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 Thermal imaging allowed a quick and easy method of finding the exact location of this problem and eliminated other possible causes quickly.
This horse was basically sound but showing intermittent lame steps. The foot was warm and a digital pulse could be felt but from there on in it was guesswork. Knowing exactly where to focus one's energy can be a big relief to horseowners!
The right remedy and management approach can quickly be employed and painful...
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 Laminitis in acute phase
These images belong to a horse that is in an acute phase of laminitis and under veterinary guidance and supervision.
You can see the heat pattern relating to the pressure and descension of the pedal bone in the hoof capsule.
Thermographic imaging can be a convenient method for assessing progress through the acute and recovery phase and track positive and negative changes without the need to transport the horse any more than is necessary. Thermal imaging may prove popular in observing ongoing changes in the horse's feet and alert the owner to the onset of problems.
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You can see the pressure at the coronet band of these hooves are not uniform. Varying lengths of hoof horn will put different pressure on the coronet band showing an uneven pattern.
The next image shows a horse with a very unbalanced right foot. You can see how the forces transcend up the limb through the pastern.
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The older horse often harbours known issues which the horse owner may want to literally 'keep an eye' on in terms of how they manage the individual horse. Thermal imaging can provide you with a record of areas of inflammation and responses to work or according to the season. Obviously your vet needs to be kept informed of progress and thermal imaging can help inform your training or management protocol of an individual horse.
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