StallSide Podcast

Dr. Temple Grandin joins StallSide for a conversation about animal behavior, welfare, and what we can learn when we take the time to see the world from an animal’s point of view. She shares her thoughts on how horses experience their surroundings and what it means to live in a sensory-based world, where sights, sounds, smells, and small details can have a big impact. Along the way, she shares stories and insights from a lifetime spent studying animals and understanding how they interact with the world around them. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

Dr. Tom Riddle 1952-2026. Stallside Podcast Episode One REPLAY Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital is entering an exciting new chapter through a strategic partnership with Equine Care Group (ECG), bringing together two veterinarian-led organizations with a shared commitment to advancing equine medicine worldwide.

In this special episode of StallSide, Dr. Deborah Spike-Pierce, CEO/President of Rood & Riddle, and Dr. Tom Mariën, CEO/Founder of Equine Care Group, talk about what the partnership means for Rood & Riddle, its clients and the broader equine community. The conversation explores the vision behind joining forces, the opportunities for greater collaboration in clinical care, research and education and how the partnership will help expand access to expertise and innovation across an international network.
Most importantly, Rood & Riddle will continue to operate with the local leadership, clinical autonomy and commitment to exceptional equine care that have defined the practice for decades.

Together, Rood & Riddle and ECG are building on their respective strengths while creating new opportunities to advance equine veterinary medicine for horses, clients and veterinary professionals around the world. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

Dr. Matheus Felix and Alaina Barhorst join StallSide for an in-depth conversation about intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), an assisted reproductive technique that is advancing the possibilities in equine breeding. They walk listeners through the ICSI process, from oocyte collection and maturation to fertilization, embryo development, and transfer.
 
The conversation explores when ICSI offers advantages, how it can help maximize limited or valuable semen, and its potential applications for mares and stallions facing reproductive challenges. Dr. Felix and Alaina also discuss the science and technology behind the procedure, factors that can influence success, and what owners and breeders should understand when considering ICSI. Tune in for a practical look at one of the most rapidly advancing areas of equine reproductive medicine. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com

In this episode of StallSide, we sit down with Travis Burns, MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF, Associate Professor of Practice and Hospital Administrator at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. A renowned farrier, educator, and researcher, Travis shares his expertise on the science behind hoof care and the critical relationship between farriers and veterinarians.

The conversation explores hoof biomechanics, therapeutic farriery, laminitis, and the latest approaches to managing hoof cracks and promoting soundness. Travis discusses how advances in research and clinical experience are shaping modern farriery and how collaboration across disciplines can improve outcomes for equine patients.
From the forge to the veterinary hospital, this episode highlights the skill, science, and dedication required to keep horses healthy from the ground up. Watch episodes on YouTube @roodandriddle or visit us at www.rrvp.com