MissA
Member
Hi,
Just doing a little market research on behalf of a friend. How many people would be interested in having a biomechanical assessment of their horses gaits? This would identify any asymmetries/ irregularities both in-hand and when ridden, with the idea being to identify any causes of poor performance/ assess the 'not quite right' horse, monitor horses progress during rehabilitation and/ or provide information for training/ schooling purposes. The equipment can also be used to assess the effect of different shoeing techniques, saddles, training aids ect. The system will provide 3D information - so more detailed and accurate than the video analysis more commonly seen.
The assessment would take a maximum of 30 mins (depending on what is being looked at, can be as short as 10 mins, average being 20) and the report will be instantly available. Targeted exercises to improve straightness can be provided, or report can be sent to vet if any subtle lameness is identified. Thermal imaging would also be provided needed, as well as sports therapy (including kinesio taping, sports massage etc.).
So - questions are a) would anyone actually use a service like this (or has anyone had experience of using similar?), and b) how much would you expect to pay?
Thanks for any feedback
Just doing a little market research on behalf of a friend. How many people would be interested in having a biomechanical assessment of their horses gaits? This would identify any asymmetries/ irregularities both in-hand and when ridden, with the idea being to identify any causes of poor performance/ assess the 'not quite right' horse, monitor horses progress during rehabilitation and/ or provide information for training/ schooling purposes. The equipment can also be used to assess the effect of different shoeing techniques, saddles, training aids ect. The system will provide 3D information - so more detailed and accurate than the video analysis more commonly seen.
The assessment would take a maximum of 30 mins (depending on what is being looked at, can be as short as 10 mins, average being 20) and the report will be instantly available. Targeted exercises to improve straightness can be provided, or report can be sent to vet if any subtle lameness is identified. Thermal imaging would also be provided needed, as well as sports therapy (including kinesio taping, sports massage etc.).
So - questions are a) would anyone actually use a service like this (or has anyone had experience of using similar?), and b) how much would you expect to pay?
Thanks for any feedback