About
Equigate is an all-in-one business management platform designed exclusively for professionals who work with animals, including equine massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, saddle fitters, farriers, equine dentists, nutritionists, riding instructors, and canine practitioners. Built with animal practitioners at its core, Equigate replaces paper diaries, scattered treatment notes, and manual invoicing with a clean, intelligent digital workflow. The platform is accessible via native iOS and Android apps — including offline functionality when there's no signal — as well as through any web browser on desktop. Practitioners can manage full client and animal profiles, schedule appointments with automated reminders, send invoices, process payments, and communicate directly with clients through in-app and broadcast messaging. Equigate also supports custom report layouts per profession, anatomical diagram markup for muscular and skeletal notes, exercise prescriptions, a built-in form builder, secure document storage, and a resource library. Multi-profession profiles allow practitioners who span disciplines to maintain tailored workflows and reporting for each role. With automations handling routine tasks in the background, Equigate reduces administrative overhead and creates a more consistent, professional client experience. It's well-suited for solo practitioners and small practices looking to modernize operations without complex setup or coding knowledge.
Key Features
- Client & Animal Profile Management: Maintain detailed profiles for both clients and their animals, with support for multiple animal records and profession-specific data fields.
- Appointment Scheduling & Automated Reminders: Book and manage appointments with a built-in calendar, automated client reminders, and waiting list support to reduce no-shows and admin burden.
- Invoicing & Payment Processing: Generate invoices, process payments, and automate reconciliation directly within the app to eliminate manual billing tasks.
- In-App Messaging & Broadcast Messaging: Communicate directly with individual clients or send broadcast messages to groups, keeping all correspondence in one secure platform.
- Custom Reports, Forms & Exercise Prescriptions: Create tailored report layouts per profession, build custom forms, and issue exercise prescriptions with anatomical diagram markup tools.
Use Cases
- An equine massage therapist managing client horse profiles, booking appointments, and sending post-session treatment reports from the yard using the mobile app.
- A saddle fitter scheduling fittings, storing saddle measurement records per horse, and automatically invoicing clients after each visit.
- A farrier tracking appointment history, issuing digital invoices, and using broadcast messaging to notify clients of seasonal availability.
- A riding coach managing lesson schedules, tracking student progress, and sending exercise prescriptions between sessions.
- A canine physiotherapist maintaining muscular and skeletal diagram notes, creating custom intake forms, and communicating with dog owners through in-app messaging.
Pros
- Purpose-built for animal practitioners: Unlike generic practice management tools, Equigate is tailored to the specific workflows, terminology, and reporting needs of equine and canine professionals.
- Offline mobile access: The iOS and Android apps work without a signal, making the platform reliable for yard visits, field calls, and remote locations.
- Multi-profession support: Practitioners who operate across multiple disciplines can select multiple professions and maintain separate, customised workflows and report formats for each.
- All-in-one platform with smart automations: Consolidates scheduling, communication, records, invoicing, and forms in a single app, with automations that reduce repetitive admin tasks.
Cons
- Niche audience only: Equigate is built specifically for animal practitioners, making it unsuitable for general healthcare, veterinary clinics, or non-animal service businesses.
- Pricing not publicly detailed: Specific plan tiers and pricing are not clearly listed on the public website, requiring potential users to book a demo or contact sales for details.
- Dependent on internet for full sync: While offline use is supported on mobile, full functionality and data synchronisation require an internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Equigate designed for?
Equigate is built for any professional who works with animals, including equine massage therapists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, saddle fitters, farriers, equine dentists, nutritionists, riding coaches, and canine practitioners.
Does Equigate work without an internet connection?
Yes. The mobile app (iOS and Android) works offline, allowing you to access and update records even when there is no signal. Data syncs automatically when you reconnect.
What platforms can I use Equigate on?
Equigate is available as a native mobile app for iOS and Android, and as a web app accessible through any browser on any device, including desktops and laptops.
Can I manage multiple animal types or professions within one account?
Yes. You can select multiple professions within your account and create distinct report layouts and workflows tailored to each discipline, such as equine therapy and saddle fitting.
Is there a free trial or demo available?
Equigate offers a bespoke demo call where their team walks you through the platform. Check the pricing page on their website for available plans and any trial options.
