Smart Horse Technologies
helping riders perform with care
About Equestic
Founded in the Netherlands in 2019 by Leon Rutten, Equestic is the consumer brand of Smart Horse Technologies B.V. It was built on his family’s equestrian coaching heritage and strengthened by over 30 years of software and hardware product leadership.
Blending deep knowledge in equestrian sport with cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), product engineering, and marketing, Equestic is focused on innovations that genuinely support coaches, riders, and their horses.
Equestic’s mission is to “help riders and coaches perform with care.”
We believe, by 2030 every single sport horse will be equipped with sensors, allowing AI to create a digital twin and detailed tracking of each rider’s entire training history.
We stand at the forefront of equine movement evaluation, striving to strengthen the bond between horse and rider through clarity, insight, and care. Our products combine scientific research with cutting-edge AI (Artificial Intelligence) to deliver precise, actionable data for training, health monitoring, and performance optimization.
Our goal is to empower horse owners and riders to achieve peak performance while always prioritizing the well-being, soundness, and long-term health of their horses.
Equestic SaddleClip
The Equestic SaddleClip is a horse motion sensor launched, in 2018, after 2 years of experiments and engineering efforts in developing AI algorithms with 99% precision.
The Equestic SaddleClip is an equine motion sensor which is attached to horse saddle and records all of the horse’s movements during training.
The EQ SaddleClip is permitted for use across all FEI disciplines, with the exception of Vaulting, as there is no possibility to consult the device or communicate with it during the competition.
The Equestic SaddleClip is the world’s leading, multiple award winning, consumer grade, equine sports wearable.
The Equestic SaddleClip assists riders in finding the optimal training regime and has early warning indicators for potential injuries or strain.
Equestic Application and Platform
The data from the SaddleClip is processed by Equestic Application and AI Platform ensuring reliable storage and enabling deep insights from the data.
The Equestic Platform provides riders with insights into the quality of a horse’s movements and offers guidance to improve them. Users can select from several Equestic subscription levels to match their desired scope of functions and price.
By 2025, the EQ SaddleClip has collected data from more than 400,000 unique rides across users from 65 countries. This data sourced the development of the Equine Motion Performance Indicators Framework for horse development and evaluation.
The Equestic Application is available for free download on the App Store and Google Play.
Equestic Platform, empowered with artificial intelligence algorithms that evaluates the quality of rhythm, level of impulsion, balance of symmetry – and other Equine Motion Performance Indicators.
Key functions
of the Equestic SaddleClip sensor, Equestic Application and Platform
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Logbook – automatic log of date, time, duration, personal comments for each ride | |
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Time balance – measure the time for gaits on the left vs right reins or the time spent straight | |
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Transitions – track all transitions from halt to walk, all the up to canter, and back down | |
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Intensity – relative comparison of energy consumption between different rides | |
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Jumps – number of all jumps with a distinction by approach from the left and right | |
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Structure – visualization of training time spent by seconds on each rein | |
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Impulsion – measure of elevation force in walk|trot|canter with per second details | |
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Rhythm – clocking of steps per second and consistency measure in walk|trot|canter | |
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Symmetry – calculation of forces symmetry in landing, push-off, and rhythm cadence in trot | |
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Warnings – alert notifications of asymmetry patterns | |
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Benchmark – statistical reference of rhythm and impulsion by discipline and horse profile | |
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Insights – trend analysis of all measurements over the last 20 rides with deep insights |
Equestic is permitted to use at FEI Competitions and Tests
The EQ SaddleClip is permitted for use across all FEI disciplines, with the exception of Vaulting, as there is no possibility to consult the device or communicate with it during the competition.
- In 2019, the FEI conducted a study on the effects of heat and humidity on competition horses. The EQ SaddleClip was used to record and analyze training intensity, gaits, rhythm, and symmetry of the horses participating in the study.
- Since 2020, the EQ SaddleClip has been permitted for use in FEI Jumping competitions. And since 2023, it has been approved by both the FEI and the USDF for use in FEI Dressage and Para Dressage competitions.
- In 2025, the EQ SaddleClip was ridden during warm-up sessions and competition rounds at the CSI Deurne (2*).
Trusted by Riders, Backed by Experience
Train Effectively
Measure your training activity and see your horse’s progress on key indicators
Prevent Injury
Detect injury related changes in your horse’s movement before you even feel them
Monitor Rehab
Monitor your rehabilitation program to know if you are on the right track
YOUR HORSE’S
TIME IS RUNNING!
Start with your SaddleClip now!
Special offer €248.99 and free shipping worldwide to get your hands on the Equestic SaddleClip!
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