
A Stride Above!
Performance Equine Veterinary Services
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 health and happiness. It's our goal to nurture that bond through education and information, making complex veterinary knowledge accessible and actionable for you.
You can expect biweekly episodes to gallop into a range of topics essential for every horse owner. From innovative treatment options that are redefining equine care, to practical advice on recognizing early signs of health issues, we're covering it all. Our focus is on prevention, early detection, and the latest advancements in treatments to ensure your horse can reach their peak performance abilities.
Together, we'll ensure that you and your horses always remain a stride above the rest!
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Top 10 A Stride Above! Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best A Stride Above! episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to A Stride Above! for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite A Stride Above! episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

04/10/23 • 18 min

03/29/23 • 25 min

Farrier Appreciation Week: Vet & Farrier Collaboration
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07/13/23 • 13 min
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
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06/04/24 • 7 min
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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Ep 15 - The Fundamentals of Shoeing with Dr Adam Pendleton
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05/21/24 • 12 min
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 special guest, Dr. Adam Pendleton!
In this episode you’ll learn about:
• Dr. Pendleton’s explanation of the four different lengths of feet.
• The type of foot length that surprisingly has the highest percentage of foot lameness out of all the foot lengths according to Dr. Pendleton’s experiences.
• Important and helpful tips regarding foot lengths that Dr. Pendleton highly recommends for all horse owners.
• What Dr. Pendleton suggests in terms of how to use the system of mechanical optical on each horse that has a mismatched foot.
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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Ep 9 - MagnaWave
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04/09/24 • 5 min
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 therapy may be best suited for your horse's healing journey!
In this episode you’ll learn about:
• What MagnaWave therapy is, and how it may be extremely beneficial for your horses' wellness and rehabilitation.
• The substantial amount of research and studies put into the MagnaWave therapy.
• Whether or not the MagnaWave therapy is the right fit for your horse and your time.
• Why putting in a great amount of commitment and consistency for the MagnaWave therapy on your end is crucial to the overall success rate of your horse’s healing journey.
If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions about MagnaWave, 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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03/26/24 • 6 min
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 conditioning a horse!
In this episode you’ll learn about:
• The differences between the water treadmill and the pool.
• The research behind the two water therapies.
• How water therapies actually work and help horses regain their range of motion.
• Identifying which water therapy will work best given the situation and research to back it up.
If you’d like to learn even more or have any questions in regards to water therapies/water sports, 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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Ep 18 - Bringing Horses Back From Extended Rest, Not Injury
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06/11/24 • 7 min
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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FAQ
How many episodes does A Stride Above! have?
A Stride Above! currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does A Stride Above! cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Health & Fitness, Equine, Kids & Family, Medicine, Podcasts and Horse.
What is the most popular episode on A Stride Above!?
The episode title 'Ep 18 - Bringing Horses Back From Extended Rest, Not Injury' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Stride Above!?
The average episode length on A Stride Above! is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Stride Above! released?
Episodes of A Stride Above! are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A Stride Above!?
The first episode of A Stride Above! was released on Feb 23, 2023.
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