Equine Gait Analyses

Objective gait analyses- currently only held by vets in the UK

This clinically approved equine biomechanics system, offers a comprehensive analysis of your horse’s movement, eliminating the need for subjective interpretation. Similar to humans, horses exhibit left or right-side preferences, and acknowledging their inherent asymmetry is vital to prevent compensatory injuries and performance decline. Equigait’s superior capabilities, surpassing the human eye’s 25 Hz capture rate, provide an accurate assessment of your horse’s asymmetries.

“My horse is experiencing set backs in his rehabilitation when we progress the exercise”
During rehabilitation from injuries, The Equigait’s precision comes into play. It can identify subtle gait pattern alterations invisible to the human eye. By closely monitoring your horse’s progress, you can gauge improvements or regressions. In cases of regression, timely veterinary and physiotherapeutic interventions can prevent significant setbacks in your horse’s recovery.

“Early identification of asymmetry’s allows for intervention before injury occurs and performance is affected “

Sophie can customize a plan based on the results, to target your horses weaknesses. When necessary, Sophie will collaborate with a broader team to maximise the horses benefit. Equigait further enables straightforward comparisons between assessments, establishing a benchmark for monitoring interventions.

“We become aware that it’s time for joint injections for our horse when we notice a decline in their performance during ridden activities“
By the point in which the rider can see and feel changes in the horses way of going, many compensatory patterns and pain has already crept in. Routine Equigait assessment allows for close monitoring and to enlist veterinary intervention, before the horses performance has been affected.
This allows for consistent performance, slowing of disease progression and reduction in secondary injury developing.

Gait Analyses Services

Non- ridden packages

Basic package- 1.0 – 1.5 hours

1 in depth gait assessment of your horse with the clinically approved gait analyses system and trained practitioner. Gait analyses- walking and trotting up as well as lunging in both directions.
A tailored exercise programme based upon findings, incorporating static, in hand and ridden exercises dependant on your horse.

Silver Package- Non ridden- 3 services- Save £10.

1 in depth gait assessment of your horse walking and trotting up as well as lunging in both directions.
A tailored exercise programme based upon findings, incorporating static, in hand and ridden exercises dependant on your horse.
Gait re-assessment 3 months later to measure effectiveness and progression of the horses programme.
A report of the gait analyses findings on both occasions.
Sharing of data with the vets or other para professionals as required.

Ridden packages

Basic package- 2-2.5hours

1 in depth ridden gait assessment of your horse using a clinically approved gait analyses system.
A tailored exercise programme based upon findings incorporating static, in hand and ridden exercises dependant on your horse.
Gait re-assessment 3 months later to measure effectiveness and progression of the horses programme.
A report of the gait analyses findings on both occasions.
Sharing of data with the vets or other para professionals as required.
Assessing your horses movement under saddle can help to highlight any ridden asymmetry issues.

Please note- an un mounted gait assessment must be carried out prior to a ridden assessment.

Silver Package- Ridden- 3 services.

1 in depth ridden gait assessment of your horse, ridden.
A tailored exercise programme based upon findings incorporating static, in hand and ridden exercises dependant on your horse.
Gait re-assessment 3 months later to measure effectiveness and progression of the horses programme.
A report of the gait analyses findings on both occassions.
Sharing of data with the vets or other para professionals as required.

Assessing your horses movement under saddle can help to highlight any ridden asymmetry issues..

Please note- an un mounted gait assessment must be carried out prior to a ridden assessment.

Group discounts are available

Biomechanics clinics can be carried out at your yard. For groups of 4 or more, discounts are available.

Gait analyses and Physiotherapy

Gait Analyses and Veterinary Physiotherapy 2-2.5 hours.

This includes an in depth gait assessment of your horse walking and trotting up using the Equigait system.

Followed by a full physiotherapy assessment and treatment at a discounted rate- see here for more details on what this includes. A report of the findings from the physiotherapy assessment and gait analyses assessment will be emailed to you.

“This forms a vital part of our Event horses management “

“This has been instrumental in maintaining consistent performance between our horses hock injections”