This A-Z directory of more than 300 nnovative HorseTech Product/Services is compiled to compliment the HorseTech Market Report and provide inspired readers with a comprehensive listing of the businesses that are innovating with HorseTech solutions:

- Absorbine (USA)
- Acavallo (Italy)
- Accelerated Biosciences (USA)
- Accuplex Diagnostics (Ireland)
- Advanced Myographic Technologies (USA)
- AI Smart Rider (Australia)
- Akhal (France)
- Allegro.bio (Belgium)
- Alendis (Iceland)
- Alerte Equine Science (Australia)
- AlivecorVet ECG / Alivetec (USA/Australia)
- AllTech Equine (USA)
- Alogo Analysis SA (Switzerland)
- ALPHA2EQ by Astaria (USA)
- Alphabet/Google (USA)
- Amacron Equine (Australia)
- Amtote (USA)
- Analytic Solutions Ireland (Ireland)
- Anicell Biotech (USA)
- Animacel Biotechnology (Slovenia)
- AnimalBiome (USA)
- Antech Diagnostics (USA)
- Anuland (Ireland)
- Apple (USA)
- ArcEquine (UK)
- Ardent Equine (USA)
- Ardex (Australia)
- AREFactor (Spain)
- Arioneo (Orscana/Equimetre) (France)
- Astro CT Inc (USA)
- AskelHealthcare (Finland)
- Avansce Ltd (UK)
- AvantWellness Lasers (USA)
- A-Vetera-DDW-25 (Hungary)

- bActivate (Denmark)
- BarnManager (USA)
- BEMER Group (Germany)
- Big Ass Fans (USA)
- Biodivide (UK)
- BioField PEMF (UAE)
- Biomerieux (France)
- Bionote diagnostics (USA)
- Blackdog Equestrian Biomechanics App (UK) acquired by RideSum
- Bloodstock Auction (Australia)
- Boeckmann (Germany)
- Botanica (N Ireland)
- Bowie Mobile Vet Clinic (USA)
- Breedr (Australia)
- Bridl (Spain)
- BrigthHorse Equine Performance (USA)
- Brymill Cyrogenic Systems (USA)
- Bucas (Ireland)
- Butterfly Network (USA)

- C6 Monitor (Foaling Alarm) (Italy)
- Cabasus (Germany)
- Cainthus (Ireland)
- Cambox (France)
- Catapult Sport (Australia)
- Cavago (UK)
- Centaur Biomechanics (UK)
- Ceres Tag (USA)
- CET Equine Spas (N Ireland)
- Charles Owen (UK)
- Clear Waters Sports Vision Ltd (UK)
- ClockItEq (USA)
- Coho (France)
- ColiCheck (Germany)
- Connolly’s Red Mills (Ireland)
- Cono.io The Connected Horse (USA)
- Consteed Smart Sneakers (Germany)
- CORLEO Robotic Horse by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Japan)
- Cortex Medical (Germany)
- Co-Vet AI coPilot (USA)
- Crestview Genetics (USA)
- CRIO Online (USA)
- CSIRO (Australia)
- Curative Sound Therapeutic Acoustics (USA)
- Cygames: Uma Musume Pretty Derby (Japan)
- CyroStride (USA)

- Dandy Products (USA)
- Datamars Animal ID (USA)
- Datapac (Ireland)
- DataTrack International (USA)

- ECB Aqua Treadmill & Equine Spa (UK)
- EGlove (UK)
- E I Medical Imaging (USA)
- Ekico (France)
- Ekily (France)
- EkinoxTech EMS Suit (Spain)
- Ekuore (Spain)
- ElectronicVet (USA)
- Ellipse Data (UK)
- Enalees (France)
- Endiatx PillBot (USA)
- Enduro labs (Enduro Equine) (UK)
- Enviro Equine (USA)
- EOR Strips (USA)
- Epipole (UK)
- Epona Equine Regenerative Solutions by Vitti Labs (USA)
- Equate: Innovation event for the thoroughbred industry (Australia)
- EQApp.dk (Denmark)
- EQB Inc (USA)
- Eqoft (Equestrians of Tomorrow) (Netherlands)
- EQStable App by Zoetis (USA)
- Equestrian Technology (Belgium)
- EQU StreamZ Horse Bands (UK)
- Equery EMS Neuromuscular Suits (Belgium)
- EqueStride (Ireland)
- Equiball (UK)
- Equibase (USA)
- Equicantis (UK)
- Equicore (USA)
- Equidamus (Austria)
- Equidiet (UK)
- EquiFACS (UK)
- Equi For All (Barcelona)
- Equigait (UK)
- EquiGerminal (Portugal)
- EquiGym (USA)
- EquiHandee (UK)
- Equilab (Sweden)
- Equilume (Ireland)
- Equilux Performance Lighting (Ireland)
- EquiMark (S. Africa)
- Equimetre (France)
- Equimetrics (Ireland)
- Equimo (Czech Republic)
- Equimotion Technologies (S Africa)
- Equimoves (Netherlands)
- Equine Analytics and Bioinformatics Laboratory at University of Hong Kong’s School of Computing and Data Science (China)
- Equine Bio Genie (UK)
- EquinEdge (USA)
- Equine Dx (USA)
- Watch the CEO/Founder’s HorseTech Conference USA Presentation
- Equine Earz (UK)
- EquineEcoGreen (USA)
- Equine Environmental Services – MuckRite Machine (USA)
- Equine.GG (Singapore)
- Equine Health Centre (UK)
- Equine High Performance Sports Group (Netherlands)
- Equine Iridology (France)
- Equine Performance Labs (USA)
- Equine Racing Village (Japan)
- Equine Smart Bit LLC (USA)
- Equinet (Australia)
- EquineTechnology (Australia)
- Equine Tendon Dynamic Support System (Ireland)
- Equinew Functional Electrical Stimulation (USA)
- Equinology Institute (USA)
- Equinosis (USA)
- Equi-Pro (Netherlands)
- Equipt (UK)
- Equiratings (UK)
- EquiSeq (USA)
- Equishopper (USA)
- Equisol Red Light Therapy (USA)
- Equistride Equine Injury Management (Ireland)
- Equisure (France)
- Equitotal – The Farriers App
- Equitots (S Africa)
- Equitrace (Ireland)
- EquiTrack App (USA)
- EquiUP SRL (Italy)
- EquiTechVerse (USA)
- EqulaVert (USA)
- EQUltraSound (Equine Ultrasound Therapy) (USA)
- EQU StreamZ (USA)
- Equtum app by Abel Co Ltd (Japan)
- Equus Genetics (USA)
- EquuSight (Canada)
- Equusir Best Box (Germany)
- EStride Tracker (UK)
- EtalonDx (USA)
- E-Trakka System (Australia)
- EuroXciser (USA)
- Event Log Equine (UK)
- Every Sense SmartRider Biomechanics Sensor System (Japan)
- Evolution Stables (New Zealand)
- Excelessens (France)

- Farm & Stable (UK)
- Fascia Horse (Sweden)
- Fecpak (UK)
- Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International (Ireland)
- Flexineb Equine Nebuliser (by Nortev) (Ireland)
- Fluxergy (USA)
- FoalApp (Australia)
- FoalPoint by PFERA
- FORAN Equine (Ireland)
- FOMO (Scotland)
- Formax (Iceland)
- FormaHoof (Ireland)
- FourCast by Pellesus (Israel)
- Frontrunner Stable Management Software (UK)
- Fullpower Inc/SleepTracker (USA)
- Fusion Sport (Australia)
- Future of Equine Sport Alliance (France)

- G1GoldMine (UK)
- Garmin Blaze Equine Wellness System (USA)
- Genetech Vet (USA)
- Genso at Sha Tin Racecourse (HK China)
- Gifted Equine (UK)
- Gladiator Equine (USA)
- Global Apheresis (USA)
- GMax Ltd (UK)
- Godolphin Flying Start (Ireland)
- GoffsGo (Ireland)
- GoodSmith GmbH (Germany)
- Green Horse Brands (USA)
- Greystone Pasture Vacuums (USA)
- Groomy App by Equideclic (France)

- H20 For Fitness (USA)
- Hallmarq (Germany)
- Happy Doc AI (USA)
- Happy Horse App – Animalytics GmbH (Germany)
- Hawkcell (France)
- Haygain (UK)
- Hay Hay App (Sweden)
- Haysteamers (UK)
- Helite (UK)
- HFL Laboratories (Netherlands)
- HillTop Bio (USA)
- HippoVibe
- History on Horseback Blog (Scotland)
- Hofmeir Magnetics Ltd (UK)
- HoofBeat (Netherlands)
- HoofSearch (USA)
- HoofStep (Sweden)
- HoovesApp (Sweden)
- Horcery (USA)
- Horsano (Poland)
- HorseAnalytics (Germany)
- Horsebills (USA)
- Horsecom (France)
- Horse Development Marketing Agency (France)
- HorseDialog App (by Zoetis) (USA)
- HorseLinq (USA)
- HorsemanU (USA)
- HorseMapp (Germany)
- HorSense Innovations (Czech Republic)
- HorseOSS (Dubai)
- HorsePal app (Ireland)
- Horse Pilates (USA)
- HorsePilot (France)
- HorsePlan e’Twist’Air Airbag (France)
- HorsePower Technologies (USA)
- Horsepwr (UK)
- Horse Races Now (USA)
- Horse Rider SOS (UK)
- HorseShape (Germany)
- HorseSide Vet Guide (USA)
- HorseSpot (USA)
- Horses for Mental Health (USA)
- Horseware Ireland (Ireland)
- HorseWeigh (Wales, UK)
- HQInc (CorTemp) (USA)
- HTVET (Israel)
- Hudson Aquatic Systems (USA)
- Huufe App (UK)
- Hydrasure (Ireland)
- Hylofit.com (Netherlands)

- IdolHorse (Japan)
- Imaginalis (Italy)
- IMV Imaging (France)
- Incompass Solutions (USA)
- Indibia (Spain)
- IPOS Technology (Netherlands)
- Irish Racehorse Experience (Ireland)
- iuPOD by Pearl Pod LLC (USA)
- IVF Bioscience (UK)


- Kentucky Equine Research (USA)
- Kephyre (France)
- Kheiron Biotech (Argentina)
- Kick Collective (USA)
- Kiddi Rubber (China)
- Kinas Medical Technologies (USA)
- Kitman Labs (Ireland)
- Knovel Cam (USA)
- KurtSystems (UK & Turkey)
- Kyllaros (Netherlands)

- Leo Vet (Germany)
- Leroy Biotech (France)
- Levade (France)
- Life Biosciences (USA)
- LipChip LLC (USA)
- Lipogems Equine (UK)
- Longmile – the Veterinary Imaging Division of Brain Biosciences, Inc. (USA)
- LymeAlert (USA)

- MagnaWave PEMF (USA)
- Magnus Magnetica (EquiPulse PEMF) (USA)
- Matterport 3D Cameras (USA)
- McLloyd (France)
- MD MadBarn (USA)
- Med Equus (UK)
- MGBiologics (USA)
- Micron Agritech (Ireland)
- MI:RNA (UK)
- MiStable (Australia)
- Mobile Equine Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (USA)
- Molecular Matings (USA)
- MuckKing (USA)
- Multiradiance Laser Therapy (USA)
- Mustang Chain (Netherlands)
- MyLaps (Germany)
- MyLaps (Netherlands)
- MyoDynamik/CURO Diagnostics (Denmark)
- MyRaceHorse (USA)
- MyStableGuard (USA)
- MyStride App (Minnesota, USA)

- Nestro Lufttechnik Stable Manure Extraction (Germany)
- NewTooToo (China)
- Niagara Equissage (Wales, UK)
- NIGHTWATCH Smart Halter (USA)
- Nivo Performance (USA)
- Novavive Inc (Canada)
- NovoStable (France)

- O’Cool (Ireland)
- OkiDoki Stables (Netherlands)
- Omega Laser Systems (UK)
- OnkoDisruptor by BioPulse (Italy)
- Openstable (USA)
- Ossicles Technologies (Canada)
- Optomed (France)
- Ovik Health (USA)

- Parasight System (USA)
- PCCI Hyperbaric Systems (USA)
- Pegasense (USA)
- Pegasox (Austria)
- Pegasus Therapy Lasers (USA)
- Performance Genetics (USA)
- Pessade Software (UK)
- PetAcoustics (USA)
- PhotoFinishLive (USA)
- PhotonUVC (UK)
- Piavita (Switzerland)
- Pixio Auto-Follow Camera (France)
- Plasvacc (USA)
- Plusvital (Ireland)
- Pluvinel (Norway)
- Polar Equine Training Systems (Finland)
- Pony Up (USA)
- Postbio Diagnostics (S Korea)
- Praecis Dx (UK)
- PreVet (Sweden)
- Prism (Australia)
- Prisma Imaging (USA)
- Protequus (USA)
- Protia Allergy POCT (S Korea)
- Protia Allergy POCT (S Korea)
- Purishield Lifesciences (Ceragyn StallGuard) (USA)
- Pythia Bloodstock (UK)

- Qalibra (Germany)
- Qentoros Inc (USA)
- Qualisys (Sweden)

- Racecourse Data Technologies (UK)
- RaceLab Global (Australia)
- RacingSocial (UK)
- Racing (UK)
- Racing Digital Hub (UK)
- Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory (USA)
- RealHorse Gait Analysis (Netherlands)
- RebelBio (UK)
- RejuvenateBio (USA)
- Revatis (Belgium)
- Revolutionary Racing (USA)
- Ridely (Sweden)
- Rider Glider (UK)
- RideSum – acquired by Fascia Horse in Nov 2024 (Sweden)
- Rider’s Position AB (Sweden)
- RidewithEquo (USA)
- RIF Sports (Germany)

- Saab (Sweden)
- Saferider (Netherlands)
- Sagamore Farm (USA)
- Salio by Weatherbys (UK)
- Samsung Equine Ultrasound (S Korea)
- Satir Thermal Imaging (Ireland)
- Schauer Active Horse Systems (Germany)
- Seaver Girth (France)
- Seventh Sense Biosystems (USA)
- ShockBox (USA)
- SIBA Sit in Balance (Austria)
- SideKick (Ireland)
- Sierra Sciences (USA)
- Silks (USA)
- SiMi Reality Motion Systems (Germany)
- SimpleFeeder (Ireland)
- Sisteck C6 Foaling Alarm (Italy)
- SIBA Sit in Balance (Austria)
- Sleip AI AB (Netherlands)
- SmarterDiagnostics (Poland)
- Smart Foal (Australia)
- SmartQuestrian (USA)
- Soft Ride Boots (USA)
- SoundVet (SmartRLT Sport Regenerative Laser Therapy) (USA)
- Solution Saddles/SmartSaddles (UK)
- SpaceLabs Lifecard (USA)
- Sports Assist Robot (China)
- Sports Innovation (USA)
- SportsMEDIA Technology (USA)
- Stable Connect App (USA)
- StableIT Systems (UK)
- StableLab (Ireland)
- StableMate by AGMA (UK)
- StableMate Systems Ltd (UK)
- StableSecretary (USA)
- Stablfy (Australia)
- Stall Gesucht (Germany)
- StallionMatch (Australia)
- StallWatch ()
- Stalo Equine Digital Radiography by Universal Imaging ()
- Starters Orders (UK)
- Statsports (Ireland)
- SteedWatch (Austria)
- StepUp Horse (Denmark)
- Strided Solutions (USA)
- StrideMaster (USA)
- StrideSAFE USA LLC (USA)
- Stridez (UK)
- Succeed Equine (USA)
- Summus Medical Laser(USA)
- Surefoot Equine Balance Pads (USA)
- Synexis Pathogen Control Technology (USA)

- Talkatoo (Canada)
- T.A. Sciences (USA)
- Taylor Made Digital (USA)
- Tekscan Pressure Monitor (USA)
- Telenostic (Ireland)
- TensorFlow (USA)
- Tersano Inc (Canada)
- TesioPower Software (UK)
- TGellBio (S Korea)
- Tharos (UK)
- Theault (France)
- The Equestrian App (USA)
- Theraplate Vortex Wave Circulation Therapy (USA)
- Thera-Tree Ground Girth (USA)
- The Retired Racehorse Project (USA)
- ThoroughBid (UK)
- Thoroughbred Health Network (UK)
- Thoroughbred Idea Foundation (USA)
- Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau (USA)
- THT BloodStock (USA)
- Total Performance Data (UK)
- Toyobo Co’s COCOMI wearable cardiac monitor (Japan)
- Trackener (UK)
- TredStep (Ireland)
- TripleSData (Australia)
- TRM Nutrition (Ireland)
- TrojanTrack (Ireland)
- Turfcord (by ContiTech) (Germany)
- TurfTrax (UK)

- UDada Horse Management App (France)
- Ultimate Jockey Championship (Ireland)
- Universal Imaging (USA)
- USG EquiAirbag (Germany)

- ValueFeet (France)
- Very Important Pad (The VIP) (N Ireland)
- VetChek by PonyUp Technologies (USA)
- Veterinary Advances (Ireland)
- Veterinary Innovation Podcast (Canada)
- Vetiqure AB (Sweden)
- Vetletics – Q Press (USA)
- Vet Wound Library (UK)
- vHIVE (The Veterinary Health Innovation Engine) (UK)
- Victory Horse Treadmills (Malaysia)
- Vitafloor (Equine Vibration Platform) (Germany)

- Wanamakers (USA) – acquired by Inglis Digital
- WarmBucket (Sweden)
- Weatherbys Digital (UK)
- Wellness Ready (USA)
- WellVu Thermal Imaging (USA)
- WEO (formerly Waterdiam) (France/USA)
- Wetod (France)
- WhenWhere App (USA)
- WhipChip by ESIT (Turkey)
- White Medical & Beauty Srl (Italy)
- Wind Magic LLC (USA)
- WooVet AI powered Veterinary Software (USA)

XenexLightStrike (USA)
XLR8 Equine (USA))

Yardman Software (UK)

Zomedica PulseVet (Shockwave) (USA)
Zauberzeug: Dung collecting robot (Germany)
Other Conferences that feature HorseTech themes/tracks
While the HorseTech Conference is the original it’s great to see that there’s a growing trend for events focused on highlighting HorseTech opportunities. The following listing should help you learn more (if you’ve seen any we’ve missed or are planning one get in touch as we’d like to update this listing):
Irish Equine Veterinary Association (IEVA) Conference
6-9 November 2025. Kilkenny, Ireland
Focus: Equine veterinary medicine and CPD

BSAS Equine Conference 2025: Bringing Science and Practice Together
21-22 November 2025. Writtle, UK
Focus: Bridging science and practice in horse care and management, with sessions for scientists, professionals, and owners

International Conference on Equine, Veterinary Science and Horse Management:
23 November 2025. Dublin, Ireland
Focus: A global gathering to share ideas and experiences in equine science, veterinary science, and horse management
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention
6-10 December 2025 Denver, CO, USA
Focus: Equine Veterinary Practice

University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program: Global Symposium on Racing
8-10 December 2025. Tucson, Arizona, USA
Focus: Symposium to explore the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities.

The International Conference for the Health, Safety & Welfare of Jockeys
11-13 December 2025. Hong Kong, China
Focus: Organised by the Jockeys Health and Wellbeing Committee (JHWC) of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), and is proudly supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), will take place between the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) and the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR).

Applying Science to the care of the Thoroughbred Racehorse
15-17 December 2025. Hong Kong, China
Focus: Organised by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Equine Welfare Research Foundation (the “Foundation”), with international partners: the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, USA; the Horserace Betting Levy Board, UK; and the Japan Racing Association. The meeting will focus on the role of science in finding solutions for issues that threaten the safety and welfare of the Thoroughbred racehorse. It will create a unique opportunity for important stakeholders in racing to learn about the latest research findings, to understand challenges faced by researchers and to help shape a research agenda that is pertinent to the sport. Researchers will have a chance to develop contacts at the leading edge of racing and to meet colleagues with similar interests from around the world.

22-24 January 2026. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Focus: For international sport horse vets worldwide, where veterinarian meet, unite and share the most recent developments in equine sports medicine and veterinary knowledge.

18th World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress
28-30 January 2026. Bangkok, Thailand
Focus: Global advancements in Equine Veterinary Medicine

28th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference
24-25 March 2026. Ocala, FL, USA
Focus: Equine health and nutrition research

August 11–13, 2026. Billund, Denmark
Focus: Cutting-edge research and practical insights into equitation science, behaviour, and welfare

Horse Racing Terminology/Dictionary
General Terms
- Horse Racing: A competitive sport involving horses running on a track, with jockeys guiding them to finish first.
- Flat Racing: A race without obstacles, held on a level or slightly curved track.
- Steeplechase: A race involving obstacles such as fences and water jumps, derived from cross-country riding.
- Harness Racing: A race where horses pull a two-wheeled cart (sulky) while trotting or pacing.
- Thoroughbred: A breed of horse specifically bred for racing; most flat races feature Thoroughbreds.
- Quarter Horse Racing: A distinct form of racing featuring shorter distances (typically quarter-mile) with specialized breeds known for explosive acceleration.
- Jump Racing: The broader category that includes both steeplechase and hurdle races, where horses must clear obstacles.
- All-Weather Racing: Racing conducted on synthetic surfaces designed to provide consistent conditions regardless of weather.
Race Types
- Classic Race: Prestigious races, often restricted to three-year-olds, forming part of a country’s racing tradition (e.g., Epsom Derby, Kentucky Derby).
- Maiden Race: A race for horses that have never won.
- Handicap Race: A race where horses carry varying weights to even the playing field.
- Group/Grade Races: The highest level of racing, classified into Group 1, 2, or 3 (Europe) or Grade 1, 2, or 3 (North America).
- Claiming Race: A race in which horses are for sale at a set price.
- Allowance Race: A step up from maiden races, where horses run under specific conditions regarding previous wins and earnings.
- Stakes Race: Important races with added prize money, typically sitting just below Group/Grade races in prestige.
- Optional Claiming: A hybrid race combining features of claiming and allowance races, giving owners more flexibility.
- Conditions Race: Races with specific entry requirements based on age, sex, or previous performance levels.
Race Series and Awards
- Triple Crown: A series of three prestigious races. Different regions have their own Triple Crowns:
- U.S. Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes.
- British Triple Crown: 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby, St. Leger Stakes.
- Breeders’ Cup: An annual series of races held in North America, featuring the best horses worldwide.
- Grand Slam: Winning all major titles in a single season (e.g., Triple Crown plus Breeders’ Cup Classic).
Participants
- Jockey: The rider who steers the horse during a race.
- Trainer: The person responsible for conditioning the horse and preparing it for races.
- Owner: The individual or group that owns the horse and receives the prize money.
Racing Officials and Personnel
- Stewards: Officials who oversee races and enforce rules, similar to referees in other sports.
- Clerk of the Course: Official responsible for track conditions and safety.
- Racing Secretary: Manages race scheduling and assigns weights for handicap races.
- Paddock Judge: Ensures horses are properly equipped and arrive on time for races.
- Starting Gate Crew: Team responsible for loading horses into the starting gate safely.
Betting Terms
- Win: A bet that the horse finishes first.
- Place: A bet that the horse finishes first or second (sometimes first through third, depending on the race).
- Show: A bet that the horse will finish in the top three (common in US racing).
- Exacta: Betting on two horses to finish first and second in the correct order.
- Trifecta: Betting on three horses to finish first, second, and third in the correct order.
- Superfecta: Picking the first four finishers in exact order.
- Daily Double: Picking winners of two consecutive races.
- Pick 6: Selecting winners in six consecutive races.
- Odds: The ratio of the payout relative to the bet, reflecting the horse’s chances of winning.
Track & Race Conditions
- Going/Track Condition: The state of the track, such as firm, good, soft, or heavy.
- Furlong: A unit of measurement for race distance (1 furlong = 1/8 of a mile or 201 meters).
- Post Position: The starting position of a horse in the race.
- Starter’s Gate: The mechanical gate used to start the race.
- Morning Line: The initial odds set by the track oddsmaker before betting begins.
- Backstretch: The straightaway opposite the finish line.
- Rail: The inside barrier of the track; “running on the rail” means taking the shortest path.
- Draw Bias: When certain post positions have an advantage on a particular track due to track configuration.
- Going Stick: A device that accurately measures the penetration (the amount of force required to push the tip into the ground) and the shear (the energy needed to pull back to an angle of 45 degrees from the ground).
- WeatherTrax: A mobile connected weather station that measures rainfall, windspeed, soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration and shares the info in real-time that can be twinned with GoingStick readings and GoingMaps to provide a comprehensive and definitive resource for trainers, jockeys, bookmakers, the media and racing fans.
Horse Specific Terms
- Colt: A male horse under four years old.
- Filly: A female horse under four years old.
- Gelding: A castrated male horse.
- Stud: A breeding male horse.
- Mare: A female horse over four years old.
- Foal: A horse less than one year old.
- Hinny: equine hybrid offspring of a female Donkey (a Jenny) and a male Horse (a Stallion)
- Mule: equine hybrid offspring of a male Donkey (a Jack) and a female Horse (a Mare)
Performance & Strategy
- Form: The past performance record of a horse, used for race analysis.
- Pace: The speed at which a race is run.
- Sectional Timing: Splits of time measured over segments of the race, used to evaluate pace strategy.
- Photo Finish: A race so close that the result is determined using a photograph of the finish line.
- Front Runner: A horse that typically leads from the start and tries to maintain the lead throughout.
- Closer: A horse that typically starts slower but finishes strongly in the final stretch.
- Box: When a horse is trapped behind or between other horses, unable to find clear running room.
- Racing Lines: The path a horse takes during a race, which can affect overall distance traveled and energy efficiency.
Iconic Races and Events
North America
- Kentucky Derby: Known as “The Run for the Roses,” the first leg of the U.S. Triple Crown, held at Churchill Downs.
- Breeders’ Cup Classic: The richest race in North America and climactic event of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
- Belmont Stakes: “The Test of the Champion,” the longest and final leg of the U.S. Triple Crown.
- Preakness Stakes: “The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans,” the middle jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown.
Europe
- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Europe’s most prestigious flat race, held at Longchamp in Paris.
- Epsom Derby: Britain’s richest and most prestigious flat race, the inspiration for “Derby” races worldwide.
- Irish Derby (Dearbaí na hÉireann) is a Group 1 flat race run at the Curragh in Kildare usually 4 weeks after the Epsom Derby.
- Royal Ascot: Britain’s most prestigious race meeting, featuring multiple Group 1 races over five days.
- Grand National: The world’s most famous steeplechase race, held at Aintree, known for its challenging course.England. First run in 1839 it’s run over a distance of about 4 miles and 2½ furlongs (6907metres) with 30 fences to be jumped over two laps.
- Cheltenham Gold Cup: is a Grade 1 National Hunt race held during the Cheltenham Festival in March over a distance of about 3 miles 2½ furlongs (5,294 m) with 22 fences to be jumped.
Asia & Middle East
- Dubai World Cup: The world’s richest horse race, held at Meydan Racecourse.
- Japan Cup: Japan’s most prestigious international race, traditionally attracting top global competitors.
- Hong Kong International Races: Four prestigious international races held at Sha Tin in December.
- Saudi Cup: Held in February at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh with a $20 Million purse this is the world’s richest horse race.
Australia & New Zealand
- Melbourne Cup: Australia’s premier race, famous as “The Race That Stops a Nation”
- Cox Plate: Australia’s weight-for-age championship, often regarded as their best race for quality.
- Golden Slipper: The world’s richest race for two-year-olds.