lameness And Hoof Issues, Pre Purchase Inspection, Back Problems And Saddle Fitting

Ex Race Horse Crozan

Last updated: 09/11/2011

Ex race horse Crozan was purchased by Sophie Gent, Managing Director and veterinary Thermographer for Equiscan. Crozan was turned down for two months to help him leave his racing days behind him, when brought back into work the following issues occurred. Equiscan's Thermographer Lisa Fisher noticed Crozan was not tracking up fully on his right hind, here is her report. Read more »

Monitoring Hong Kong Ex Race Horse Dor'win

Last updated: 13/09/2011

Monitoring Ex Race Horses

Dor'Win is a 12 year old Ex race horse that moved over to England last year with owner and trainer Pippa Hattan. During his time on the Hong Kong tracks he had understandably taken some bumps but he came though his racing days with little injury. His owner Pippa was keen to monitor him during training as she was getting him eventing fit after some time off. Read more »

Race Horse With Multiple Issues

Last updated: 13/09/2011

TB Flat Race Horse Green Agenda

Five year old race horse Green Agenda had been having multiple problems in hind and fore limbs. He came up lame behind on a number of occasions but problems seem more apparent on the near hind. MRI investigation had proven inconclusive and the next stage was Scintigraphy.  Left fore suffered with a seedy toe and was treated by the farrier three weeks ago. Owner and trainer  (Derek Shaw & Chris Hamilton) had hoped that this was the cause of the pain and they could move forward in training but other issues have persisted. Read more »

DITI Detecting Multiple Issues

Last updated: 12/09/2011

Multiple Issues That All Needed Attention

This 10 year old cob, Jazz had been suffering from multiple issues that his owner and trainer were finding difficult to locate. They were trying to decide whether to push Jazz on during training but they knew he just was not right. 

This study is over a period of one month and consists of a baseline scan and a follow up.

 

Laminitic Pony

Last updated: 12/09/2011

Nancy was a beautiful Welsh section C pony that had lots of talent before suffering with a bout of laminitis in May 2009. Pony has been intermittently lame in front feet  and X-rays showed slight movement to the left pedal bone but she was expected to make a full recovery. Farrier took off her normal shoes and pony became crippled so heart bars went on and she slowly started to improve.
After being sent for rehabilitation for six weeks in September 2010 she came back sound but once started light work and small jumps were too much and she became lame. Read more »

Back Pain

Last updated: 12/09/2011

Aqua is an 8 year old Westphalian that has been competing in dressage to a high level until his owner started to notice tension thoughout the back.

Poor Saddle Fit

Last updated: 12/09/2011

This dressage horse had been suffering with recurring back problems for some time. Problems were thought to be in the wither area so injections were administered just over six months ago. Owner believes that horse is uncomfortable during training and tends to bring his back up in the initial few minutes of exercise.

 

Pain Issues

Last updated: 12/09/2011

Pony has not been moving well during training and seems very uncomfortable. After inconclusive investigation owner and trainer are not sure what to do next. They are debating whether to continue to work her as they are worried she is in pain. Owner would also like to review her saddle fit.

Muscular Dysfunctions Affecting Performance

Last updated: 23/08/2011

8 year old Hanoverian Cross, Whizz had been suffering from a slight lameness and suspected back issues for some time. Owners Abby & Dawn called Equiscan to look for more information that may assist their treatment plan.

Poor Saddle Fitting

Last updated: 19/07/2011

This horse was a 10 year old eventer that has competed to a high level. His owner felt that his neck was slightly stiff on the right hand side and seems slightly uncomfortable during training. There was no obvious signs of a poor saddle fit and his owners needed to move forward with a treatment plan.
 

 

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