Episode 66: Recognition and Awareness of Pain in Sport Horses Part 3 - When it is NOT a Training Issue

Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses the importance of recognizing pain in horses, emphasizing that many issues misdiagnosed as training problems are actually pain-related. She highlights the need for veterinarians to understand biomechanics and pattern recognition to accurately diagnose and treat pain. Dr. DeClue explains how she identifies and addresses pain and stresses the role of equipment in causing lameness. She advocates for veterinarians to prioritize rideability and trainability over soundness and lameness, aiming to improve horses' quality of life and performance.

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Episode 66: Recognition and Awareness of Pain in Sport Horses Part 3 - When it is NOT a Training Issue is an episode from The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast by Ian Levitt.

This episode is 42:28 long.

This episode was published on Aug 12, 2025.

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