Equine gait analytics

See what
eyes can't.

$150 in sensors. A Raspberry Pi. High-frequency motion data that catches lameness and performance changes before they're visible to the human eye.

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Stride Length Cadence Impact Symmetry Push-off Suspension Baseline Current
194Hz
Sample rate per sensor
5
Simultaneous sensors
~$150
Total hardware cost
95%
Packet efficiency
The Problem

Lameness is the #1 cause of
lost performance in horses.

Subtle gait asymmetries develop weeks or months before they're visible to the human eye. Lameness is the most common cause of loss of use in horses. Clinical motion capture systems can detect early changes — but they cost $15,000+ and require specialized facilities. Most horse owners rely on watching and guessing. By the time lameness is obvious, the underlying problem has progressed.
How It Works

Sensors on horse. Data to Pi.
Insights on screen.

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M5StickC Sensors
IMU sensors strapped to cannon bones and poll. 194Hz accelerometer + gyroscope data streamed over WiFi.
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Raspberry Pi
Lightweight collection server with web interface. Start sessions, monitor sensors, visualize data in real time.
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Analysis
Multi-dimensional gait profiles. Baseline tracking. Deviation detection. Reports you can share with your vet.
Use Cases

Not just lameness.

Lameness Detection
Objective gait data to complement veterinary assessment. Catch asymmetries before they're clinically obvious.
Performance Tracking
Monitor training progress, recovery, and fitness in sport and track horses with quantified movement data.
Baseline Monitoring
Weekly measurements build a movement fingerprint for each horse. Deviations surface problems early.
Research
Open data and open tools for equine biomechanics. Contribute to a growing dataset across breeds and disciplines.
Accessible

Lab-grade data,
hobby-grade price.

Clinical Systems
$15K+
Specialized facility required
vs
Lame Data
~$150
Works in your barn
Get Involved

Built in public. Free for non-commercial use.

Full source code available. Build it yourself, or let us help.
DIY
Source Code
Full code, firmware, and hardware specs. Build the whole thing yourself from off-the-shelf parts.
Free
Kit
Sensor Pack
Pre-configured M5StickC sensors, mounting hardware, and Pi image. Plug in and go.
Coming Soon
Cloud
Analytics
Hosted platform for longitudinal tracking, baseline analysis, and shareable reports.
Coming Soon
Service
On-Site
We come to your barn, collect data, and deliver a full gait analysis report.
Available