The Tech Equestrian

Accidents happen and as an equestrian, we know the risks associated with riding a thousand-pound animal. So how can technology help advance the safety of ride tracking to bring peace of mind to those on the ground as we ride? There is a new horse tech innovation set to launch in September called EquineTrac and The Tech Equestrian had the chance to catch up with founder Tanner Oliphant to learn more.

WearableJuliana ChapmanSeptember 13, 2022

ALOGO MOVE PRO: Data-Driven Performance

With influences from the running world and technology advancements from the aeronautics industry – the horse world has advanced into the modern age thanks to a transformative tracking device called Alogo Move Pro. The Tech Equestrian had the opportunity to gain insight from David Deillon, Alogo’s founder & CEO who shared his background, the impetus for the solution and the features and benefits of this performance wearable must-have.

App - Training, WearableJuliana ChapmanJuly 7, 2022

Can Wearable Tech Help Horse Riding Schools Ride To Victory?

By now, it’s no secret that wearable tech is turning the tides on horse riding as we’ve always known it. Professional riders, in particular, have long recognized the benefits of using technology. Now, however, even horse riding schools are starting to see the value of this investment.
After all, horse riding schools that continually face legal and safety restrictions have more incentive than ever to oversee the best possible conditions for their riders. While this still includes traditional elements like properly-kept equipment, all-weather riding thanks to the addition of steel horse riding arenas, and proper training for all staff, wearable tech is providing an entirely new availability and scope. In this post, we consider three ways that horse riding schools most stand to benefit from implementing wearable tech right now.

WearableJuliana ChapmanApril 23, 2022

EQUESTIC SaddleClip – Perform with Care

The fundamentals of riding drive our success. As a beginner rider, we spend countless hours learning the basics so we can advance our skills. This training philosophy is also part of the digital training aid called Equestic – a SaddleClip that supports riders in their journey with their horses to enhance their training through data. The Tech Equestrian had a chance to learn more from US Marketing & Development lead, Francesca Toms in a recent interview.

App - Training, WearableJuliana ChapmanApril 20, 2022

Top 7 Health & Training Wearables for Horse Performance

Wearable, CommentaryJuliana ChapmanJune 25, 2019steed, fittest horse, seaverhorse, ekinox, Hoofstep, Horsepower Technologies, hylofit

STEED: One Device, Multiple Solutions

When Alan Wielunski stepped into the wonderful world of horses it was his young sons who got him hooked. “My connection with horses started 20 years ago when both my sons started riding,” recalled Alan. At first it was a hobby and passion for them but then gradually the whole family became obsessed. This obsession led to a successful sport horse business they own in the south of Holland called EMW Sport Horses.

SEAVER: The Next Generation of Performance & Health Measurement

PARIS, France: There are many intelligent and sophisticated riders looking for new ways to measure their performance goals. As is the case with Zakaria Antar, CEO and co-founder of Seaver, a former semi-professional rider who used to train with Abdelkebir Ouaddar. “I realized that aside from trusting my coach, there was no precise and scientific way for me to measure my progress,” explained Zakaria. Luckily with technology becoming more accessible and part of our culture, he found a way to monitor progress, performance, and most importantly his horses’ well-being through a product he co-founded called Seaver. After three years in development, Seaver’s first product was launched in April 2018.

HOOFSTEP: Advancing your Horse’s Health through AI

As equestrians, we tend to have many unanswered questions about our equines – from their fitness level to nutrition to recovery time after an ailment or injury. But thanks to Hoofstep, a horse tech startup based in Sweden, their new wearable is designed to be your virtual veterinarian to bring you answers you never thought possible.

Horsepower Technologies: A Breakthrough Solution for Lameness

Fast forward to today and armed with a decade of research and development behind the company’s first product called FastTrack™, Horsepower Technologies Inc. is proud to announce the commercial availability of the world’s first rehabilitative orthotic device for horses. “We leveraged existing technologies from the aircraft and sports medicine industries to bring to a solution to the problems in the new, equine market.” explained Mouli Ramani, President and CEO, Horsepower Technologies.

WearableJuliana ChapmanNovember 16, 2018wearable, wearables