Question 1

Who is the SaddleClip intended for?

Accepted Answer

The Equestic SaddleClip is designed for every rider who is serious about training and improving their horse’s performance. Basic measurements such as training structure, number of jumps, training on the left and right hand, training at each gait and symmetry show the actual load of the horse and are analysed in real time. Qualitative analysis, such as of rhythm and power of its push off, gives an insight into the horse’s development over a longer period of time. Train your horse to become a “Happy Athlete” and raise your own awareness of progress made.

Question 2

How do I use the SaddleClip in my training sessions?

Accepted Answer

SaddleClip is connected to your phone via Bluetooth. Using the Equestic app on your mobile, select which horse you are riding. Turn your SaddleClip on and off and view your results.

Question 3

Do I have to carry my mobile phone with me when I’m riding?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t. Equestic SaddleClip can buffer rides up to one hour long. You only need your mobile phone to turn your SaddleClip on and off. At the end of your training session, the SaddleClip needs some time to process the data, this takes approximately a third or a quarter of the time ridden. For 45 minutes of riding, the SaddleClip will need about 10 to 15 minutes to process. This process has to be completed before you can start a new training session.

Question 4

Won't my SaddleClip fall off when I’m riding?

Accepted Answer

No, it won’t. We have carried out exhaustive tests: on bucking horses, show jumping courses with jumps of up to 1.60m and on eventing horses. Up to now, the Equestic SaddleClip has never fallen off.

Question 5

How do I know if the SaddleClip is working when I’m riding?

Accepted Answer

When you are riding, most of the analysis is performed in real time on your mobile phone. A counter indicates how much time has passed. In addition, the blue LED light on your SaddleClip blinks when it is turned on.

Question 6

Does it matter which side of the saddle I attach my SaddleClip to?

Accepted Answer

The SaddleClip must be attached to the left saddle flap. It doesn’t matter if it is at the top or the bottom of the flap. It is important to position SaddleClip horizontally; at a maximum angle of 45 degrees. If your SaddleClip is not positioned correctly, the Equestic app will let you know.

Question 7

What exactly can I do with the SaddleClip?

Accepted Answer

We measure and analyse: 1) Time spent training at each gait 2) Time spent training on the left and right hand 3) Number of jumps / Number of jumps approached from the left and the right 4) How powerfully your horse pushes off at the walk/trot/canter and how this develops over the training session 5) How powerfully your horse pushes off at the walk/trot/canter and how this develops over a longer period of time 6) The rhythm at the walk/trot/canter and how this develops over the training session 7) The rhythm at the walk/trot/canter and how this develops over a longer period of time 8) The number of transitions 9) The symmetry of movement at the trot, i.e., how evenly the diagonals move in comparison to each other. This is measured both over the long term and within one training session. The Equestic SaddleClip has another important feature: data on a horse (all training results and analysis) can be shared with all team members, such as its vet, trainer and owner.

Question 8

Do I have to subscribe?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t have to. The standard app functionality is free for one horse. If you want advanced functionality or more horses you will need to subscribe.  For the full subscription details, visit equestic.com.

Question 9

Does the SaddleClip measure the horse's heart rate?

Accepted Answer

The SaddleClip does not measure heart rate. We recommend a special heart rate monitor for horses for this purpose. We are planning an update to combine the readings of Polar heart rate monitors with our data.

Question 10

How many horses can I track with one SaddleClip?

Accepted Answer

The number of horses is defined by the subscripton you have. You can track as many horses as you like with one SaddleClip, the SaddleClip itself is not limited.

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