# Episode 64: Recognition and Awareness of Pain in Sport Horses Part 1

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Podcast: [The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-horse-first-a-veterinary-sport-horse-podcast-1148857)
Published: 2025-06-05T23:23:00+00:00
Episode link: https://declue-equine.com/podcast/
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## Resource

Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing pain in sport horses. She emphasizes her unique perspective, influenced by her life experiences and late entry into veterinary school. She challenges the veterinary profession to not ignore the signs and impact of pain, citing historical practices and current shortcomings. She also highlights the need for better education, awareness, and collaboration among veterinarians, body workers, and trainers. Part two of this series will feature world renowned Veterinarian Dr. Sue Dyson. Dr. DeClue and Dr. Dyson further discuss the importance of Dr. Dyson's development of the pain ethogram for owners, trainers and veterinarians to recognize when and if their horse is in pain.

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