{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson","title":" Healing Horses, Healing Humans: Dr. Janet Varhus on Ulcers, Posture & Equine Well-Being | EP 35","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7437,"description":"In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Janet Varhus, DVM—a veterinarian whose decades of practice bridge old-school horsemanship, holistic care, and cutting-edge therapies like acupuncture, fascia release, and low-level laser treatment. From endurance riding roots to working alongside Linda Tellington-Jones, Dr. Varhus offers a rare, practical roadmap through the complex world of equine health.\n\nTogether, they explore ulcers, fascia, posture, contaminated feeds, and how barns can combine tradition with holistic practices to keep therapy horses sound, safe, and thriving.\n\nIf you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome\n✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:\nWhy posture reveals hidden health issues (Starts at 00:29:00)\nThe role of ulcers in behavior, stress, and performance (Starts at 00:33:00)\nGlyphosate in grain feeds and what to do about it (Starts at 00:34:00)\nHerbs and natural remedies for ulcers and liver health (Starts at 00:54:00)\nLow-level lasers: how they heal nerves, trauma, and chronic injuries (Starts at 00:57:00)\nWhy companionship and enrichment matter as much as feed and shelter (Starts at 01:19:00)\nThe difference between movement, enrichment, and true exercise for horses (Starts at 01:20:00)\nHow to give horses choice, voice, and options for play (Starts at 01:32:00)\n🌟 Memorable Moments from the Episode:\nJanet on diagnosing ulcers with acupressure and laser points (00:17:00)\nWhy “I see you” is her starting point with every horse (00:29:57)\nWhy at least half of horses she sees suffer from ulcers (00:33:12)\nThe dangers of glyphosate in grain feeds—and humic acid as a solution (00:37:39)\nHow low-level lasers cut healing time in half for horses, dogs, and even people (01:13:00)\nLiving in a barn with her horses: “They come in for coffee with my husband.” (01:38:06)\n🤝 Connect with Dr. Janet Varhus, DVM:\nEmail: jvarhusdvm@yahoo.com\n\n🌐 See All of Rupert’s Programs and Shows:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PuJAXgaKmhfeBRqqEPEATMHDH_c-iN9O1OlaUtqD0-g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDI3LzE2ODI0/MjQ0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}