Overground Endoscopy
Overground endoscope is used for the diagnosis of upper respiratory tract disorders in exercising horses. This new equipment allows us to see the larynx and pharynx during ridden exercise and assess whether they are functioning normally. The horse carries the endoscope and the images are recorded on a back pack carried by the rider and also can be viewed in real time. Horses can be exercised in a ménage or taken out on to the gallops where a galloping exercise test can be performed. This equipment has already greatly increased our ability to diagnose the cause of respiratory noises and poor performance in athletic horses.
