Sleip – Scientifically validated equine gait analysis app

Webinar: From data to action – Objective gait analysis in equine health management

Join this comprehensive session on how objective gait analysis technology and data can support equine health practitioners in enhancing decision-making and improving patient outcomes. Discover how this technology aids in monitoring horses, evaluating interventions, and fostering collaboration across the care team, from farriers to physiotherapists.

Thursday, November 7, 2024
19:00 - 20:30 CET | 18:00 - 19:30 GMT
via Zoom

Scientifically validated precision

Sleip’s AI algorithms detect and track key points on the horse's moving body from videos recorded through the app. At the heart of our technology lies innovations in computer vision, a specialised sub-field of artificial intelligence that mimics human visual understanding, but far surpasses our cognitive capabilities. The precision of Sleip is validated against a state-of-the art motion capture camera system using reflective markers, showing an insignificant mean error of only 2 mm.

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"As a perfectionist, I prioritize the well-being of my horses and our performance together. Since horses can't communicate in words, we must rely on understanding their signals. Sleip helps my vet, and me achieve this."

— Henrik von Eckermann

Olympic show jumping athlete and World Championship Gold medalist

"It’s great to have a tool like Sleip to back up your opinion and to be able to show precise metrics of any movement irregularity. It can work a bit like the cameras used for replay in ice hockey or football to prove your point."

— Lisa Lidbeck

Equine vet, FEI vet level 4

"Screening my client’s horses for asymmetries that are not visible to the eye has proven valuable for discussions with my veterinary colleagues when there are signs of limited function."

— Gillian Tabor

Chartered physiotherapist & reader in veterinary physiotherapy at Hartpury University

"Sleiping my horses is a routine that allows my vet and I to stay one step ahead, it helps us pick up on potential injuries or issues before it gets serious. My horses and I are a team, and as a rider I want to do everything I can to ensure their welfare."

— Max Kühner

Showjumping Athlete, World Cup & Championship Finalist

"Those that live in fear of tech replacing vets are missing the point. This is a tool to make you better. Sleip is better at seeing small things than what we are.“

— Marcus Swail

Irish team veterinarian

"I think Sleip can be pivotal for improved horse welfare. It helps me detect changes at an early stage, so I can make better decisions about training load and rest, and has significantly eased communication between me and my vet."

— Aminda Ingulfson

Rider in the Swedish Eventing Team

”Sleip is an unparalleled complement to my subjective lameness evaluation of a patient. What's more, by inviting clients to send me recordings we can monitor progress together, remotely.”

— Maria Terese Engell

Veterinarian and founder of Rider in Balance

"We follow all the horses in the national XC team of Sweden to try to see it before it happens. This is one way to make sure that the athletes get the best possible care.”

— Enar Tollig

Team veterinarian, Swedish eventing team

"This is useful for any sport horse in any discipline, as all can be susceptible to a higher risk of injury from training and/or competition."

— Olivia Rudolphi

Rudolphi Veterinary Service

“Sleip is a really good tool for monitoring horses in training, for early detection of lameness, and it’s also very useful at the clinic. We use it to help identify the lame limb, and for comparisons before and after diagnostic analgesia for example.”

— Marie Rhodin

DVM, DECVSMR and associate professor

"We used to rely on our own memory and old videos from our phones, but now with Sleip, we’ve got hard data. It helps us confirm what we suspect and track progress or problems in a much more accurate way."

— Dewi Bergman-van Mechelen

Equine physiotherapist and chiropractor

Jul 14, 2025

New study explores risk factors for orthopaedic disease in Swedish Warmbloods

New research using insurance data from over 15,000 Swedish Warmbloods highlights how sex, discipline, and early training impact orthopaedic disease risk. Co-authored by Sleip’s Elin Hernlund, the study offers based on population-level data for early detection and prevention in sport horses.

Jul 1, 2025

Trunk asymmetry data in the Sleip app

Trunk movement is now shown alongside head and pelvis — giving you an extra reference point when interpreting complex asymmetry patterns.

Jun 2, 2025

Export and share multiple analyses in one click

One of our most requested features is here: You can now export multiple analyses from Sleip — as a PDF report or a web share link.

Jul 26 2025

Managing the sport horse: practical tips for health and performance

Discover expert tips from Hilary Clayton on meeting the unique needs of sport horses while prioritising their well-being through the 5 essential freedoms of equine care.

Jul 1 2025

Compensatory patterns explained

Horses with lameness issues often adapt their movement to ease discomfort, which can produce compensatory movement asymmetries. This means a primary lameness in a forelimb can cause asymmetries in the hindlimb and vice versa.

Jun 27 2025

Growing old gracefully

Horse owner Justine Lagache and veterinarian Jonna Martinsson share how they care for 23-year-old Quebec, a retired school horse now enjoying his golden years.

Every step tells a story

Webinar: From data to action – Objective gait analysis in equine health management

Measure the horse's movements straight from iPhone video

Capture even subtle asymmetries

Why objective gait analysis?

All you need is an iPhone