Research outputs
2026
The Human–Horse Relationship
Smith, R., & Furtado, T. (2026). The Human–Horse Relationship. In An Introduction to Veterinary Humanities (pp. 71-81). CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781003368618-11
2025
Challenges for the veterinary profession: A grounded theory study of veterinarians' experiences of caring for older horses.
Smith, R., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Ireland, J., & Perkins, E. (2024). Challenges for the veterinary profession: A grounded theory study of veterinarians' experiences of caring for older horses.. Equine veterinary journal. doi:10.1111/evj.14444
Being well together: A relational approach to the study of pet ownership and human wellbeing
McGlacken, R., Smith, B., King, T., & Ashall, V. (2025). Being well together: A relational approach to the study of pet ownership and human wellbeing. Human-Animal Interactions. doi:10.1079/hai.2025.0045
Drivers of decision making in pain diagnosis and treatment: Findings from an ethnographic study of veterinary practice
Smith, R., Perkins, E., Pinchbeck, G., & Ireland, J. (2025). Drivers of decision making in pain diagnosis and treatment: Findings from an ethnographic study of veterinary practice. EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL. doi:10.1111/evj.14562
Owners' everyday interactions with their horse: Pain-related issues and those of veterinary concern
Smith, R., Perkins, L., Pinchbeck, G., & Ireland, J. (2025). Owners' everyday interactions with their horse: Pain-related issues and those of veterinary concern. ANIMAL WELFARE, 34. doi:10.1017/awf.2025.10036
2024
Belief systems and human behaviour: the impact on animal welfare and opportunities for change
Smith, R. (2024). Belief systems and human behaviour: the impact on animal welfare and opportunities for change. IN PRACTICE, 46(8), 445-448. doi:10.1002/inpr.479
Becoming a matter of veterinary concern.
Smith, R., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Ireland, J., & Perkins, E. (2024). Becoming a matter of veterinary concern.. Frontiers in veterinary science, 11, 1355996. doi:10.3389/fvets.2024.1355996
2022
Conceptualising older horse care: a sociological exploration of the human-horse relationship
Smith, R. (2022, December 2). Conceptualising older horse care: a sociological exploration of the human-horse relationship.
A Qualitative Exploration of UK Leisure Horse Owners’ Perceptions of Equine Wellbeing
Smith, R., Furtado, T., Brigden, C., Pinchbeck, G., & Perkins, E. (2022). A Qualitative Exploration of UK Leisure Horse Owners’ Perceptions of Equine Wellbeing. Animals, 12(21), 2937. doi:10.3390/ani12212937
2021
How Happy Are Equine Athletes? Stakeholder Perceptions of Equine Welfare Issues Associated with Equestrian Sport
Furtado, T., Preshaw, L., Hockenhull, J., Wathan, J., Douglas, J., Horseman, S., . . . Hall, C. (2021). How Happy Are Equine Athletes? Stakeholder Perceptions of Equine Welfare Issues Associated with Equestrian Sport. ANIMALS, 11(11). doi:10.3390/ani11113228
Caring for the Older Horse: A Conceptual Model of Owner Decision Making
Smith, R., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Ireland, J., & Perkins, E. (2021). Caring for the Older Horse: A Conceptual Model of Owner Decision Making. ANIMALS, 11(5). doi:10.3390/ani11051309