At EQUNIQUE, our passion for equine welfare drives us to protect your horse´s health—both on the inside and the outside. To truly work preventively, we need to do more than react when problems arise; we also need to spot small changes early. One of the most powerful ways to do that is to document the horse’s movement over time.
This is where AI-based tools like Sleip can support horse owners and professional groups working with equine health, performance, and welfare.
WHY DOCUMENT MOVEMENT – WHEN “EVERYTHING LOOKS NORMAL”?
Many movement-related issues begin subtly: a slight asymmetry, a shorter stride, a change in carrying ability or rhythm that comes and goes. In everyday life, it’s easy to miss—especially if the horse “warms out of it,” or if different people ride and handle the horse.
With continuous documentation, you can:
- detect deviations before they develop into lameness or a longer injury period
- monitor the effect of interventions (training, farriery, rehab, feed/environment changes)
- create clearer communication between horse owners, veterinarians, farriers and other professionals
- reduce the risk of decisions being based on “gut feeling” rather than data and trends
WHAT IS SLEIP – AND WHAT CAN AI CONTRIBUTE?
Sleip is an AI tool that analyzes a horse’s movement based on video. The goal is to provide a more objective basis and a clearer picture of how the horse moves at different points in time.
AI does not replace a veterinarian, physiotherapist, or farrier—but it can serve as a complement that:
- makes it easier to spot small changes over time
- facilitates follow-ups
- supports professional decisions with a shared “language” around movement patterns
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Structured movement documentation can be especially valuable for:
- Horse owners: establish routines for screening and early detection of deviation and make communication between owner and veterinarian easier
- Veterinarians: follow-up before/after treatment, trend analysis, communication with the horse owner
- Equine therapists/physiotherapists/chiropractors: measure change after an intervention and plan continued rehabilitation
- Farriers/hoof-care specialists: track how changes in balance/shoeing affect movement
- Trainers/instructors: detect loading patterns early and adjust the training plan
This aligns closely with EQUNIQUE’s view of wellbeing: understanding the root cause and working supportively—not just managing symptoms.
GETTING STARTED:
Step by step:
- Order movement documentation through our webshop.
- You will receive an invitation from us including access to a simplified version of Sleip.
3. After your documentation, you will receive the full analysis results documented and delivered by us at EQUNIQUE.
A single video tells you something—but a series over time is worth its weight in gold. That’s where you can see patterns and early warning signs.
Connect movement to the bigger picture.
Movement is influenced by many factors: hoof condition, muscular balance, training load, recovery, environment, and sometimes also skin- or immune-related stressors. By working across disciplines, you can build a more sustainable approach.
EQUNIQUE’S PERSPECTIVE: WELFARE, UNDERSTANDING, AND PREVENTION
At EQUNIQUE, we want to improve horses overall health through a holistic approach—where well-being starts from within and where we combine understanding of root causes with supportive solutions. Documenting the horse’s movement using AI is a practical way to bring that approach into everyday life: more knowledge, earlier interventions, and better long-term well-being.
