The Tech Equestrian

SHOWASSIST: People-Centered. Show-Driven. Your Digital Horse Show Aide

As a ‘mom-ager’ and horse show mom to her daughter, Malachi, Deidre McAuley-Hayes knows a thing or two about how stressful horse shows can be. She and Malachi, a young jumper professional came up with the idea for ShowAssist after a discussion they had when Malachi asked her mom, ‘Will you still travel with me to horse shows when I turn pro?’ They talked about how great it would be to have a service that allows people to hire a groom, braider or other support staff on-demand at a horse show. “Let’s call it ShowAssist,” recalled Deidre.

App - Horse ShowsJuliana ChapmanAugust 3, 2021

Clinics Pro and Ringside Pro: Tech Tools for the Competitive Equestrian

The advantage of growing up in a family of equestrians is that you are immersed in the horse world before you even know how to ride. Emma Fass, founder of Ringside Pro, aged 24, grew up in Newport News, Virginia and learned all about horses from her parents and siblings which resulted in riding and showing throughout her youth. “Both my Mom and my sister competed and for as long as I can remember horses have always been in our family,” said Emma. “I really enjoy the horse community and the amount of education and camaraderie it helps prepare you for the real world.” She learned the value of a strong work ethic from her trainers, Peg Seals and Laura Wright. “They are two of my personal heroes and have taught me that "the early bird gets the worm" by showing me first-hand.”

App - Horse ShowsJuliana ChapmanMay 20, 2021

eWaivers: Say Goodbye to Paperwork – Going Digital is a Dream

Managing waivers that pertain to owning, showing or just being around horses – just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Strider, a company whose mission it is to connect riders and organizers throughout the equestrian industry. Recently, The Tech Equestrian had the chance to speak with Heather Briggs, Chief Technology Officer at Strider about their new eWaiver service. We discovered not only how timely and efficient this new offering is but also how Heather’s professional background compliments Strider’s strategic vision for expanded tech adoption in the horse industry.

App - Horse ShowsJuliana ChapmanNovember 5, 2020

MYSHOWADVISOR: The Ultimate Digital Horse Show Organizer

Staying organized when it comes to horse shows used to be a challenge but thanks to the MyShowAdvisor app it provides the most comprehensive way to plan, track and manage your horse show experience. The Tech Equestrian had the chance to catch up with Geraldine Fitzgerald, Founder of MyShowAdvisor who lives in Ireland. Take a moment to read through this Q&A and learn why as a competitor you can’t live without it!

App - Horse ShowsJuliana ChapmanJanuary 30, 2020

COMPETITOR TENT: Data Insights Top the Podium

Entrepreneurs have exceptional foresight combined with the drive to stay motivated for the long haul. The Tech Equestrian had the chance to speak with entrepreneur and founder of Competitor Tent, Dikran Yapoujian who has developed a smartphone app designed to harness the data from the show ring to improve overall performance. Dikran provided his perspective on how technology will become an indispensible aid for the equestrian sport along with giving us a glimpse on how the new app is designed to inform and become a ‘go to’ community for competitive equestrians.

WALKPRO: Your Digital Guide to the Perfect Jumping Round

Being a high school student and a young successful Grand Prix rider is demanding but you would never know it from speaking with 18-year-old Carolina Villanueva Suarez who was first placed in the saddle at the age of 3. The Tech Equestrian had the pleasure of interviewing her at the recent Longines Masters of New York in late April to find out more about her exciting new app.