About
EquiMoves is a professional-grade mobile equine gait analysis platform that uses wireless inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors attached to a horse's legs, withers, pelvis, and head to capture comprehensive motion data across all gaits and surface types. The system streams sensor data in real time to a gateway connected to a computer, where the EquiMoves motion-processing software computes biomechanical parameters and performs lameness and performance assessments. Unlike other systems, EquiMoves is the only solution in the world capable of simultaneously measuring all gaits and events in a single session and placing sensors on both the upper body and the legs—offering the highest accuracy and precision available on the market. Its software can detect subtle movement asymmetries that are nearly impossible to identify with the naked eye. The platform is designed for a range of equine professionals: veterinarians use it for lameness exams and pre-purchase evaluations; trainers and sport horse managers rely on it to monitor fitness and analyze training progress; equestrian sport organizations use it to objectively support judges; and breeders leverage it to select horses based on desired gait parameters. EquiMoves produces both basic and extended PDF reports for each test, making results easy to document, share, and compare over time. Backed by peer-reviewed research and machine learning methodologies, it represents the cutting edge of equine biomechanics analysis for clinical, competitive, and breeding applications.
Key Features
- All-Gait, All-Surface Measurement: The only mobile system in the world that captures and reports on all equine gaits across any surface type in a single measurement session.
- Full-Body Wireless Sensor Array: Wireless inertial sensors are placed on both the upper body (withers, pelvis, head) and the legs, providing unmatched biomechanical coverage and precision.
- AI-Powered Motion Analysis Software: The EquiMoves software uses machine learning algorithms to compute gait parameters, detect lameness, and assess equine performance with high accuracy.
- Automated PDF Report Generation: Produces basic or extended PDF reports after each test, summarizing findings for clinical documentation, client communication, or breeding records.
- Subtle Movement Detection: Identifies micro-asymmetries and gait irregularities that are nearly impossible to detect with the naked eye, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
Use Cases
- Veterinary lameness examinations to objectively detect and quantify gait asymmetries in horses
- Pre-purchase evaluations providing buyers and vets with detailed, unbiased biomechanical data on a horse's movement
- Sport horse fitness monitoring and training progress analysis to optimize performance and prevent injury
- Breeding selection support, helping breeders identify horses with superior gait parameters through objective measurement
- Equestrian sport judging support, providing quantitative gait analysis to assist judges with objective scoring
Pros
- Unrivaled Measurement Coverage: The only system globally that measures all gaits, all surfaces, and places sensors on both the upper body and legs simultaneously.
- Objective, Quantitative Data: Eliminates subjectivity from gait evaluation, providing reliable, repeatable metrics backed by peer-reviewed research and machine learning.
- Versatile Professional Applications: Serves vets, trainers, sport horse managers, breeders, and equestrian judges — covering clinical, competitive, and breeding use cases in one platform.
Cons
- Requires Specialized Hardware: The system depends on proprietary wireless IMU sensors and a gateway device, adding setup complexity and upfront hardware costs.
- Pricing Not Publicly Available: Costs are not listed on the website; prospective users must submit a request for information, which may slow procurement decisions.
- Niche Audience: Designed exclusively for equine professionals, limiting its applicability outside the horse health, sport, and breeding industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is EquiMoves designed for?
EquiMoves is built for equine professionals including veterinarians, sport horse trainers, equestrian organizations, and breeders who need objective, data-driven gait analysis.
How does the EquiMoves system work?
Wireless inertial sensors are attached to the horse's legs, withers, pelvis, and head. The sensor data is streamed to a computer gateway, where EquiMoves software processes the motion data and generates a lameness or performance assessment.
What makes EquiMoves unique compared to other gait analysis systems?
It is the only mobile system in the world that measures all gaits on all surfaces in a single session, and the only one with sensors on both the upper body and the legs simultaneously.
What types of reports does EquiMoves generate?
The software produces both basic and extended PDF reports for each measurement session, suitable for clinical records, client communication, and research documentation.
Is EquiMoves used in scientific research?
Yes. EquiMoves has been featured in multiple peer-reviewed studies, including research on using IMU sensors and machine learning to estimate horse speed and quantify collected gaits such as piaffe.
