Welcome to "A Stride Above Podcast," where our love for horses and dedication to their well-being brings us together! Your Host, Dr Alberto Rullan, an ISELP-certified Equine Sports Medicine Veterinarian and Owner of Performance Equine Veterinary Services and Equine Performance Innovative Center (EPIC) is here to guide you through the latest in horse care, health, and performance. The bond between a horse and its owner is profound, built on trust, understanding, and a deep commitment to their ...
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, we’re tackling an often controversial topic in equine health: Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, also known as EPM. Dr. Alberto Rullan is joined once again by Dr. Colton Ramstrom to discuss the complexities of EPM, including its elusive nature, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options. In thi…
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Ep 26 - Stringhalt with Dr Colton Ramstrom
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a fascinating and often misunderstood condition in equine health: Stringhalt. Dr. Alberto Rulla is joined by guest Dr. Colton Ramstrom to discuss everything you need to know about Stringhalt, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. In this episode you’ll learn abou…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, we delve into a crucial topic that affects many equine athletes: injectable joint supplements. Dr. Alberto Rullan sheds light on the effectiveness of these supplements, addressing common misconceptions and providing valuable insights into their application and benefits. In this episode you’ll lear…
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Ep 24 - Is Back Pain the Primary Cause of Lameness or Secondary?
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan addresses a crucial issue that often goes unnoticed, but can significantly impact a horse’s well-being: back pain. As back pain is often overlooked in traditional veterinary care, Dr. Alberto Rullan emphasizes a paradigm shift in recognizing horses susceptibility to primary back…
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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 …
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Ep 22 - Sick Foals - How to Prepare and First Responses with Dr Alfredo Lichoa
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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 …
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Ep 21 - Pre Foaling Advice with Dr Alfredo Lichoa
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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 Licho…
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Ep 20 - Most Common Reproduction Questions with Dr Alfredo Lichoa
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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 cycle…
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Ep 19 - After Event or Competition Recovery and Conditioning
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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…
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Ep 18 - Bringing Horses Back From Extended Rest, Not Injury
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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 …
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Ep 17 - Everything You Need to Know About Summer Sores & HBOT Treatment
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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 w…
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Ep 16 - The Dreaded Laminitis with Dr Adam Pendleton
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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 d…
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Ep 15 - The Fundamentals of Shoeing with Dr Adam Pendleton
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan brings back special guest Dr. Adam Pendleton for a second time to further discuss podiatry in greater detail. They specifically focus closely on the fundamentals and science behind shoeing, as well as everything that it entails. Stay tuned for another insightful episode with specia…
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Ep 14 - What Owners Need to Know When Looking for a Farrier with Dr Adam Pendleton
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan introduces another special guest, Dr. Adam Pendleton, as he speaks about his journey with finding his interest in equine podiatry and shares his knowledge and insight through his twenty-five years of expert experience! Stay tuned to be tapped into the conversation! In this episode …
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Ep 13 - Discussion Wrap Up on Arthritis with Dr Ramstrom
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan wraps up the conversation about equine arthritis with Dr. Colton Ramstrom as they answer any last questions regarding equine arthritis and joint specifics that are important to know! You won’t want to miss the concluding statements from Dr. Alberto Rullan and special guest Dr. Colt…
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Ep 12 - Continuing the Conversation Surrounding Arthritis with Dr Ramstrom
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan brings Dr. Colton Ramstrom as the special guest again to further discuss equine arthritis; focusing primarily on experiences and treatments regarding arthritis affecting the upper body. Stay tuned to hear more about the effects of upper body arthritis on your horse, and exclusive a…
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Ep 11 - Most Common Cause of Lameness in Horses with Dr Ramstrom
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan brings on a special guest, Dr. Colton Ramstrom, to discuss everything you need to know about equine arthritis and why it is the most common lameness in a horse. Stay tuned to get the inside scoop about everything surrounding arthritis, as well as recommendations for the best arthri…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan discusses equine vibration therapy, specifically delving into vibration plates with their benefits and the research put into it so far. Stay tuned to get the inside scoop all about vibration plates, as well as why this therapy may be best suited for your horse's healing journey! In…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan introduces another equine therapy called MagnaWave, breaking down the extensive amount of research done on it and discussing all the different benefits that this therapy offers in comparison to others! Stay tuned to get the inside scoop all about MagnaWave, as well as why this ther…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan will be focusing on laser therapy for horses, discussing the extensive research behind it and all the benefits that come with it! Stay tuned to get the inside scoop all about laser therapy, as well as why laser therapy might be effective for your horse's healing process! In this ep…
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Ep 7 - Let’s Dive Into the Differences Between Water Treadmill and the Pool!
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan will be discussing all the differences between two water therapies/water sports, the water treadmill and the pool! Stay tuned to get the inside scoop on the research put into water therapies, as well as why water therapy is strongly recommended in terms of rehabilitation and condit…
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Ep 6 - Joint Mouse 🐭 Don't Let Your Horse Be a Victim!
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In this third episode of this short series on OCD, osteochondrosis dissecans in horses, Dr. Alberto Rullan will be focusing specifically on OCD in the hock. Stay informed on what “joint mouse” is, the diagnosis process, treatment and much more to best serve your horse in this area! In this episode you’ll learn about:…
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Today on A Stride Above, Dr. Alberto Rullan continues his discussion on Osteochondrosis Dissecans, usually referred to as OCD. If you missed our introduction to OCD’s, head back to Episode 4 here! This time Dr. Alberto Rullan will be specifically talking about OCD in stifle joints in horses. In this episode you’ll learn about: • How old a horse can…
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Ep 4 - What You Need to Know About OCD's in Race Horses
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! Today Dr. Alberto Rullan will be introducing one of his favorite topics and sharing all about the condition of osteochondrosis dissecans in the joints of horses, typically known as OCD. In this episode you’ll learn about: • A simple breakdown of what OCD is. • What joints it can be located in and affect. • Why it’s i…
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Ep 3 - How is Ozone Being Used for Treatments in Horses?
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Today on A Stride Above, Dr. Alberto Rullan discusses the trail-blazing and developing use of ozone as a treatment for joint pain in horses. A little bit more of a controversial opinion in the world of veterinary care and pharmaceuticals, this is a great option to explore if you are looking for a holistic and natural approach in not only managing s…
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Ep 2 - Wound Healing: How Can I Speed Up the Process?
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On today’s episode of A Stride Above, Dr. Alberto Rullan covers the topic of how you can speed up the process of wound healing, especially in more severe cases. With the increase of helpful regenerative medicine, there are many options when it comes to cutting healing time in half, so you can get your horse back to feeling 100%! In this episode you…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above podcast with Dr. Alberto Rullan! In this short introduction, we are excited to share the rebrand of this podcast, dedicated to equestrian horse owners, trainers and enthusiasts, providing you with the knowledge and tools to keep your horse healthy and feeling their best. Listen in as Dr. Alberto Rullan shares our miss…
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Ep 1 - "Bleeders" What Does It Mean and How Can It Be Treated?
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Today on A Stride Above, join Dr. Alberto Rullan as he discusses “bleeders”, also known as EIPH: exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses, and how to go about treatment. This is a hot topic right now growing increasingly problematic, especially within the race horse industry. In this episode you’ll learn about: • Defining what a bleeder is a…
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The importance of mentorship early in your career! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Overcoming Barriers Series: Amanda's Story
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In this series, we highlight the dedicated staff members and some of our audience in the horse industry who have overcome significant challenges to achieve their goals. Tune in to hear inspiring stories that demonstrate the resilience and determination it takes to succeed in this unique field. For more on Amanda Neeld: Director of Administration: @…
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Avoiding Treatment Plan Failure with Dr Ramstrom
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Listen in as Dr Rullan goes through some of Dr Ramstrom's favorite problems to treat and discover what tips he has on improving the success of treatment plans for their patients! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Farrier Appreciation Week: Vet & Farrier Collaboration
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Listen in as Clayton Wilber and Dr Alberto Rullan discuss the benefits of having a Farrier/Vet relationship. How is this relationship beneficial to the clients and the patients? Clayton Wilber - Florida Farrier Service - https://www.facebook.com/Floridafarrierservice @FloridaFarrierService Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtu…
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The Infamous: Equine Laminitis with Guest Clayton Wilber
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Is there a protocol? Are there magic shoes? Is it a one-time occurrence? For more information on Clayton Wilber - Florida Farrier Service: https://www.facebook.com/Floridafarrierservice https://www.instagram.com/floridafarrierservice/ Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • Instag…
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Equine Back Pain - Why does it happen, What else plays a factor?
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Equine Back Pain - What could be causing it, What can affect it, How can it be improved? Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Injections are a Hot Topic! Injections are not a one size fits all. Do you know the options that are available to you and how each could be beneficial for different reasons? Be sure to check out Part 1! Dr. Alberto Rullan - Equine Veterinarian at Performance Equine Veterinary Services, Equine Performance Center - https://www.instagram.com/albertoru…
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Injections are a Hot Topic! Injections are not a one size fits all. Do you know the options that are available to you and how each could be beneficial for different reasons? Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Can Herbal and Traditional Medicine Collaborate? with Guest Josi Young
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Today we had Josi Young with Silver Lining Herbs come on to chat about the benefits of herbal products and how vets collaborating with herbal companies can be beneficial for patients! More about your host, Josi Young - Owner of Silver Lining Herbs, President of 10X Farm & Ranch, NFR & Canadian Finals Qualifier - https://www.instagram.com/josiyoung8…
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Treating Horses in the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
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Learn how the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber works, how it can be beneficial and what results we have seen with it at the clinic Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Equine Massage, Osteopathy and More with Guest Aja Hutchek, CEMT
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Let's talk Equine Rehab! Equine massage techniques, how Kinesiology tape works on horses and more! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Demystifying Equine Chiropractic with Guest Dr Christopher Burnham
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Listen in as our Guest Dr. Christopher Burnham discusses the integration between equine chiropractic and traditional veterinary work with Dr Alberto Rullan. Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Lets Talk Feet with Guest Farrier Clayton Wilber
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Listen in as Florida Farrier Service Owner/Farrier Clayton Wilber discusses how he got into the Farrier Industry and the importance of knowing the horse, the rider and the trainer! How could 2 barns riding the same discipline have different wear patterns? Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Websit…
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Injury to Full Athletic Performance with Dr Rullan
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Listen in as Dr Rullan breaks down the 3 things to know to get your horse from Injury to Full Athletic Performance! Be sure to follow us on Spotify! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Listen in as we talk about who we are and what to expect from our podcast! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Polyacrylamide Gel with Guest Patrick Rayfield
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Dr Albero Rullan brings on Guest Patrick Rayfield with Arthramed to discuss Polyacrylamide Gel. Osteoarthritis and the impact of treating the disease rather than just the symptoms! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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Treating with Amnion with Guest Brandon Ames
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Listen in as Dr Alberto Rullan sits down with Founder of AniCell Brandon Ames to discuss what is Amnion is and the benefits of treating soft tissue injuries with it! Links For You: • Our Website • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube Dr. Alberto Rullan, VMD • Website • LinkedIn • InstagramBy Performance Equine
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