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equine Integration combines market leading validated science with state-of-the-art analytics to optimize performance, reduce injury, and improve equine welfare.

31/10/2026

Ever realized that lunging takes more effort than riding in young horses (and maybe in some older horses as well)?

We studied the effects of 2 min lunging at trot and 1 or 2 min lunging at canter, compared to 4 min of ridden trot plus 4 min of ridden canter. In all young horses, the 3–4 min of lunging took more effort than the 8 min of ridden exercise 😳

This is something most riders don’t realise, and it may be why their horse feels fatigued under the saddle when they ride after lunging. We also found a difference between breeds: cantering was less intense for KWPN horses than for Friesian horses.

For me, research is often about investigating seemingly obvious things. But are they really as obvious as we think? Most riders believe the opposite of what we showed when it comes to lunging. I think these are important findings to take into account when evaluating training load in (young) horses.

Other research has shown that working on a circle increases asymmetric limb loading, leading to asymmetric limb and joint adaptations.

Taking all of this into account, it makes you wonder: do we need to reconsider lunging work in young horses? Why do we do it in the first place? And are there other ways to achieve the same goals without the higher loads and asymmetric adaptations?

Food for thought…
What do you think?

27/10/2026

To blanket or not to blanket? That is the question!

As the temperatures drop, many horse owners start wondering whether their horse needs an extra layer. But did you know that feeling cold yourself doesn’t necessarily mean your horse is cold, too?

Horses have their own natural ways of keeping warm, and the right choice depends on several factors.

What should you consider?
🐴 Their coat: A thicker winter coat provides more natural insulation.
✂️ Clipping: Clipped horses might lose some of that natural protection.
🌧️ Weather & shelter: Wind, rain and access to shelter can make a difference.
❤️ Individual needs: Age, body condition, health and workload all matter.

There’s no one-size-fits-all rule! The goal is to keep your horse comfortable and adjust management to their individual needs.

💬 Does your horse wear a blanket in winter? Tell us why! We’d love to hear what influences your decision.

📌 Save this post as a reminder when the colder months arrive!

20/10/2026

Behind the scenes: A week on the road with an equine exercise physiologist!

Day1: Attending the ECVSMR conference, gaining new insights into the latest equine research, with some fascinating learnings on rider posture as well.

Day2: Walking horses in the woods and getting in the saddle myself, enjoying the sun and having myself some recovery time, too😉

Day3: Giving a lecture for the Marathon Driving Association in the south of the Netherlands, sharing insights on training and preparing for the upcoming season.

Day 4-6: finishing the week with exercise testing in several sport horses, analysing their results and setting their riders up with EI Potential. This allows us to follow their progress and tailor training to each horse’s individual needs to optimise performance in the following weeks and months.

And lastly a day in the office, working with our fabulous team!🙌

What part of this week surprised you most and where would you like to learn more off? How did you week look like? Share your thoughts in comments🙌

What my learnings are is that every horse and client is different, and understanding how your horse responds to training can help you make more informed decisions, tailor training to their individual needs, and work towards better performance.

With the EI Potential app, you can turn training data into valuable insights and follow your horse’s progress over time.

What’s your valuable lesson this week? Share in comments and let’s built an open discussion on how we can learn more from our horses❤️

17/10/2026

Whoeps!…Do you know the feeling? Marketing comes into the office🫣🤓…

Proud of our team! Always ready to dive into equine data, solving all issues popping up from clients, and making working together great fun! 🥳 see you all back on Monday! ❤️

12/10/2026

🎁 2 weeks, 100% FREE trial — for all of you.

YEAH! 🎉

We listened — and we adjusted. Here it is: EI Potential, better than before.

For everyone who wants to understand how to optimise their horse’s training, and turn heart rate data into real, actionable insights.

Use EI Potential while you train, and FINALLY get the answers you’ve been searching for:

❓ Am I doing too much today — or too little?
❓ Was this a normal session, or a more intense one for my horse?
❓ Am I building fitness (or rehab) too fast?

EI Potential helps you answer exactly that. Stop guessing, start training with confidence.

Need more info, or want extra help with your training? Just DM me — happy to help 🤍

👇 Try EI Potential free for 2 weeks — link in bio

08/10/2026

You measure your horse’s heart rate… now what? 🫀🐴

Lots of riders are curious about heart rate monitoring. But once the belt is on, the questions start:
Is 99 bpm in trot good or bad? Is my horse getting fitter? Should I push on or back off today?

That’s exactly where EI Potential comes in.

In this reel, together with my horse I will show you how it works:
✅ Put on the Polar belt, with one electrode on the side and one below the belly
✅ Wet it well with a sponge, before and after fitting, so the contact stays good even if the belt shifts a little
✅ Click in the sensor, connect, and ride or train as usual

Afterwards, the app does the thinking for you. It shows your session per gait and heart rate per gait.

It also compares today with your own horse’s normal: lower than usual, higher than usual, or in the normal range.

No spreadsheets, no guessing. Just insights you can use straight away in your next session.

Track. Explore. Improve. 📊

🚀 Our free trial opens in a few days.

Follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it, or comment “TRIAL” and we’ll send you the link as soon as it’s live 👇

05/10/2026

You’ve been asking. We’ve been working on it!

And soon, you can take a closer look at what EI Potential has to offer.
More insight. More understanding. More possibilities for your training. 📊

Can you guess what’s coming?

Keep your eyes on us. Something exciting is just around the corner. ✨

03/10/2026

Plan: conditioning session outdoors
Reality: a concrete block.

It wasn’t a tractor or a flapping plastic bag. It was a concrete block that has been in that exact spot all along, but today it was suddenly very suspicious.

Her heart rate went up to 117 bpm while she was standing completely still. That isn’t physical effort. That’s arousal.

The old me would never have got off.
Now, a bit older and with a lot more knowledge, I look at this moment differently.

As a scientist I know that a horse in high arousal can’t learn much. Pushing through in that state doesn’t build confidence, and it can just as easily sensitise the horse to the next “scary” thing. Learning theory also teaches us that timing matters: what the horse experiences at the moment pressure is released is what she learns from it. And every horse has her own coping style. Some freeze and observe, others want to move away. Knowing your horse’s style helps you choose the right response.

So I got off, stood next to her, and gave her time to look. Her heart rate came down to 43 bpm. Once she was calm, not before, I got back on and we carried on with the ride.

The physical session turned into a mental one, and I don’t see that as a failure. That’s training too. Trust is built in exactly these moments, and it pays off in every session after.

That’s why I find heart rate so valuable: it shows what you can’t always feel from the saddle. Is it stress, learned behaviour, or just a high-arousal moment? The numbers help you respond based on what’s actually going on instead of guessing.

Ever had a “concrete block moment” with your horse? Tell me below 👇

📲 EI Potential, the training app for horses. Link in bio.

01/10/2026

Shaving or not shaving?
This is probably one of the most common questions.
And my answer is: don’t just look at the calendar. Look at the horse.

If your horse is already developing a thicker coat, is doing intense work, and we’re still having temperatures of 20°C or more, the ability to get rid of heat becomes really important.
In those conditions, clipping can be a very useful management tool so they can loose heat easier and faster, you really help your horse by clipping it now when he is heating up and sweating during exercise.

So… are you clipping this year? And why? 👇

28/09/2026

Going indoors? Don’t just change the arena. Change the question: is my horse ready for this floor?

Most riders keep the exact same schedule when they move indoors. But a new surface is a new load, with different grip, different cushioning and different depth. Horses do adapt to it, just not overnight. Experts advise at least six weeks of regular work before asking for peak effort.

Heading to indoor shows? Tighter turns, more accelerating and braking, and a busier warm-up all ask something different from your horse. That goes for jumping, indoor eventing and indoor driving. Adapt your training to it, and take your time.

Comment INDOOR and I’ll show you how to check whether your horse has adapted.

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