Making the Invisible, Visible
Then and Now
Thermal Imaging was once a core offering at Equine Body Works. Today, it remains part of the lens through which Becky sees the horse.
“It’s not about technology — it’s about paying attention.”
Although Becky no longer offers thermal imaging as a standalone service, her training and experience as a Certified Level I Equine Thermographer continues to influence how she observes, evaluates, and interprets what horses show us.
“Thermography trained my eyes — and my instincts — to see what others often miss.”
The legacy of thermal imaging remains deeply integrated in both Becky’s saddle evaluations and her bodywork practice, and she still references thermographic insights in client consultations and educational settings.
What Is Equine Thermal Imaging?
Equine Thermal Imaging uses an infrared laser to detect and visually map heat patterns radiating from the horse’s body. These heat signatures can highlight:
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Inflammation
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Compensatory movement
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Poor saddle fit or tack friction
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Circulatory and nerve issues
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Subclinical lameness — often before it becomes visible
It is a non-invasive, radiation-free, and pain-free method of seeing what the horse feels.
Why It Mattered (and Still Matters)
While no longer actively scanning, Becky’s years of thermographic work taught her how to:
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Recognize subtle compensations across the horse’s body
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Understand biomechanical connections between posture and pain
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Visually interpret asymmetries and thermal anomalies
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Speak with confidence to vets, farriers, and saddle professionals about soft-tissue and equipment-related findings
These skills are now embedded in her saddle fit assessments, her teaching, and her whole-horse evaluations.
Why It’s Still on the Site
This page exists to affirm the depth of perspective that Becky brings to her work.
Thermal imaging shaped how she thinks, observes, works with and advocates for the horse. That legacy continues in every saddle fit analysis and every bodywork session.