Lou Crow Infrared Imaging

31/12/2023

Looking to buy or LWVTB
Ideally around 16.3 mare or gelding, project or schoolmaster for grassroots eventing. TBs welcome as long as sound, kind and brave. However only have a small budget. If anyone has or knows of anyone suitable please pm🤞

18/08/2023

🌟Stifle Case Study🌟

LF/ RH limb lameness, lacking in impulsion. Unwillingness to maintain canter on the right hind. Frequent episodes of disuniting.

After imaging RH stifle was blocked out and a significant improvement was noted. X-ray/ ultrasound were limited in finding so an orthoscopy was performed. Defective stifle cartilage was diagnosed - developmental condition of the cartilage., RS worse that LS.

Infrared imaging helped to identify stifle pathology

12/08/2023

Poor Performance

The owner of this lovely mare asked me to perform a Vet-IR Full Body Scan to help her vet with his further investigation.

Brief clinical history is as follows:

* A-symmetrical pelvis so is mechanically unsound
* SI injected- no improvement
* SI scanned internally and no arthritic changes present but still
reacts negatively on manipulation
* Scoped with ulcers, still present after 6-7 weeks on re scope
* Weaning off gastroguard now, but would say they maybe
probably haven’t gone completely
* Ovaries scanned when in season and all looked normal
* Definitely uncomfortable bending on the right rein
* Still being ridden, fine now to hack, have started some schooling
in the big fields as not happy in the arena
* Next step is to block the SI, X-ray the neck and check for PSD

Both her owner and myself are now waiting tentatively for the Vet-IR report....

27/07/2023

Thank you admin for allowing me to share Part 1 of my diary of my ex racehorse Miss Geronimo. I hope that this group will also find Part 2 of help and interest. If so please like and follow my page to ensure you don’t miss any further posts 😊

27/07/2023

Tendons & Ligaments

Infrared Imaging is non-invasive, and is also the most effective “preventative” modality through its ability to detect temperature changes indicative of early inflammation or circulatory disruption.

In fact, Infrared Imaging has repeatedly demonstrated signs of soft-tissue injury, such as tendon or ligament damage, two weeks BEFORE any clinical signs of lameness, or heat or swelling were detected.

24/07/2023

19/07/2023

Following my last post, another interesting read…

18/07/2023

Ex Race Horses

If your thinking of buying one or already own one, this article is a great read.

These horses can indeed change their career to become great partners in many different disciplines.

But how many riders understand what may be going on underneath them and why those subtle or severe behavioural issues are happening?

If you are considering buying an ex race horse, please be prepared to take the time to ensure your horse is as physically and mentally happy as possible.

Ex-racehorses make great riding horses, but many come with physical issues. Learning how to identify them can save you, the buyer, a lot of heartache.

14/07/2023

How Thermal Imaging can help you and your horse...

Now the competition season is in full swing, Vet-IR (thermal imaging) is an excellent tool to use for regular maintenance and to monitor your horse.

Used at regular intervals it can be used to identify possible changes in the horse before it becomes a problem.

For more info, free consultations and for bookings don't delay and contact me today!

13/07/2023

Having performance issues or a difficult to diagnose lameness that you can’t quite pinpoint?

Infrared Imaging can help localise the source of pain or discomfort, an invaluable tool to help assess your horse and help with the decision-making process when proceeding further into investigation or treatment.

Unsure if IR Imaging is right for you and your horse? PM for more info and a free consultation.