Equine Infrared

Welcome to Equine Infrared

This website has been formed to give you a complete insight into this modality, which is becoming widely accepted by the equine industry as a valuable tool to assist in the detection, location, and monitoring of soft tissue damage and inflammation on your horse.

This service is available to all regions of the UK, and is available to both owners and trainers, and an ideal complimentary tool to the services of Vets, Farriers, Saddle Fitters, and Physios.

We are located in the East Riding of Yorkshire and conduct the service on scheduled region visits covering the full country throughout the year.

What is Equine Thermography

Infrared Thermography is a non-invasive monitoring tool that uses the very latest infrared imaging equipment and computer software to detect small differences in the horse's thermal condition and allows us to quickly and efficiently identify abnormal thermal patterns that may be related to injury or disease. By identifying abnormal patterns, often before other clinical signs are apparent, investigation can be instigated at an earlier stage. Early identification of injury or disease may prevent development of more severe conditions, and also allow monitoring of horses during the recovery process. Infrared Thermography also offers the trainer or rider the opportunity to monitor the effects of training before, during and after competition.

Previous research in human and equine fields has demonstrated that many injuries and physical conditions can be accurately detected using Infrared Thermography, even before any physical signs and symptoms are visibly apparent. Feeling the horse's legs for signs of heat is universal, however the hand can only detect heat where there is a 3-4° difference in temperature from what is considered to be normal and by this stage the damage is more severe. Because Thermography measures minute changes in the thermal and neural conditions it allows for the vet to be called earlier to diagnose problems therefore preventing serious injury trauma and stress to the animal. Infrared Thermography also provides a unique way to monitor the horse's recovery from intense activity, injury and illness.

Recent improvements in Infrared camera technology and supporting software have now enabled us to further investigate potential uses and applications in Equine monitoring.

The benefits of thermal imaging

Thermal imaging can identify muscle and ligament damage.
Thermal imaging is non invasive, safe and humane.
Thermal Imaging uses no Radiation for detection and is humane unlike other modalties.

Thermal imaging can reduce medical costs by determine injury or illness before it becomes too serious.
Thermal imaging is quick and stress free and can be performed in the horses stable
Thermal imaging can solve behavioural problem

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Our objective

Our objective in this study is to establish normal thermal patterns in horses under controlled conditions and the effects of the environment on those patterns using the latest technology. This will then allow us to identify what is abnormal, and therefore requires veterinary assessment or investigation. This gives the rider, trainer, owner and vets the opportunity to take necessary action.

Unlike Radiography and Scintigraphy, Infrared Thermographic Imaging does not involve radiation or radioactive materials and is therefore perfectly safe for the horse and the handler. In most cases the results of the Thermographs can be provided instantly to enable vets, owners and riders to make prompt decisions on appropriate treatment.

Diagnostic/Base Scan Visits

These visits are ideal for first time users of thermography on their horse. It will usually be prompted by concerns over the horse in competition, or while active leisure riding. It will help confirm problems exist, and where the problem is located. In some instances may highlight unknown issues. As a full scan is conducted every time, this acts as a base scan for comparison in future examinations.

These services are geared towards the discerning owner who appreciates the benefits of preventative and predictive maintenance, and benefits it has on overall medical costs.

Annual Wellness Program (monthly/quarterly/bi-annual)

This service is ideal for the individual who wants to give their horse the best possible care, at all times. The service can be split in to various periods to suit your concerns or care level.

In Competition Program (6 monthly visits)

This service is ideal for those who compete with their horse, and want to ensure their horse is in the best condition to take part during the competition season, and have piece of mind that injuries are not being sustained and ignored.

Rehabilitation Program (as required weekly/monthly)

An ideal service who’s horse is under treatment or forced box rest, this service operates by monitoring the progress of healing over the expected duration, and may sometimes facilitate earlier return to activity.

Specialist Visits

Saddle Check and/or Rider Profiling

Thermography can tell you if the saddle you use is a correct fit, and may be a cause for poor performance or behaviour, together with analysis of the rider in the saddle for correct posture and riding position. This service can be added to the usual inspection, but will require the horse to be ridden after the standard inspection.

Pre Sale or Purchase Surveys

If you are selling or purchasing a horse, the reassurance that there are not underlying issues the horse’s health. This service can benefit the seller in proving soundness to a potential buyer, or give piece of mind to the buyer of the investment they may make.

Competition Monitoring at race/event

This service is geared to the competition horse and how it muscles and ligaments are coping with the competition. It is carried out at the event, unlike all the other services, and aims to get a before and after competition view of the horses physical condition.

Complimentary Visits (vet/farrier/saddlery/physio)

It may be beneficial to have thermographic imagery carried our before, during, or after the professional services you already use. This may be requested by you or the practitioner as an aid to their prognosis.

24 hour Emergency Call Out

Equine ownership can be a stressful occupation, and sometimes you just want to know, and know NOW ! This service may help you decide your next course of action, based on the pain you think your horse is in, and at the time you want it done.

Equine Infrared

Thermal Imaging

Welcome to Equine Infrared

What is Equine Thermography

The benefits of thermal imaging

Our objective

What's involved

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Diagnostic/Base Scan Visits

Annual Wellness Program (monthly/quarterly/bi-annual)

In Competition Program (6 monthly visits)

Rehabilitation Program (as required weekly/monthly)

Specialist Visits

Saddle Check and/or Rider Profiling

Pre Sale or Purchase Surveys

Competition Monitoring at race/event

Complimentary Visits (vet/farrier/saddlery/physio)

24 hour Emergency Call Out

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