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Talk Lameness
Published 29 Apr 2026

The standing MRI process

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Humphrey Grimmett
Humphrey Grimmett
Vet Surgeon
Humphrey qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2001. Following 3 years in equine practice in Bedfordshire and Leicestershire, he joined pharmaceutical company Schering Plough as a Technical Adviser, specialising in equine pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Humphrey has also worked for Pfizer and Boehringer in marketing and senior management roles. He is currently a marketing consultant supporting organisations across the animal and pet health space. He is married, has 4 recalcitrant adolescents and is walked by a fox red labrador called Chilli.

If you’ve ever wondered what acquiring an MRI study in a standing horse entails, then you’ve come to the right place. Thanks to Oakhill Equine Vets, we lead you through the prep a horse goes through before the study and then the process of acquiring the study itself.

You can also find out more in our resources section: Imaging Explained: What is MRI?

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