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It is very often the case that a symptom that shows up
as pain in the back for example actually has its root
cause somewhere else for instance the foot. The horse
will very often compensate for the injury by
transferring its weight to the other leg, causing
twisting and undue stress along the spine. Traditional
methods of diagnosis would be to treat the back, give
physiotherapy treatment or rest the horse. By doing a
scan of the entire body, areas that are showing
abnormalities in temperature can be easily identified
and the relevant areas of the horse given suitable
treatment. This often alleviates the secondary symptoms,
in this example the pain in the back
Case Study
 Abbie
is a middle aged cob who slipped and fell in her field.
A full body scan was carried out using the thermal
camera, and the results show some inflammation in the
stiffle area. She is also showing areas of heat
between her back legs and across her back end.
After consultation with her vet following the thermal
examination, Abbie is currently being rested.
Saddle Fitting
Are you sure your saddle is a correct fit? Is the rider
balanced or is the horse moving crooked? Even though
your saddle may have originally been fitted to the horse
at the time of purchase, as the horse’s body develops
and changes through training and conditioning, so the
fit of the saddle will change. A thermal inspection will
show the effects of the saddle on the horse’s back, and
will also show the effect of the rider’s balance on the
saddle. Use the inspection to work with your saddler to
ensure your horse receives the best fitting saddle.
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