Horses and technology may seem, at first glance, to belong to different eras. However, digital services are currently transforming the equestrian world. Whether it’s to monitor horse health, optimize training, or facilitate stable management, digital innovations are proving to be valuable tools for professionals and enthusiasts.
Mobile applications, smart sensors, and online management platforms allow for a more precise and personalized approach to horseback riding. These technological advancements provide a better understanding of horses’ needs while simplifying the daily tasks of riders and breeders.
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New technologies in the equestrian sector
The horse industry is increasingly integrating digital practices. The most striking example is the Preppy Sport website, founded by Camille Traverse, which offers second-hand equestrian equipment. An eco-friendly and economical solution for riders.
On the other hand, the Royal Horse app, developed by Stéphane Jothy, allows owners to choose the appropriate feed for their horse’s activity. This personalization of equine nutrition is now facilitated by technology. Gaston Mercier, managed by Manuel Mercier, has also launched an online configurator to customize saddles, making bespoke equipment more accessible.
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For management and communication within equestrian facilities, the Groomy app, developed by Equidéclic and Bertrand Poirier, improves operational efficiency. Vitécurie, founded by Nicolas Boé, helps reduce daily management time, a significant advantage for stables.
Blooming Riders, founded by Pauline Barbier, focuses on ethology and the transmission of practical knowledge. This type of platform enriches riders’ training by providing them with applicable skills in the field.
For competitions, Equi-rider, founded by Maxence Berard, offers an innovative alternative for organizing internal competitions in clubs. This aligns with a broader trend of digitalization in equestrian activities, facilitated by tools like FFE SIF, which plays a central role for riders and equestrian clubs.
The digitalization of the equestrian world continues to grow, transforming practices and improving the daily management of horses and facilities. 
Facilitating management and improving horse welfare
Digitalization offers valuable tools to optimize the management of equestrian facilities and enhance horse welfare. Among these solutions, the connected device Kavale, developed by Képhyre, allows for emergency calls in case of a fall, a true asset for rider safety. The RAYA app, also from Képhyre, helps riders regain inspiration, thereby boosting their motivation.
Innovative platforms like Masterclass Équitation, developed by Fouganza, and My-UUU, founded by Ombeline Devylder, facilitate training and the search for suitable facilities. These tools provide better visibility and enhance efficiency.
Management applications are multiplying.
- Equitop, created by Nicolas Jegu, is software designed for trainers and breeders,
- EquiOnline, led by Maxime Strec, focuses on billing for equestrian facilities.
- Groomy, from Bertrand Poirier, and Vitécurie, from Nicolas Boé, improve the daily management of stables, thus reducing administrative burdens.
For stable and horse management, Kataklop, founded by Guillaume Tilleul, offers a 360° platform. Ogalo, from Johnatan Héraudet, facilitates transport by connecting requesters with certified carriers. The connected sensors from Equisense, founded by Camille Saute and Benoît Blancher, and the solutions from Arioneo for biomechanics and horse health provide unprecedented precision in monitoring the condition of horses.
The French Institute of Horse and Riding (IFCE) and the Hippolia competitiveness cluster actively support these innovations, ensuring their dissemination and adoption in the equine sector.