Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO

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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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Equine Appetite Loss 
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When Is a Horse Considered Old?  
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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Energy-Saving Tips for Equine Facilities
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Dental Care
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Feeding Fats to Horses Video
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A Guide to Mature Donkey Castration
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