Thermograph of Blood Supply Shod vs Unshod

 

I think these pictures speak for themselves!

 

Hoof thermography before and after the deshoeing process,

 Realized by Hiltrud Strasser and Sonja Appelt

 

 

 

Comparative thermographies between an unshod horse (upper images) and shod one.

Realized by Hiltrud Strasser and Sonja Appelt.

 

Hoof Balance: an unbalanced hoof is obvious to the thermal imaging camera. Areas of the hoof that strike the ground become very warm compared to the remainder of the shoe. This also can identify where a horse may compensate for pain by rotating or improperly placing the hoof to alleviate the discomfort.
 

 

Hoof Wall Separation

 

Abscess