Saddle Fitting and Infrared Thermal Imaging Service specialising in Equine / Horses All of these will have an effect on the working life of your horse.
We, at Thermal Communications, are concerned about the rigors of daily life on your horse. So we use Infrared technology to help you, the horse owner, become aware of the impact of these stresses and strains your horse is experiencing as a result of the demands you make on him from the tack you ask them to wear, the trim your farrier does, the training techniques your instructor suggests or just
This confirms my thoughts that horses might not come out of the stable or night camp in the morning the way they went in the night before..... do not always assume your horse is 100% and ready to work for you because he was fine the day before.
01/09/2016
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27/08/2016
Noseband Tightness in Competition Evaluated Many nosebands were so tight that even the tip of the measuring gauge could not fit under at the frontal nasal plane.
16/06/2016
A good article about a common problem seen so often today.
Managing a Horse's Underrun Heels The long-toed, low-heeled hoof is a common and difficult-to-manage hoof abnormality. Here's what you should know.
23/10/2015
It is time for riders to realise that if a horse needs aids like drawreins, then they are not comfortable in themselves or the way they are dressed for work. Horses are VERY sensitive animals and even a small amount of pressure in the wrong place will cause them to hollow away.
Switzerland bans the Drawrein Most events modernize and open up the warm-up arena to the big audiance. Unfortunatly this is not always with the hoped reactions. Horses that undergo the ‘rollkur’ or are ridden with a…
If your horse wants to bite you, don't smack him. Rather ask the question... "What is he trying to say?"
10/09/2015
Did you ask your farrier/trimmer what they thought about your horse's hooves and what they would do differently before taking him/her onto be part of your winning team?
Finding a Farrier Use these six tips to seek out a horseshoer who will keep your steed sound.
06/09/2015
Infographic: Signs of Stress in Horses Learn about the common signs your horse might show when under stress and ways to mitigate the possible causes.
17/07/2015
Inviting all horse owners and riders who care to come along and learn a little more about what your horse is telling you... but you're possibly not understanding.
30/03/2015
Video: How To Detect Ulcers In Your Horse Dr. Mark DePaolo demonstrates how you can detect Equine…
Just because it’s being marketed for use on a horse, it doesn’t mean it’s ok to use it on your horse.
Just because it works on your friends’ horse, it doesn’t mean it’ll work on your horse.
I've been so busy imaging and fitting saddles, trying to make horses as comfortable as possible in CT through to George, Knysna, Plett and Uniondale, that I've not had time to share my thoughts, experiences and findings. But here goes..... time to start sharing...
Yes... horses have only 1 mouth so it must be preserved in order that the rider can communicate effectively with the horse. But they also have only 1 back and communication gets scribbled if the back can't carry the 1 team member comfortably. A properly fitted saddle is the key.