News
Elevating Horse Welfare in Equestrian Sports: Insights from the European Parliament
What did the European Parliament say about sport horse welfare—and how does Equestic fit into the future of ethical training? Read the full report.
What the FEI Sports Forum 2025 Taught Us About the Future of Horsemanship
Discover how the 2025 FEI Sports Forum is reshaping ethical training in equestrian sport and how Equestic’s data-driven tools are helping riders align performance with horse welfare.
FEI Rules Update 2025
Learn about latest changes the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) made for Dressage and Para dressage competitions Rules in 2025.
Equestic and DCTerra Revolutionize Equine Professional Education
Smart Horse technologies BV, a leading innovator in equine performance technology, and DCTerra, a prominent institution in agricultural and equine education, are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the education and training of equestrian professionals.
Equestic and Equine Tendon Unite to Transform Injury Prevention and Recovery
Dutch horse training innovator partners with global leader in soft tissue injury prevention and rehabilitation to enhance proactive horse health management, combining advanced injury prevention, precise diagnostics, and ongoing recovery monitoring.
Transform USD 300 Billion Equestrian Industry
Equestic announced its Equestic Coach-Copilot, a first-of-its kind AI-powered solution, improving performance and safety for riders and horses.
Knowledge and best practices
How to Build a Horse’s Topline: Proven Tips for Lasting Results
Discover how to build your horse’s topline with expert tips, smart tech, and the Equestic SaddleClip. Get stronger, straighter results that last.
Spot Horse Fatigue Before It Causes Trouble with Fitness Tracking Tools
Catch subtle signs of horse fatigue before they become a problem. Learn how the Equestic SaddleClip helps you train smarter and prevent overloading.
Supercompensation in Horses: Real-Time Training with the Equestic SaddleClip
Learn how to use the Equestic SaddleClip to train at the right time for better fitness, faster recovery, and injury-free performance gains.
Training Alone? Let the Equestic SaddleClip Be Your Eyes on the Ground
Solo rider? Use the Equestic SaddleClip to track time, transitions, symmetry, rhythm, and rein balance. Real data. Real progress. No guesswork.
What Does a Straight Dressage Test Mean and How Can I Achieve It With Data?
What does straightness in dressage really mean? Discover how Equestic data helps you track symmetry, improve balance, and ride a straighter, more consistent dressage test.
How to Improve Canter Quality Between Fences Using Data
Want smoother jumping rounds and better distances? Learn how to improve your horse’s canter between fences using Equestic data. Track tempo, rhythm, and symmetry to build a consistent, balanced canter that delivers results.
How to Tell If Your Horse Is Working Evenly – And Build Symmetrical Muscle Tone with the Equestic SaddleClip
Wondering how to tell if your horse is working evenly? Discover how the Equestic SaddleClip tracks rein balance, transitions, and training symmetry to help you build even muscle tone and prevent imbalance-related issues.
Riding Exercises for Horses: Build Fitness and Topline with Smart Training
Discover riding exercises to improve horse fitness and build topline. Use the Equestic SaddleClip to track progress and train with confidence.
Horse Stretching: Why It Matters and How to Track Its Impact
Stretching improves your horse’s comfort, balance, and movement. Track its benefits with the Equestic SaddleClip and support long-term performance.
User Stories
How Equestic Helped Rosie Get Ahead of Arthritis – and Back on Track
How early data from Equestic helped Rosie’s owner catch arthritis early and monitor her return to soundness. A powerful real-life story.
Hi, I noticed you’re doing well with BillyBump
Explore the touching journey of Wendy and BillyBump, a testament to the unbreakable bond between horse and rider, enhanced by Equestic’s innovative technology. Join our community as we follow their story of resilience, share your own experiences, and celebrate the profound connections made possible through understanding and empathy. Discover the transformative power of Equestic in giving voice to our equine companions.
Callie Jones story of return to Grand Prix
Learn from Callie Jones, Grand Prix U25 rider, who brought her horse Don Philippo back from a leg injury to compete at Festival of Champions.
How Amanda Perkowski is preparing her horse for the National Championships
Amanda Perkowski (GP dressage rider) is working with horse Sonata MF (owned by NLP Center) for the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships on August 22nd-28th, 2022. She has shared with us how she is preparing for Championship using Equestic data. “I...
What influence does the rider have on a horse’s balance?
How you sit on your horse influences its balance. Are you aware of the influence you as a rider have on your horse’s balance? Read it here!
Equestic webinar overview: Why do you need it?
Why do you need Equestic, how to use it, what results to expect and how to apply new knowledge? The inventor of Equestic, founder and CEO of Smart Horse Technologies - Leon Rutten, answered these questions that arise for everyone who gets across the innovative...