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Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS

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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses
May 14, 2026
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.
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Relationships Between Senior Horses and Their Owners Influence Management Decisions
March 24, 2026
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
The relationships owners develop with their horses over time influence how they interpret change and make management decisions as their animals age.
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How Veterinarians Approach Senior Horse Care
November 12, 2025
⎯ Rebecca Smith, BVM&S PGCert Vet Anaesthesia & Analgesia PhD AFHEA MRCVS
Views on horse aging and care can differ between veterinarians and between owners and their veterinarians.
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