Forces during locomotion by Hilary Clayton
How can some horses sprint at 60 kph or soar over high fences? In this blog Dr. Hilary Clayton unpacks the science behind Ground Reaction Forces (GRFs) and equine motion.
Feb 12 2025
Joop Loomans: How to use objective gait analysis tech in equine veterinary practice – and charge for it
Get inspiration on how to integrate objective gait analysis into daily practice. Joop Loomans, DVM, PhD, MBA explores how to unlock new revenue opportunities.
Dec 4 2024
The research of Hilary Clayton: From bit studies to Olympic performance
Dr. Hilary Clayton shares insights from her research journey at the McPhail Equine Performance Centre, where she tackled innovative studies on bits, rein tension, and equine biomechanics.
Oct 29 2024
Insights from Flyinge: Isabelle Fredricson on equine welfare and sustainable horse management
We caught up with Isabelle Fredricson to discuss her PhD research on improving horse well-being through strategic movement monitoring, training, and rest.
Oct 24 2024
The science of equine performance with Dr. Hilary Clayton
Vet, researcher, and horsewoman Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, FRCVS is a legend. We’re thrilled to announce she’ll be writing a series of blogs for Sleip.
Oct 4 2024
Interview with Dr Carolien Munsters of Equine Integration
Discover the future of horse care with Dr. Carolien Munsters, who is on a mission to elevate both the performance and well-being of horses.
Aug 27 2024
Biomechanical data scaled to horse size
How we measure asymmetries to support detection of lameness and increase precision of diagnostics, using AI to scale measurements to the horse’s size.
Aug 14 2024
Pushing boundaries as a physio in the world of high-performance sport horses
Discover how Dewi Bergman-van Mechelen uses gait analysis and collaboration to excel in equine physiotherapy and chiropractic care for sport horses.
Aug 7 2024
Gillian Tabor: Enhancing routine physiotherapy with tech and data
Discover how Dr. Gillian Tabor integrates objective gait analysis into routine physiotherapy and collaborates with vets in caring for both competition and leisure horses.
Jul 16 2024
Movement asymmetry: Biological variation or lameness? by Marie Rhodin
Marie Rhodin, DVM explores movement asymmetry in horses and whether it is possible to say when the asymmetry indicates lameness.
Jun 25 2024
Mark Casse: Talking with a racing legend
Dive into the world of horse racing with legendary trainer Mark Casse.
Jun 20 2024
Interview with Peder Fredricson – Winning with love and respect for horses
We caught up with Peder Fredricson, top-ranked showjumping rider and Olympian medalist, about his routines, the upcoming Olympics and motion analysis.
Jun 4 2024
A passion for prevention: Meet equine physiotherapist Dewi Bergman-van Mechelen
Dewi Bergman-van Mechelen is the leading equine physio. She specialises in orthomanual therapy, chiropraxis, and sports rehabilitation for horses.
May 30 2024
Rehabilitation: the road back to recovery with Morgan Lashley
In our latest blog, Dr. Morgan Lashley, DVM, ECVSMR, talks us through the importance of a tailored approach and details the different rehabilitation phases
May 16 2024
Talking biological fingerprints at the EGAS course in Lüsche
Experts Michael Schoeberl, Stijn Deturck, Diana Landskron, and physiotherapist Eoghan Nagle discuss the use of gait analysis in equine welfare and client service.
Apr 23 2024
Decoding equine pain through facial expressions and behaviour with Dr Johan Lundblad
Can decoding facial expressions help us know if the asymmetry is caused by pain? Hear it from Dr Johan Lundblad.
Apr 3 2024
Objective gait analysis in equine lameness exams: MoCap vs. IMU vs. Sleip
Curious about how Sleip measures against other systems like MoCap and IMU sensors for gait analysis exams? Discover the insights in our latest blog post.
Mar 26 2024
Inviting horse owners to record through Sleip: 5 questions to Karolina Dahlkvist
Karolina Dahlkvist, clinic director at Evidensia's equine clinic, is a seasoned equine veterinarian specializing in orthopedics and ultrasonography. She’s innovating ways to collaborate with horse owners and monitor her equine patients closely.
Mar 22 2024
Introducing Sleip Talk: connect with equine experts on issues that impact horse health and performance
In the first episode of Sleip Talk, hosted by veterinarian and biomechanics researcher Elin Hernlund, we dive into what motion analysis can bring to equine care and how insights into biomechanics impact the way top riders work with their horses.
Feb 15 2024
From vision to reality: meet Ingvar "Fredric" Fredricson
Ingvar Fredricson shares his long-held vision to improve horse welfare through better lameness diagnostics and prevention – and his joy that his ideas have come true.
Feb 13 2024
Talking pre-purchase exams at Jumping Amsterdam
Challenges of pre-purchase exams with Marc Koene, Marcus Swail and Lisa Lidbeck. Fresh from the heart of Jumping Amsterdam!
Jan 29 2024
Lars Roepstorff shares his vision of a Sleip-facilitated future
Lars Roepstorff plays a unique role in securing the welfare of equine athletes: he is responsible for testing arena footing quality at major equestrian events.
Jan 15 2024
Conditioning of sport horses, by Hilary M. Clayton
Dive into the world of sport horse conditioning with insights from Hilary M. Clayton, renowned veterinarian, researcher, and expert in equine biomechanics and sports medicine.
Dec 19 2023
Hong Kong Jockey Club's Bronte Forbes on the future of racing
In this blog, Bronte Forbes shares his thoughts on the future of racing, and the role technology and access to data and documentation play in it.
Dec 4 2023
Sleip: A game-changer clinically and commercially
Marc Koene, team vet for the German Dressage Team and co-owner of Veterinary Clinic Lüsche, shares his experiences of how Sleip's accessible gait analysis boosts both clinical work and revenue.
Nov 15 2023
”Never be afraid to learn more – even if it can be nice to know less
Delve into Johan Lenz’s, Swedish FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian, journey in improving equine care through objective motion analysis.
Nov 9 2023
"Together, we’re stronger than on our own"
Meet Aminda Ingulfson's horse dream team, including top vets Helena Gunnarsson and Enar Tollig. Read how they use Sleip for horse well-being in our blog.
Oct 19 2023
Marc Koene: "As a team vet, you get to know the movement pattern of every horse"
Discover Dr. Marc Koene, the visionary team vet for Germany's dressage elite. Uniting art and science in equine care with Sleip's game-changing technology.
Sep 22 2023
Lameness assessment during longeing
Lameness assessments during longeing: Get the lowdown from expert veterinarian and researcher Dr. Marie Rhodin.
Aug 17 2023
Dr. Erik Bergman: “Diagnostics in relation to the clinical findings is like solving a puzzle – and I like puzzles”
Dr. Erik Bergman, equine veterinarian, is highly regarded for his expertise in diagnostics. He enjoys the process of unravelling complex diagnostic challenges.
Aug 4 2023
The Rider's Influence on Horse Movement: Avoiding Clinical Pitfalls in Objective Assessments
Riding can be performed using various seating styles. In the sitting trot, the rider remains seated in the saddle throughout the entire stride cycle.
Jul 13 2023
Interview with Dr. Marianne Marshall-Gibson
Dr. Marianne Marshall-Gibson: “Horses can come back from serious injury with correct rehabilitation”
Jul 7 2023
The law of sides and measuring asymmetry: understanding compensatory lameness in horses
Uncover the mystery of compensatory lameness in horses, explore the Law of Sides, and harness the power of gait analysis for accurate diagnoses.
Jun 13 2023
Jan-Hein Swagemakers: “Horses need a vacation too”
Jan-Hein Swagemakers, the renowned German showjumping team veterinarian, opens up about his profound love for horses and the role of technology in his veterinary practice.
Jun 2 2023
FEI vet Lisa Lidbeck calls for increased transparency
In our recent conversation with Lisa Lidbeck, an accomplished Swedish equine vet and lameness specialist, we delved into a range of topics related to the equestrian world.
May 15 2023
Quantitative gait analysis, why would you use it?
Lameness is the most expensive health issue in the equine field. Quantitative gait analysis with Sleip is a game changer in defining lameness in horses.
May 3 2023
What’s on Marcus Swail’s phone?
“Bring that horse out, I’m going to sleip her!” Marcus Swail has made objective gait analysis part of the everyday, both at his clinic in Ireland and in his work as team vet for the Irish national teams.
Oct 27 2022