Abstract: A portable recording unit (10) for recording the upper airway respiratory sounds of an exercising horse to determine whether the horse suffers from an upper airway obstruction condition. The portable recording unit (10) comprises horse restraining apparatus (200) wherein microphone (12) is mounted on support (14), which is secured to nose-band (202) of horse restraining apparatus (200), and recorder (16). When horse restraining apparatus (200) is mounted onto head (102) of horse (100), microphone (12) is positioned forward to and between nostrils (108) of horse (100). Recorder (16) is fastened to neck (104) of horse (100) or is located at a remote location. Portable recording unit (10) allows recording of the upper airway respiratory sounds made by the exercising horse (100).

Abstract: A portable recording unit (10) for recording the upper airway respiratory sounds of an exercising horse to determine whether the horse suffers from an upper airway obstruction condition. The portable recording unit (10) comprises horse restraining apparatus (200) wherein microphone (12) is mounted on support (14), which is secured to nose-band (202) of horse restraining apparatus (200), and recorder (16). When horse restraining apparatus (200) is mounted onto head (102) of horse (100), microphone (12) is positioned forward to and between nostrils (108) of horse (100). Recorder (16) is fastened to neck (104) of horse (100) or is located at a remote location. Portable recording unit (10) allows recording of the upper airway respiratory sounds made by the exercising horse (100).

Abstract: The present invention is a portable recording unit (10) which allows for recording the respiratory sounds of a horse (100) while the horse is exercising. The recording unit includes a portable microphone (12) connected to a recorder (16). The microphone is mounted by a support bar (14) to the forehead (102A) of the horse such that the head (12A) of the microphone is adjacent the nostrils (108) of the horse. The recorder is attached to the neck (104) of the horse. The portable microphone and recorder allow for recording of the upper airway respiratory sounds without having to transport the horse to a facility. Alternatively, the horse can be positioned on a treadmill (110) and the recorder can be separate from the exercising horse.