5 minutes with Christoffer Roepstorff, PhD, Biomechanical Researcher

What’s it like to work at Sleip? Imagine being surrounded by people who love horses, push the boundaries of technology, and thrive on making a real difference - just as much as you do.

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.

First up: Christoffer Roepstorff, PhD

Christoffer is our Biomechanical Researcher and a walking encyclopedia of equine movement. He’s passionate, knowledgeable, and, let’s be honest, could probably give a TED Talk on horse locomotion without notes. And the best part? He makes even the most complex biomechanics sound understandable and exciting.'

What do you do at Sleip?

– My work entails trying to translate whatever information Sleip extracts from recorded videos of horses into variables and results that can be clinically interpreted, and are of use for evaluating the horse's movement. Examples of this are the impact and push-off asymmetries.

What does your typical day look like?

– I mostly sit in front of the computer, writing code, looking at graphs, developing and testing new methods for extracting useful biomechanical information from Sleip recordings. Sometimes I also get to leave the office to do some lecturing about the biomechanics of lame horses and Sleip.

What motivated you to join Sleip?

– The technology and the team. Sleip’s computer vision approach to capturing horse movement is both powerful and accessible, making it easy to use in real-world settings. And the team? I get to work with some of the most talented and forward-thinking people in the industry

Do you have a history with horses? If so, how did it begin?

– I grew up on a stud farm, surrounded by horses from an early age. Both my parents are veterinarians who have dedicated their careers to working with horses, so in a way, it’s been in my blood from the very beginning.

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy playing board games in my free time. My partner and I also have a summer house deep in the forests of Värmland that we’re working to restore. The hands-on work of renovating a house is a refreshing change of pace from my daily desk job.