# Equestrian Monitoring Gadgets The Balios Device Monitors the Performance of Sport Horses By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balios References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/equisense-balios-horse/40228/) & [home.equisense](http://home.equisense.com/) The Balios is an innovative gadget that is designed to monitor and optimize the performance of your ride -- if your ride has four legs. This device is designed to track the performance and health of your horse, so you can enjoy riding as much as possible and put out the best performance. Developed by French startup Equisense, the Balios is designed primarily for use during training sessions. Once you attach it across the girth of the saddle, the device measures the horse's speed, stride length, jump trajectory, movement symmetry, gait and more. The data is transmitted via Bluetooth 4.0 to a [companion smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancore-data-plate), and is then condensed into a training report. This gadget not only ensures that competitive riders perform at their best, but ensures that fatigue and injury can be located early so that the horse can be be kept fit and healthy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Equestrian Health Monitoring:** The rise of specialized tech devices for monitoring equestrian health presents an opportunity for disruption in both the equestrian industry and the wearable health tech industry. - **Sport Animal Wearables:** Wearable tech designed specifically for animals presents an opportunity for innovation in fields such as veterinary care, animal training, and more. - **Connected Devices in Training:** The use of connected devices in athletic training presents disruption opportunities in both the sports industry and IoT industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Equestrian:** The development of equestrian health monitoring gadgets could disrupt the equestrian industry by providing enhanced training and safety measures for horses. - **Wearable Technology:** The development of wearable tech for animals presents opportunities for disruption in both the veterinary and pet industries. - **Athletic Training:** Connected training gadgets like the Balios device can disrupt the sports industry by enhancing athletic training and performance through data tracking and analysis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensor-Equipped Equestrian Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-saddle.md) - [Mountain Bike Brake Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brake-monitor.md) - [Personalized Health Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-health.md) - [Smart Stride-Assisting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurotics-hfit.md) - [Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscle-oxygen-monitor.md) - [Gamified Exercise Balance Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-balance-board.md) - [Wearable Smart Pet Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistle-health.md) - [Performance-Analyzing Skiing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ski-tracker.md) - [Dog Activity Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash.md)