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Horse and Hound Highlights the Power of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram

By Sue Palmer on November 30, 2025

The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) is one of the most significant scientific advances in equine welfare, recognising 24 subtle behaviours linked to discomfort. Trusted by vets and equine professionals, the RHpE enables earlier recognition of pain — often before lameness is visible — giving owners a clearer, kinder way to understand their horses.

Harmonious Horsemanship Wins a Winnie Award at the Equus Film & Arts Festival 2025

By Sue Palmer on November 25, 2025

Harmonious Horsemanship, the book I co-authored with Dr Sue Dyson, has been named a Winnie Winner at the Equus Film and Arts Festival 2025. This award recognises our shared mission to help riders understand the subtle signs of pain and build a more compassionate, harmonious partnership with their horses.

Early Detection of Osteoarthritis: Are We Measuring What Matters?

By Sue Palmer on October 8, 2025

Scientific advances now allow osteoarthritis in horses to be detected at a molecular level — but what does that really mean for comfort and performance? Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, reflects on whether early detection through proteomics is enough, or whether true insight lies in recognising the subtle signs of pain through behaviour, touch, and connection.