Sleip Blog

Inside the hoof: a conversation with farrier Marc Jerram

Inside the hoof: a conversation with farrier Marc Jerram

We sat down with UK Master Farrier Marc Jerram, who blends traditional skill with modern gait analysis to spot issues early and collaborate with vets on targeted solutions.

Horsedoc helps Danish horse owners detect early signs of lameness

Horsedoc helps Danish horse owners detect early signs of lameness

At Horsedoc in Denmark, founder Peter Hjuler hosted a lameness webinar with remote orthopaedic check-ups. The results revealed just how often early lameness goes unnoticed — and why detection matters.

Managing the sport horse: practical tips for health and performance

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.

Compensatory patterns explained
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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.

Growing old gracefully

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.

Supporting expert decisions with objective data

Supporting expert decisions with objective data

At the 2025 Saudi Cup, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia used Sleip to support regulatory vets with longitudinal gait data — adding clarity and consistency to welfare decisions.

Gait analysis in practice: what data can – and can’t – tell us

Gait analysis in practice: what data can – and can’t – tell us

Gait analysis isn’t just about data – it’s about knowing what that data means. Hear it from biomechanics experts Marie Rhodin and Emma Persson-Sjödin.

Talking with Thibault Philippaerts: living the (equestrian) dream!

Talking with Thibault Philippaerts: living the (equestrian) dream!

Learn what Thibault Philippearts has to say about life at the stables, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of putting horse welfare first.

5 minutes with Christoffer Roepstorff, PhD, Biomechanical Researcher

5 minutes with Christoffer Roepstorff, PhD, Biomechanical Researcher

We’re a team of passionate horse enthusiasts and tech innovators, and we’d love to introduce you to some of the brilliant minds behind our work.