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Joop Loomans: How to use objective gait analysis tech in equine veterinary practice – and charge for it

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.

The research of Hilary Clayton: From bit studies to Olympic performance

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.

Insights from Flyinge: Isabelle Fredricson on equine welfare and sustainable horse management

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.

The science of equine performance with Dr. Hilary Clayton

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.

Interview with Dr Carolien Munsters of Equine Integration

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.

Biomechanical data scaled to horse size

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. 

Pushing boundaries as a physio in the world of high-performance sport horses

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.

Gillian Tabor: Enhancing routine physiotherapy with tech and data

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.

Movement asymmetry: Biological variation or lameness? by Marie Rhodin

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.

Mark Casse: Talking with a racing legend

Mark Casse: Talking with a racing legend

Dive into the world of horse racing with legendary trainer Mark Casse.

Interview with Peder Fredricson – Winning with love and respect for horses

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.

A passion for prevention: Meet equine physiotherapist Dewi Bergman-van Mechelen

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.

Rehabilitation: the road back to recovery with Morgan Lashley

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

Talking biological fingerprints at the EGAS course in Lüsche

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.

Decoding equine pain through facial expressions and behaviour with Dr Johan Lundblad

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.

Objective gait analysis in equine lameness exams: MoCap vs. IMU vs. Sleip

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.

Inviting horse owners to record through Sleip: 5 questions to Karolina Dahlkvist

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.

Introducing Sleip Talk: connect with equine experts on issues that impact horse health and performance

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.  

From vision to reality: meet Ingvar

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.

Talking pre-purchase exams at Jumping Amsterdam

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!

Lars Roepstorff shares his vision of a Sleip-facilitated future

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.

Conditioning of sport horses, by Hilary M. Clayton

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.

Hong Kong Jockey Club's Bronte Forbes on the future of racing

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.

Sleip: A game-changer clinically and commercially

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.

”Never be afraid to learn more – even if it can be nice to know less

”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.

"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.

Marc Koene:

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.

Lameness assessment during longeing

Lameness assessment during longeing

Lameness assessments during longeing: Get the lowdown from expert veterinarian and researcher Dr. Marie Rhodin.

Dr. Erik Bergman: “Diagnostics in relation to the clinical findings is like solving a puzzle – and I like puzzles”

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.

The Rider's Influence on Horse Movement: Avoiding Clinical Pitfalls in Objective Assessments

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.

Interview with Dr. Marianne Marshall-Gibson
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Interview with Dr. Marianne Marshall-Gibson

Dr. Marianne Marshall-Gibson: “Horses can come back from serious injury with correct rehabilitation”

The law of sides and measuring asymmetry: understanding compensatory lameness in horses
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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.

Jan-Hein Swagemakers: “Horses need a vacation too”
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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.

FEI vet Lisa Lidbeck calls for increased transparency
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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.

Quantitative gait analysis, why would you use it?
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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.

What’s on Marcus Swail’s phone?
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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.