Infrared Thermal Imaging - Horses-EquineIR - Dressage & Jump @ Ride Magazine by United Infrared

Sept. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Infrared thermal imaging with FLIR camera benefits dressage horses. Article by Dr. Joanna Robson, DVM,  Equine Infrared (EquineIR) veterinarian & technical director. Article @ Ride Magazine about using thermography - an equine infrared scan can show pain otherwise 'invisible' in a horse.

Equine veterinarian, Dr. Joanna Robson, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine specializing in the equine field, adds insight on how a doctor might use infrared thermal imaging as an effective tool in diagnosing injuries in performance horses.

This technique, as taught at the Equine Infrared course, http://www.EquineIR.com, and implemented by its technicians in the thermal imaging of horses, is a process now routinely utilized throughout the world.

United Infrared, the world's largest network of Certified and properly trained equine thermographers, is the umbrella organization over EquineIR. It has been in business now for several years,

With Equine Infrared, the invisible becomes visible. A brief history on the effectiveness and use of IR technology is offered by the doctor. Ride Magazine now has posted several images showing that pain in a horse, although  invisible to the human eye, can be easily detected through the process of infrared imaging by a Certified and trained technician.

Equine Infrared (Thermal Imaging for Horses) - has proven valuable in detecting potential pain issues in horses, as shown in the article just posted in Ride Magazine. The article was written by Dr. Robson, a Level I Certified Equine Thermographer, and a technical director of the EquineIR division of United Infrared's very large network of Certified and properly trained equine thermographers.

Several articles have been posted under 'Coach Gary's Equine IR Corner' as of August 2013. Equine Infrared (Thermal Imaging for Horses).  The column is sponsored by United Infrared,  and is titled "Coach Gary's EquineIR Corner". http://ridemagazine.com/

The article was written by Dr. Robson, who is not only a DVM, but  a Certified Level I Thermographer specializing in equine thermal imaging. Of great interest here is how both horses and their owners experienced relief as veterinarians were finally able to use infrared scan reports to pinpoint the reason for  their horses' pain. Dr. Robson's website is http://www.inspiritusequine.com/

The program is headed up by Technical Directors, Dr. Joanna L. Robson, DVM, CVSMT, CMP, CVA, SFT, and also Michael DeLeonardo Jr., C.J.F., A.P.F., R.J.F.

Dr. Robson was a featured speaker at the Thermal Imaging Conference 2013 in San Diego, and taught two classes on equine infrared. She is expected to present at Thermal Imaging Conference 2014 in Las Vegas, June 2-5.

One of the articles posted comes from Michael DeLeonardo, a certified journeyman farrier who is also an experienced thermographer, giving him a unique perspective in the field of equine infrared imaging.

Equally as important, UI's members provide 'saddle fit' services, which help horse owners ensure that the saddles on their horses are working as intended, and not causing injury or pain. More information on the various classes taught by United Infrared is available at its office: 888-722-6447, or at http://www.equineir.com.

The idea behind the network of infrared equine specialists is this: Get the answers you need to take corrective action for your horse from United Infrared's team of certified thermographers, who can provide a local service so your investment in your horse's health is reasonable--and includes a veterinary interpretation.

Coach Gary expects to post case studies from the various equine thermography members of United Infrared's 'EquineIR' group: thermographers who specialize in the thermal imaging scan of horses to help determine cause of injury.

The idea behind the network of infrared equine specialists is this: Get the answers you need to take corrective action for your horse from United Infrared's team of certified thermographers, who can provide a local service so your investment in your horse's health is reasonable--and includes a veterinary interpretation.

Multi-horse and ongoing survey discounts are available. Interpretation services available through affiliate licensed veterinarians. Travel fees may apply. Submit a survey request for a full quote in your area.

Uses of equine thermography include: pre-purchase; hoof balancing; inflammation; general diagnostics & preventive medicine; pre-event imaging; saddle fit; muscle/nerve injury.

This methodology has been developed and refined over the past twenty-five years and has been proven to be an effective imaging technique useful for veterinarians in the diagnosing of conditions.

Video information regarding how someone can learn about equine thermography as a business is available online, at United Infrared's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkBpQ2MiYwA&feature=player_embedded