1. The core problem: What is fundamentally changing in equestrian training today?

For decades, equestrian training has relied on a combination of feel, experience, and expert guidance. While these are essential parts of the sport, they can create gaps and slow learning progress: riders forget significant portions of their lessons; coaches lack visibility into solo rides between lessons; and horses can only communicate through subtle physical signals that are easy to miss.

But progress doesn’t pause when the lesson ends. So, what does the future of coaching https://event.equestic.com/?utm_source=press&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=post-event-en&utm_content=0704 look like?  We envision a future where those gaps are closed

 2. What is EQ Coach-Copilot and how does it solve this problem?

EQ Coach-Copilot  https://site.equestic.com/coach-copilot/?utm_source=press&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=post-event-en&utm_content=0704

is an AI-supported equestrian training platform that makes teaching more productive, learning more effective, and rider progress faster, ultimately improving horse welfare. By capturing training lessons in real time, structuring them into clear, actionable insights, and delivering guidance directly to riders during solo rides, EQ Coach-Copilot sets a new standard for personalized, data-backed equestrian development

Combined with the EQ Saddle-Clip, EQ Coach-Copilot represents a shift from reactive coaching to intentional, data-supported training. It marks the next strategic step for our vision where technology gives horses a voice and helps advance teaching, learning, and performance in the era of AI.

3. Can you share a real-world example of how this works in practice?

Dutch rider Tessa Kole, one of the promising young talents in Dutch dressage, won the National Dressage Z2 Freestyle class at The Dutch Masters 2026 in ’s-Hertogenbosch, achieving 77.833% with her mare Odi Murona.

“In our training we used the EQ Saddle-Clip and the Coach-Copilot app, which allow us to measure exactly how the horse moves and review each training session in detail,” said Dutch team rider and coach Thamar Zweistra.

“The Saddle-Clip is really useful for the welfare of the horse, because it allows us to see the horse’s diagonal movements and how evenly it pushes left and right. This helps us understand whether the horse is moving in balance on both sides and adjust the training accordingly, so we support performance while protecting the horse’s physical well-being.”

“It’s amazing how many details you can see from the training,” said Kole. “With the Coach-Copilot app I can review my training afterwards and continue practicing the exercises at home by myself. It really works for me because I can review my training better and train more effectively. Thamar can also review the session, so we both clearly see what we did in the lesson and how the horse moved. In the end, I think that helps us progress better.”

4. How does this change the role of the coach, not replace it?

Coaches bring unique skills that cannot be replaced by technology. EQ Coach-Copilot https://www.equestic.com/coach-copilot/app/?utm_source=press&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=post-event-en&utm_content=0704 complements the coach’s expertise by giving visibility into what happens between lessons, enabling more intentional, structured, and continuous coaching. It allows coaches to track progress, pick up where they left off, and better understand patterns in training over time.

Designed as human-centered technology, EQ Coach-Copilot extends a coach's training efficiency, enabling scalable, highly personalized coaching and new business opportunities such as remote training.

5. What is the bigger vision behind this innovation?

Our vision is to redefine how riders learn, how coaches teach, and how horses are trained. Creating a training ecosystem where communication is impactful, progress is clearer, and the horse’s wellbeing is at the center of every decision.  

Built on the experience from the EQ Saddle-Clip, which collected real-world data from thousands of riders and horses worldwide over the past seven years, EQ Coach-Copilot is our next step – and it will continue to evolve with new features designed to further support coaches and riders.