episode...

Episode 55: Kissing Spine in Sport Horses from 2023-05-08T18:18

Countless hours of research have culminated in today's episode on kissing spine in sport horses. Dr. Audrey DeClue pulls knowledge from decades, centuries, and millennia of data on kissing spine...

Episode 54: Lead Change Problems in Sport Horses from 2023-02-08T20:22

If your horse seems stiff, uneven, and doesn't track straight, you're probably also having issues with lead changes. It's another long-thought mystery issue impacting performance and sometimes l...

Episode 53: Expectations in Injured Sport Horses with Dr Kate Workman from 2022-12-16T15:16

Following a very popular episode previously (Episode 46), Dr. Audrey DeClue talks again with Dr. Kate Workman (Denali Equine in Southern Pines, NC) about cases cases they have treated. They disc...

Episode 52: Cantering Issues and Problems in Sport Horses from 2022-11-04T16:38

Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses a common complaint among riders and veterenarians - cantering issues. Though, historically, much attention has been paid to the limbs, Dr. DeClue brings it back to to...

Episode 51: Shivers Horses and Its Association to the Cerebellum from 2022-08-24T22:03:04

In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue focuses specifically on the association of the cerebellum to shivers horses. She shines a light on the existing, published research on shivers and the trouble ...

Episode 50: Shoulder Girdle Injuries in Sport Horses - Part 3 from 2022-06-13T20:12:46

Dr. Audrey DeClue continues her series on the treatment and solutions she has discovered while helping horses with shoulder and girdle injuries. 

Episode 49: Shoulder Girdle Injuries In Sport Horses - Part 2 Cause and Effect from 2022-05-17T21:48:35

Dr. DeClue discusses the Cause and the Effect of Shoulder Girdle Injuries in Sport Horse creating Kissing Spine, Back and Pelvic Pain, Chronic Undiagnosed Front Limb Lameness, Suspensory Strains...

Episode 48: Shoulder Girdle Injuries in Sport Horses - Another "Mystery" Lameness from 2022-04-18T18:07:13

Despite having little to no peer-reviewed published papers about the issue, Dr. Audrey DeClue takes this episode to discuss what she has personally learned while dealing with shoulder girdle inj...

Episode 47: Guest Appearance on The Humble Hoof Podcast (Shivers-Stringhalt) from 2022-03-12T04:18

This episode is a guest appearance by Dr. Audrey DeClue on The Humble Hoof podcast with host Alicia Harlov. 

They discuss the research and develo...

Episode 46: Solutions to Problems in Sport Horses with Dr. Kate Workman of Denali Equine from 2022-02-11T15:45:57

After some time on the road with show horses, Dr. Kate Workman (Denali Equine in Southern Pines, NC) realized her true desire was to put the wellbeing of horses first. While dealing with a parti...

Episode 46: Solutions to Problems in Sport Horses with Dr. Kate Workman of Denali Equine from 2022-02-11T15:45:57

After some time on the road with show horses, Dr. Kate Workman (Denali Equine in Southern Pines, NC) realized her true desire was to put the wellbeing of horses first. While dealing with a parti...

Episode 45: The Number One Cause of Lameness in Sport Horses from 2022-01-21T23:02:44

In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue addresses the top causes of lameness in sport horses. These include injury during competition, injury during training or overtraining, injury during turnout, a...

Episode 44: Positional Lameness in Sport Horses from 2021-10-17T20:01:32

When body lameness in your horse only occurs when they’re moving, it is positional lameness. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue breaks positional lameness into two parts and urges more critical,...

Episode 43: Body Lameness in Sport Horses from 2021-07-26T14:00

In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue focuses on the impact that the axial skeleton has on the performance of your horse. This often overlooked connection can provide significant insight on body la...

Episode 42: Sacroiliac Injuries in Sport Horses from 2021-06-04T16:39:30

Poor performing sport horses with a difficulty in diagnosis often receive SI injections. And while this can offer some relief, there is hope beyond injections for horses with sacroiliac injuries...

Episode 41: Suspensory Ligament Injuries in Sport Horses from 2021-04-05T18:25:49

It can be scary to hear the words 'suspensory ligament injury.' But in today's episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue brings some hope to the discussion.

She talks specifically about these injuries o...

Episode 40: Horse Communication from 2021-04-05T18:12:50

In today's episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue is focused on the importance of communicating well with others based on the strong communication you've built with your horse. 

She also discusses th...

Episode 39: Absolutely Everything is Important from 2021-02-05T19:39:29

In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue aims to help riders, owners, and trainers take notice of things going on with your horse and point them out to your veterinarian.

Taking special note of...

Episode 38: Causes and Solutions to Contact Issues with Your Horse from 2020-12-29T06:00

In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue provides an 8-step process of elimination to address causes and solutions to contact issues with your horse. This is an important episode if you struggle with ...

Episode 37: Straightness Issues Bulged vs Hollow Horses from 2020-10-30T16:24:16

Straightness is one of the most common issues owners and trainers have with their horses. It's also a very common topic in publications, no matter what discipline of the horse. 

In this e...

Episode 36: Tension is the Enemy and the Cause of Many Lamenesses in Sport Horses from 2020-10-16T19:15

Whether it's from a known or unknown injury, tension is the enemy of every lameness. The perfect horse can become lame due to tension and a lame horse come back to life when tension is addressed...

Episode 35: Iliopsoas Injuries in Sport Horses from 2020-10-16T19:00

It's among the most common muscular skeletal injuries seen in sport dogs and human athletes. Iliopsoas is also the number one reason people have back pain. Yet there's very little research about...

Episode 34: So Your Horse is Injured? from 2020-09-29T19:48:47

After recently suffering an injury of her own, Dr. Audrey DeClue takes this episode to discuss what you need to look for - and possibly act on - if your horse is injured. 

Episode 33: Sleep Deprivation and Collapsing in Performance Horses Part 2 from 2020-09-16T23:57:28

Dr. Audrey DeClue returns to continue her series on the issues surrounding sleep deprivation and collapsing in performance horses. In this episode, she dives into the anatomy, what the clinical ...

Episode 32: Sleep Deprivation and Collapsing in Performance Horses (Part 1) from 2020-08-31T21:43:09

If you don't know what normal is, you probably don't know what abnormal is. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue goes through the history and research of rest and sleep patterns in horses to help ...

Episode 31: Shivers and Stringhalt Part 2 from 2020-08-08T17:17:30

Dr. DeClue continues her discussion on what is causing Shivers and Stringhalt in horses. 

Episode 30: History of Shivers-Stringhalt Syndrome from 2020-04-27T17:37:37

Today, Dr. Audrey DeClue begins sharing all the information she has gathered on Shivers-Stringhalt Syndrome. 

Episode 29: My Horse Does Not Lay Down to Sleep from 2020-02-28T17:04:02

Episode 28: New Years Resolution: Advocate For Your Horse! from 2020-01-14T18:08:21

Dr. Audrey DeClue asks listeners to consider their horse when making new commitments in the New Year. Watching, listening, and learning from your horse helps you understand what they need and ho...

Episode 27: Why Are Horses Girthy or Cinchy from 2019-11-22T17:13:19

Dr Audrey DeClue discusses the dangers of having a girthy horse and how to address it.

Episode 26: How to Help Your Veterinarian Diagnose the Lameness in Your Horse from 2019-10-24T20:29:07

A common theme in the Horse First podcast is the importance of advocating for the health and needs of your horse. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses how to talk with your veterinarian ...

Episode 25: Headshaking Syndrome from 2019-09-27T20:45:53

In today's episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses a number of cases she's seen of horses dealing with Head Shaking Syndrome (sometimes referred to as Trigeminal-mediated headshaking).

Episode 24: Diagnosing Lameness at a Canter from 2019-09-24T13:24:02

Dr. Audrey DeClue continues her series on diagnosing lameness in your horse. Today's focus is on diagnosing at a canter. She details the different aspects of the horse she pays attention to when...

Episode 23: Recognizing Lameness at a Trot (featuring Mikala Vig) from 2019-08-26T19:06:25

In previous episodes, Dr. Audrey DeClue has discussed recognizing lameness at a walk and at a standstill. In this episode of The Horse First, she brings back veterinary student Mikala Vig to dis...

Episode 22: Equine Shivers Treatment and Information from 2019-08-21T17:34:01

It's the episode many of you have been waiting for. Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses how she discovered the treatment for Equine Shivers and offers hope to riders, owners, and equine veterinarians. W...

Episode 21: Recognizing Lameness at a Walk from 2019-08-06T17:49:16

"If you see it...feel it...or hear it, it's there." Dr. Audrey DeClue is back on the topic of lameness as she follows up on her last episode (Recognizing Lameness at a Standstill).

In thi...

Episode 20: Recognizing Lameness at a Standstill from 2019-07-29T23:00

Todays episode is about recognizing lameness at a standstill. Dr. DeClue explains how to recognize a lame horse by identifying and diagnosing lameness without modern technology.

Episode 19: Dorsal Scapular Movement Disorder (DSMD) from 2019-06-26T16:24:16

In this episode of The Horse First, Dr. Audrey DeClue goes back to her trusty Anatomy of a Horse book to discuss DSMD. She stresses the need to understand that all horses can improve with the co...

Episode 18: The Mystery of Unresolved Front Limb Lameness and Hopping Horses from 2019-06-18T03:24:42

Armed with her trusty "Anatomy of a Horse" book, Dr. Audrey DeClue goes takes you down the rabbit hole of what front limb lameness is, what's causing it, and how to address it.

Episode 17: The Pain-Behavioral Pyramid of the Horse from 2019-06-06T22:24:30

Dr. Audrey DeClue describes a diagnostic process she has developed over a decade to understand why horses start to develop pain.

Episode 16: How to Lunge for Back and Pelvis Rehabilitation from 2019-05-21T19:19:55

Dr. Audrey DeClue takes this episode to emphasize the need and value of lunging your horse when going through rehabilitation of the back and pelvis. She also discusses the nuance of that process...

Episode 15 - Back and Pelvis Rehabilitation (Part 2) from 2019-04-27T04:20:57

in part two of this series on rehabilitation, Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses lunging for the purposes of back and pelvis rehabilitation. You'll learn how critical lunging truly is to the process.

Episode 14 - Back and Pelvic Rehabilitation in Horses (Part 1) from 2019-04-12T15:52:03

Dr. Audrey DeClue is back and starting a very important series on the rehabilitation of horses as it relates to their back and pelvis. If you're ready to start down this journey, Dr. DeClue is r...

Episode 13 - Back Injuries and Treatment in Sport Horses from 2019-02-19T17:04:47

Back injuries are a significant concern in the sport horse world. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue talks about injuries she's seen, some common causes, and the variety of treatments involved. ...

Episode 12 - Recognition and Diagnosis of Back Pain in Sport Horses from 2019-02-13T17:40:27

There are several reasons your horse could be experiencing back pain. But making a priority of recognizing and diagnosing those issues can stave off a number of issues down the road. 

Episode 11 - Saddle Fitting and Girths from 2019-02-08T22:04:03

You might not have thought much about it, but the type of saddle and saddle pad you use on your horse can have a profound impact on their comfort and how they ride. Dr. Audrey DeClue explains wh...

Episode 10 - Cervical Issues in Sport Horses from 2019-01-22T03:36:20

Neck issues will always affect the performance of your sport horse. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue shows how cervical issues can show, the cascade of effects that can follow, and how to reha...

Episode 9 - Rehabilitation from 2018-12-31T22:20:57

Dr. Audrey DeClue presents a candid approach to the process of rehabilitating sport horses and the dedication required to ensure the treatment is most effective.

Episode 8 - Treatment Solutions and Expectations from 2018-12-26T22:29:51

With everybody looking for a quick fix these days, Dr. Audrey DeClue explains why it's important to have realistic expectations in terms of outcomes and timing when treating your horse.

Episode 7 - Injuries from 2018-11-01T15:11:09

Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses common injuries and the common misconceptions often associated with them.

Episode 6 - The Approach to Diagnosing Lameness from 2018-10-18T15:18:01

Dr. Audrey DeClue explains how being an advocate for the horse can help with performance issues and offers six steps to approach diagnosing lameness. 

Episode 5 - Limb vs Body vs Positional Lameness from 2018-10-16T19:26:21

While it's common to simply discuss "limb lameness" in horses, today's episode offers listeners new insights on how to determine the true source of lameness in your horse. As Dr. Audrey DeClue w...

Episode 4 - Cause and Effect from 2018-10-16T19:23:26

Dr. Audrey DeClue starts today's episode with two options - the red pill or the blue pill. If you keep an open mind, you're likely to learn a lot about how to better diagnose what's wrong with y...

Episode 3 - Interview with Veterinary Student Mikala Vig from 2018-10-08T05:00

In episode 3 of The Horse First podcast, Host Audrey DeClue interviews her Veterinary student, Mikala Vig. They discuss the things Mikala has learned from her experiences working with Audrey and...

Episode 2 - It’s Never Normal When Your Horse from 2018-09-07T16:27:11

Host Audrey DeClue shares her experiences working with horses, trainers, owners and more who often use the term "that's just normal" when describing abnormal conditions in their horse. In this e...

Episode 1 - The Story of Why We Are Here from 2018-09-07T16:17:06

Host Audrey DeClue gives an overview of her experience working with horses, and the purpose of The Horse First podcast.