Nutrition is increasingly recognized as an important part of an optimal sports performance. Nutritional strategy is a common term amongst elite athletes of almost any sport. Athletes use a range of nutrition strategies to improve their performance. These strategies...
The goal is to evaluate the feasibility of developing a laser system (LiDAR) to objectify dressage scores given by judges during competitions. The equestrian sports industry is in need of an objective way to analyze performance of horse and rider. Most important...
Recovery time is an essential part of training necessary to achieve maximum performance. Recovery allows the body to heal, repairing and strengthening muscles and replenishing lost energy. Top athletes should carefully manage their recovery period so their bodies are...
The goal of this project is to develop a test with which we can evaluate the physical capabilities of a horse based on both practical and scientific knowledge. Currently, such a physical test only exists for riders, the human athlete physical capacity test. We use...
With this project we are working together with KWPN to integrate the EquInnoLab. MOTION system with the goal to improve and support the process of scouting talent in young showjumping and dressage horses. We are proud to announce this project as a continuation of the...
In this intriguing project we are working with Stübben to evaluate the effect of the saddle tree on a horse’s jumping performance. The main component of this project is to look at comparisons between saddle tree designs to make new and interesting discoveries about...
Applying a different way of thinking about movement for an optimal development of movement and performance. This project entails a plan for a universal sports facility that stimulates horse riding from a young age by developing fundamental movement and sports skills...
Trainers and coaches are an essential part of an athlete’s success and thus having access to well-trained professionals is of utmost importance for the improvement of any sport. The goal of this project is to establish a continuous learning curve for trainer-coaches...
Gaining knowledge on the technique of the movement of a horse is a fundamental part of the research we perform at EquInnoLab. Our showjumping analysis project aims to give insight on the technique of the jump of a horse-rider combination. The essential goal is for us...
Combining knowledge from our Training Centre and our Fieldlab allows us to make insightful analyses that can help boost training performance. This project was initiated by a client who approached us to help evaluate and improve the piaffe. Our general training...
The goal of this project is to develop a competition sport acceptance mark for bridles and bits for the Dutch equestrian federation, KNHS. The Dutch federation gets many questions regarding the allowance of new bridles and bits in competitions. They subjectively...
The project’s goal is to design a marker model for the EquInnoLab. MOTION system that is based on Breeding and Biomechanics research. Other than that, conceptually test the model and evaluate the potential of the use of motion analysis in inspections. Having the...