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803-641-4271
Debbie LaBerge MS Nursing, RN AAT
Certified Tech in Veterinary Thermology ITC Certified Level I Tech |
ThermoHorse ® Mobile equine
thermal imaging service since 2003. Certified equine thermal imaging technician serving Aiken, SC. Applications: Localize hoof stress, bruising & abscess. See patterns of saddle fit and rider balance. Earlier recognition of training stress & injury. Clues to pain source in vague lameness & unhappy
horse.
info@thermohorse.com
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"What
is Thermal Imaging?" Equine thermography
is a non-contacting tool that measures surface heat patterns on the body of the horse and produces a picture. Since your horse cannot tell you where he hurts, a thermography camera can help locate areas
with changes in blood flow. Both sides of the horse's
body should have symmetrical thermal patterns. Hot or cold asymmetries can be abnormal. Thermography is used with veterinary exam & other imaging tools.
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Above:
R-sided asymmetric saddle contact pattern on horse's back.
Saddle fit, rider balance or crooked horse? Thermographic patterns can help you, your vet, saddle fitter & riding instructor
sort these problems out.
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Above:
Horse reluctant on downhill. See heavier contact pattern under front of saddle. Saddle too wide & required fitting with
new saddle by saddle fitter.
View thermal
patterns on the bottom of your saddle after a short ride for areas of contact with the horse's back.
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Above:
Hot spot LF tendon on horse in endurance training. Tendinitis diagnosed by vet after exam & ultrasound.
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Debbie understands the demands on performance horses &
the importance of monitoring training stress and saddle fit. She
has been a horse-owner for over 30 years, an AERC National Champion and member of the Silver Medal USA Team at the 1992
FEI World Endurance Championship.
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Above: Face of hocks.
See asymmetry between R and L hocks. Inflammation R hock.
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