Equine Thermography - Thermal Imaging of Horses

Research conducted by Dr Turner on racehorses in the USA has shown that Equine Thermography can identify areas of injury up to three weeks before your horse exhibits clinical symptoms. Horses are naturally prey animals, and mask injury to prevent predation. You might get the feeling that your horse is a little bit 'off', but not really know why - Equine Thermography can show you!

Equine Back Problems & Pain:

If your horse starts to display uncharacteristic tendencies such as dipping, flinching or nipping when groomed or tacked-up, a poor or reduced performance, unevenness or unlevel gaits, is crooked to ride, carries his tail to one side, is disunited or bucking into canter or rearing or bucking when mounted, it may be due to pain under saddle.

Equine Hoof Balance & Foot Problems:

An incorrectly balanced foot can have extensive knock-on effects on the leg and back. Imaging the sole of the hoof, and the thermal patterns seen on the hoof wall when weight bearing quickly show whether the hoof is unbalanced. Areas where the hoof wall is longer are under more pressure and friction than the corresponding side and therefore show as a warmer area.

Inside the hoof, early abscess detection is possible, allowing pinpoint accuracy when draining. Equine Thermography has also proved a valuable tool in early research studies into laminitis.

Equine Thermography can pinpoint where any issues are, allowing your chosen professional to administer a course of treatment targeted at this spot, and for you to see the results. Follow-up sessions can ensure your horse returns to work at the optimal time, and allow you to easily and graphically monitor the treatment progress.

Most bad backs in horses are actually a secondary problem. Equine Thermography can help to identify the seat of the primary cause, so this can also be rectified.

If you suspect your horse, pony (or even dog!) to have a niggling issue that you just can't put your finger on, give us a call and we can arrange a full thermal analysis and report. Let's take the guessing out of the equation and identify the root cause through thermal imaging analysis.

Call Justin on 0407 202 064 to book an appointment within the Sunshine Coast & Brisbane area today. Weekend and after hours call-outs available upon request.