Equestrian Students access ‘High Tec’ equipment
publication date: Feb 24, 2010
Equestrian Students at Moulton College were recently introduced to the latest state-of-the-art equipment when they were given access to an Infra Red camera used in the diagnosis of injury through heat production in the horse. One of the first symptoms of an injury is the production of heat associated with swelling, inflammation and pain.
Senior Lecture Louise Dentith said ‘This was an exciting opportunity for our Degree students to gain experience with one of the latest pieces of equipment used in veterinary diagnosis and really provides them with excellent hands on experience.’
Equine Degree students Claire Hopson, Ryan Clements and Bill Chapman were extremely enthusiastic about the equipment and the opportunities it present for research projects as part of their course. Bill Chapman from Oundle said ‘The more experience we can get that links to industry, the better. Many of us are planning to get careers in the ancillary veterinary industry and this is just the type of equipment we need access to’
As well as veterinary diagnosis, infra red can also be used for research into equipment used with horses and can be used to examine how hard the muscles of the horse are working through heat production using different training methods and equipment. Moulton College is hoping to examine heat production in the horse when using the College’s Equine Swimming Pool compared with traditional school or treadmill work. Degree students will be involved in this research as part of their undergraduate dissertations.
For more information on courses at Moulton College please contact Student services on 01604 491131 or visit www.moulton.ac.uk , where you can also see the Equine therapy centre at work
