Louise Crow Equine Services

Louise Crow Equine Services Senior Vet-IR Infrared Imaging Consultant. Freelance Coach - Qualified BHS APC (since 1992)
Quantum Bridle Fitter

The Quantum BridleCommon problems, causes and how the Quantum can help.Please feel free to pm for more info and to book ...
06/12/2022

The Quantum Bridle

Common problems, causes and how the Quantum can help.

Please feel free to pm for more info and to book a Quantum bridle fiiting where you can try before you buy!

Why and How the Quantum bridle was designed... and why the name Quantum In the past the term bridle lameness was used to describe a horse that was sound until the bridle went on and then it went lame. There was no scientific evidence to back this knowledge up, but it was a well known phenomenon.Two....

And that's a wrap, last screening of the week submitted to Vet-IR's veterinary team for interpretation and report of fin...
25/11/2022

And that's a wrap, last screening of the week submitted to Vet-IR's veterinary team for interpretation and report of findings.
The screening is completely non evasive and once the horse's have checked out the equipment, they always soon relax and settle in to the process.

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20/11/2022

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Are you worried that your horse's behaviour or performance maybe related to pain?I offer free consultations where I will...
18/11/2022

Are you worried that your horse's behaviour or performance maybe related to pain?

I offer free consultations where I will listen to your concerns and between us we will decide whether Vet-IR 's infrared imaging would be a good starting point and best option for you and your horse.

Please feel free to pm and I will get back to you asap.

Happy 2sday! As Infrared Imaging measures the blood flow through the skin surface, any artefacts such as clip markings, ...
15/11/2022

Happy 2sday!

As Infrared Imaging measures the blood flow through the skin surface, any artefacts such as clip markings, injuries, mud etc need to be accounted for to ensure accurate results.

Happy Monday, hope you all have a great week 😊
14/11/2022

Happy Monday, hope you all have a great week 😊

11/11/2022

If you have been following my page you will know that my mare 'Hope' has KS and SI disease. Which was detected and now monitored by infrared imaging.

Following her last scan I am reasurred that Hope is not in pain. So now with the help of my trainer Wiola, Aspire Equestrian Riding Academy and the Quantum Bridle (which she loves!), we are really focussing on coordination, ie inside hind to outside fore, engagement through the hind and suppleness. Showing her that when she stays relaxed, supple and pushes from her inside hind by understanding the meaning of the rider's inside leg. Then pushing through to the outside rein she will feel comfortable. Rather than pulling herself up through her shoulders, tensing and causing the opposite effect.

Looking forward to next week's session, I think Hope is enjoying them too!

Kissing Spine Syndrome & SI Dysfunction Identified in Headshaker – Infrared Imaging10 year old mare who was referred for...
09/11/2022

Kissing Spine Syndrome & SI Dysfunction Identified in Headshaker – Infrared Imaging

10 year old mare who was referred for IR imaging due to head shaking/ tossing and increased bronking.

Infrared imaging successfully identified kissing spine syndrome and flagged SI pathology. Which a combined approach of further investigation/ diagnostic imaging and treatment helped to diagnose and manage.

Cases such as these are common and are normally always start with concerns over performance or behaviour. Full body infrared imaging is a superb place to start to gain a full perspective before honing in on regional areas.

Sacroiliac (SI) pathology is often seen on cases relating to long term spinal/ back pathology so it is important that we consider and treat the horse as a whole otherwise we can treat the primary concern and not consider the impact of secondary issues.

“I believe that, if I hadn’t had the thermography report done, Ruby’s diagnoses would have taken much longer to pin down, at the expense of her comfort and wellbeing.” Owner, Jessica Lees

Me and my girl playing around in the sun
09/11/2022

Me and my girl playing around in the sun

A very interesting and unusual case.This mare has been literally self harming by biting her front legs as you can see in...
07/11/2022

A very interesting and unusual case.

This mare has been literally self harming by biting her front legs as you can see in the photos.

Her vet referred her for Vet-IR imaging to see if there was any indication that the reason for this behaviour was neurological.

The Vet-IR report summarised:

There are several thermal asymmetries noted and some areas of hyperthermic inflammation. Please be aware that the skin lesions caused by self mutilation may affect the images we have acquired.

However, particularly right fore there is evidence of marked hyperthermic inflammation proximal to the area of self mutilation which may represent a significant finding and support the clinical suspicion.

It may also be prudent (if it hasn’t already been done) to rule out other systemic disease which can cause pruritis or peripheral neuropathy.

The Quantum bridles really do look very smart as well as being designed with your horses total comfort in mind.They are ...
07/11/2022

The Quantum bridles really do look very smart as well as being designed with your horses total comfort in mind.

They are available in a snaffle, frontier or double bridle, brown, black and with or without bling!

Because they are bespoke it is recommended to have them fitted by a Quantum Bridle Consultant like myself.

Please watch the video to see more on how the bridle really works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCLtg2qi9QU

The Quantum BridleCommon problems, causes and how the Quantum can help.Please feel free to contact me for more info and ...
06/11/2022

The Quantum Bridle

Common problems, causes and how the Quantum can help.

Please feel free to contact me for more info and for a bespoke fitting where you can try before you buy.

Why and How the Quantum bridle was designed... and why the name Quantum In the past the term bridle lameness was used to describe a horse that was sound until the bridle went on and then it went lame. There was no scientific evidence to back this knowledge up, but it was a well known phenomenon.Two....

04/11/2022

Vet-IR imaging is non evasive as requires no sedation and can be performed at your premises, making it a very stress free experience for your horse.

A full body scan takes about 1 - 1 1/2 hours and involves taking 2 sets of exactly the same images. One before exercise then the second after the horse has been lunged or ridden (whatever is easier for you and your horse).

These images are sent to Vet-IR's team of vets for analysis and interpretation. A veterinary report is then produced, with a summary of findings and recommendations.

Please pm for more info and free consultations.

The Quantum Bridle in action with Kim Vernon and her horse Christopher.  Christopher has been on the European showjumpin...
03/11/2022

The Quantum Bridle in action with Kim Vernon and her horse Christopher. Christopher has been on the European showjumping circuit, and now has a successful dressage career, currently competing at PSG . The main reason for Kim wanting to try the bridle was to allow the nose out a little more, which has certainly happened! What also happened was a huge improvement in the action and ground coverage of the hind leg! And so we have another, fabulous, team Quantum member!

The Quantum Bridle in action with Kim Vernon and her horse Christopher. Christopher has been on the European showjumping circuit, and now has a successful d...

I simply love horses and so I always want the best for not only my horses but others too.   This is why I find my job so...
02/11/2022

I simply love horses and so I always want the best for not only my horses but others too.

This is why I find my job so rewarding as infrared imaging (thermography) can really help with ensuring that our equine partners are as healthy and pain free as possible.

I have now been a Senior Vet-IR consultant for 6 years and thankfully much research has been undertaken to improve the detection of pain in horses. As can be seen in Sue Dyson's video - 24 Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain.

As a test of function, infrared imaging (thermal imaging) enables clinicians to objectively quantify the animal’s subjective feeling of pain. Through the identification of physiological (autonomic) dysfunction we are able to correlate with regions of potential pain.

I am also a Quantum Bridle consultant which is another service I offer to help assist with our horse's comfort. These bridles are quite simply the best on the market as they are:

Innovative - designed for your horses ultimate comfort and performance
Intelligent - created through extensive research and alongside experts
Beautiful -subtle stunning design
Bespoke - components for different sizes, accessories for different tastes

So if you are thinking of what to treat your horse for Christmas (or any time of the year). Why not invest in their health and comfort, by having them imaged or giving them a Quantum bridle?
For more info please feel free to message, as I am always more than happy to discuss all of the above and more in much more detail!


https://www.24horsebehaviors.org/?fbclid=IwAR1PGtUdlRVko0iNySZIcLZJcUbx6p44aAqnh3rIFBG5I9oz7LJm7JvPez8

“The question we asked was: can we determine, by looking at facial expressions and other behaviors, whether the horse has musculoskeletal pain?”– Dr. Sue Dyson Click to watch for free now This documentary has been brought to you for free By Padma Video in partnership with The Train with Trust ...

05/10/2022

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28/09/2022

Did you know the Quantum Bridle is available as a double as well as a snaffle?
Here is Maud trying the double bridle. If you would like to try either bridle for your horse please just drop me a PM!

We regularly get the saddler out to look at our saddles but have you ever considered how your bridle fits and how comfor...
15/09/2022

We regularly get the saddler out to look at our saddles but have you ever considered how your bridle fits and how comfortable your horse is wearing it?

I am experienced in fitting the Quantum Bridle and have a selection available to try. If you are interested in trying one please drop me a message for more information.

www.quantum.bridle.com

I have some great news to share...Further to my last post about my mare Hope and whether to medicate her SI.I have recei...
12/09/2022

I have some great news to share...

Further to my last post about my mare Hope and whether to medicate her SI.

I have received the veterinary report which says:

'When compared to the scans taken in 2019 and 2020 the SI region appears hugely improved. There is some indication of right sided dysfunction represented by sciatic groove hypothermia but this may simply be reflective of gait alteration and pain due to hock pathology' (Dr Kate Granshaw - BVetMed(Hons) CertAVP(EM) CertAVP(ESO) MRCVS)

You can see from the images taken in 2019, 2020 and 2022 the decrease of inflammation. So in answer to my question on whether to medicate or not. I am not going to medicate her SI again but I will ask my vet to further investigate her hocks. Which did come up in the 2020 report and were x-rayed at the time but no changes found. So this finding may well be due to transitioning her to barefoot and therefore altering her gait.

In the meantime I am so pleased that all my hard work, time and patience is starting to pay off.

Infrared Imaging has certainly helped and I can say hand on heart what a brilliant monitoring tool it is!

08/09/2022
07/09/2022

Thermal imaging is a great way of looking at the horse as a whole and identifying areas of concern that could be causing any underlying problems.

It is often said that prevention is better than cure and in some cases thermal imaging can highlight areas for further investigation before the issue has developed

05/09/2022

'Autumn & Winter Offer'

Due to the current economic climate, I understand that times are hard for all and really don't want it to affect our horses. So I have decided to go back to 2016 prices, the year I first became an imaging consultant.

Vet-IR - Infrared (Thermal) Imaging is an excellent tool -

As it is cost effective, non evasive and can be performed at your premises.

If you have concerns about your horse's performance or would like to monitor them through the competition season.

Can help isolate areas of concern where there is a difficult to diagnose lameness.

Can indicate potential areas of concern before the horse presents any obvious signs of lameness.

Therefore providing the opportunity to assist with lameness and early investigation as well as being a useful and effective tool to use for monitoring and rehabilitation.

Please have a look at my page and Vet-IR website for more information and case studies, inc how I use the technology for my own horse.

Feel free to message for a free consultation.

Great to see this video coming out and the reason I became a Vet-IR imaging consultant. Infrared imaging is a great tool...
03/09/2022

Great to see this video coming out and the reason I became a Vet-IR imaging consultant.

Infrared imaging is a great tool to help evaluate pain.

It enables clinicians to objectively quantify the animal’s subjective feeling. The real time visual images can help to communicate with clients during investigation and encourage appropriate treatment plans.

“WE ARE CONDITIONED THAT MANY HORSE BEHAVIORS ARE NORMAL, BUT THEY ARE NOT. WE NEED TO APPRECIATE THAT WHAT WE CALL ‘NAUGHTY HORSES’ ARE ACTUALLY THOSE IN PAIN.”– Dr. Sue Dyson Shifting the paradigm of how we see lameness.The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain is a film that dares to...

To Medicate or not to Medicate, that is the question? If you have been following my page, you will know all about my mar...
31/08/2022

To Medicate or not to Medicate, that is the question?

If you have been following my page, you will know all about my mare 'Hope' who with the help of Vet-IR imaging was diagnosed with kissing spine and sacroiliac disease last year.

She was then medicated with steroids and osphos but now I am wondering if she needs treating again. She has improved so much over the last year, not just physically but a much happier horse in general. She does however still struggle with cantering in the school and on the lunge, so hence my question on whether to medicate again.

To help myself and my vet with this decision I have imaged her back and SI which will show if there is any inflammation indicating discomfort.

Infrared Imaging (thermography) certainly is an excellent monitoring tool which I am taking full advantage of!

The images have now been sent to Vet-IR's team of vets for interpretation where they will use the original set of scans for comparison.

Really can't wait for the results, of which I will share with you as soon as I receive the report.

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24/08/2022

Poor Performance - Update

Further to my last post, we have received the Vet-IR report, of which the summary is as follows ...

'The areas which were highlighted through thermal imaging include the following: back, right side of the neck (particularly C5/6 and C6/7), hocks and proximal metatarsal region (which
may reflect proximal suspensory pathology).

There are also some indicators of asymmetrical loading of the forelimbs which could be associated with lameness'
Dr Kate Granshaw MRCVS

The client's vet subsequently found through x-raying, slight arthritic changes in the neck - C5 and C6 as well as considerable changes in the hocks. At this point he doesn't think that there is a problem with the hind suspensories but taking into consideration that infrared imaging detects early stage pathology, this is an area to keep an eye on.

He has medicated the hocks and will wait a few weeks to see if this has made any difference before possibly medicating the neck. As he wanted to treat one area at a time to see if any improvement, he will then know the cause of the poor performance issues.

It is so refreshing and rewarding to see our technology being used the way it should. In this case following our full body screening there was no need to nerve block as the report had clearly highlighted the areas of concern. Thus saving the horse any unnecessary further stress and discomfort and for the owner, saving her some pennies!

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