Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

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'Feel-Good' Horse Touch, Such As Scratching
Use stroking, scratching, and massage for bonding, inducing relaxation, and potentially a ‘feel good’  factor.
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Radiographic Abnormalities of Equine Neck Vertebrae
Dr. Sue Dyson discusses the importance of interpreting neck radiographs appropriately to determine the likely clinical significance of vertebrae abnormalities.
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Are Horses Born with Neck Vertebrae Variants Prone to Health Issues?
Be wary of associating variations in the shape of the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae with health issues in horses.
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Clinical Features of Primary Neck Problems in Horses
Can abnormalities in a horse's neck vertebrae cause problems? Yes. Do those abnormalities always cause issues? No!
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
Owners of senior equids should learn more about observing their animals and understanding what they see and feel, especially in horse limbs.
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How an Uncomfortable Horse Might Feel to a Rider
Dr. Sue Dyson explains how various behaviors a rider feels can be translated into what area might be painful to a horse.
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Additional Behavior and Musculoskeletal Pain Signs in Ridden Horses
Dr. Sue Dyson covers some additional equine behaviors that might be manifestations of musculoskeletal pain in ridden horses.
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Ridden Horse Performance Checklist: Behaviors in Ridden Horses that Might Signify Discomfort
There is substantial evidence that riders and trainers are poor at recognising lameness. Often poor performance or a failure to progress in training is blamed on either the horse or the rider. Instead,...
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Horse Behavior During Tacking and Mounting
If your horse is exhibiting an altered behavior when tacking and mounting, it could be a sign of anticipation of discomfort during ridden exercise.
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How a Comfortable Horse Should Feel During Ridden Exercise Part 2
An appropriately trained, non-lame, comfortable horse with well-fitting tack should be responsive to a rider’s cues when in an arena. That is true whether the horse is on the left or the right rein, and...
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How a Comfortable Horse Should Appear During Ridden Exercise Part 1
There are differences in behaviour between horses that are comfortable during ridden exercise and those that are not.
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