FITNESS FOCUS
NOW IS THE time of year when many riders, whether dressage enthusiasts, eventers, showjumpers, or #Hack1000Miles contenders, are working on getting their horses fit.
The rise of the smartphone means that every one of them now has the ability to track and analyse multiple aspects of their horse's fitness, performance and care via this tiny supercomputer tucked away in their pocket.
The software available today that would have seemed like science fiction 20 years ago includes tracking apps like Equilab, which is used by so many riders on their journey to #Hack1000Miles success, while other similar apps allow those who love to be in the saddle to record and share their weekly activities within a social network.
Dozens of apps assist horsey people when it comes to keeping track of their equine-related admin, such as visits from the vet, farrier and physio, while also working out feed regimes and grazing arrangements. And others, like Ridely, offer training programmes from top riders to help those who sign up to master everything from flying changes to a perfect showjumping round.
Then there is the technology that
