FREE TRAINING
An Introduction to Lameness Recognition
with Dr. Sue Dyson MA Vet MB PhD
Can you reliably recognise lameness in your horse? Many horses show signs of pain without a head nod or hip hike, and these subtle changes are often missed.
Why Horse Owners Should Attend
Recognising lameness early can make a significant difference to your horse’s long-term soundness, performance, and comfort. The challenge is that many signs are subtle and easy to miss until the problem has progressed.
In this live training, Dr. Sue Dyson will help you develop a clearer eye for movement, so you can feel more confident in what you’re seeing day to day.
What You’ll Learn:
Dr. Sue Dyson is world-renowned for her ability to decode the subtle language of equine discomfort.
In this session, you will explore:
- The key features of forelimb and hindlimb lameness
- Why lameness isn’t always obvious - and why some horses don’t show classic signs like a head nod or hip hike
- How to recognise when poor canter may be pain-related
- Why a horse can appear sound in hand, but still be lame on the lunge or when ridden
- The truth behind terms like “lazy hindleg” or “unlevelness” - and what they often really mean
- How to start assessing your horse more objectively so you know when to seek veterinary advice
- Live case examples to help you recognise lameness more clearly
Date and Start Times
Auckland
8:00 AM NZST
(Monday, 4th May)
Sydney
6:00 AM AEST
(Monday, 4th May)
Bangkok
3:00 AM ICT
(Monday, 4th May)
Johannesburg
10:00 PM SAST
(Sunday, 3rd May)
London
9:00 PM BST
(Sunday 3rd May)
New York
4:00 PM EDT
(Sunday, 3rd May)
Los Angeles
1:00 PM PDT
(Sunday, 3rd May)
About the Presenter
Dr. Sue Dyson MA Vet MB PhD
Dr. Sue Dyson has spent decades studying how horses express pain, including developing tools used by veterinarians worldwide.
Her work has taken her across the globe – lecturing, teaching, and working with veterinarians, riders, and trainers – giving her a unique, real-world perspective on how subtle changes in movement can impact performance and welfare.
Dr. Sue Dyson is more than a leading clinician; she is a passionate advocate for equine welfare, committed to helping owners and riders better understand their horses so issues can be recognised earlier and managed more effectively.
Register now to attend the live session and gain the confidence to recognise and respond to lameness earlier.
Sign up now to attend the live session and feel more confident about lameness in horses
If you can’t attend live, we’ll send you the full recording.