The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast

I love this podcast and the hope it offers. I appreciate Dr. Declue’s whole horse approach vs. just looking at limb lameness.

I have learned so much from this podcast and have great respect for the work Audrey does to help our horses and educate the owners. To learn so many of our horses who have been written off and deemed broken are in fact able to heal is inspiring. I wish all vets, trainers, body workers, etc. open up to the possibilities that there are ways to to rehab and treat our equine partners and for us as owners to always keep advocating and asking questions. Thank you for the work that you do and taking time out to bring this information and these incredible stories forward.

As another veterinarian who takes an integrative approach to sports medicine and rehab I was surprised to hear her podcast on lead changes in which was much more than “direct” and came off as cocky. Even if she was a boarded specialist this comes off really big headed and rude but after looking her up she does not hold any additional qualifications and must just think she is knows more than everyone else. Still, the episode was not very informative and seemed as if she was withholding proprietary information which is certainly nothing special from what she was eluding to.

I am so happy to have stumbled upon this podcast! I was in tears listening to the first episode. I have fought tooth and nail for my horse’s health the past 8 years. He’s never been normal since the age of 5. Finally diagnosed this year, PPID/IR, with help of wonderful vet who listened to my concerns and observations. Thank you Dr. DeClue for listening to horses and advocating for them. Thank you for educating other professionals and owners. Looking forward to more content!