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Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations
February 19, 2026
⎯ Christa Lesté-Lasserre
While pain is often part of owners’ underlying concern about their senior horse, it is rarely the explicit reason horses are presented to veterinarians.
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A Look at Poor Performance in Horses
April 22, 2025
⎯ Erin Contino, DVM, MS, DACVSMR
Poor performance in horses is often caused by pain or physical discomfort. Your veterinarian can help you get to the bottom of the issue.
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