![Ridden Horse Ethogram research Sue Dyson's ridden horse ethogram](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZNOLjOEBwIBAuACBvXQjxdYSTzFIDsGAk7K1LZcdM37wK7TL-RGfOo0E2xApXjGpMVavzch6i76RoN7GYiAv2EJhMUKwxGDikMZCQgtt1II4Y15FaKETYs0dusWNcJRk7ehlag/s1600/HB+or+TJR+header+coats+of+many+colors+dyson+ridden+horse+ethogram+research+x500.png) |
This horse is demonstrating signs of musculoskeletal pain as described by the Ridden Horse Ethogram: 1) Ears are behind the vertical for more than five seconds; 2) Intense stare; 3) Mouth is open, exposing teeth for ten seconds; 4) Hindlimb toe drag. |
As flight animals, horses instinctively remain silent in the face of pain, A new study, published earlier this month by Dr Sue Dyson in the peer-reviewed journal
Equine Veterinary Education, shows that they however do have a "voice" if observers are trained to "listen".