Ridely launched the Horse Welfare Score on July 29, 2025—a gamified, mobile-first learning platform designed to close the equine care education gap. It delivers bite-sized, science-backed modules on pain recognition, the five domains, nutrition, hoof care, ethical training, tack fit and stress signals, each reinforced by short quizzes and measured through points, badges and leaderboards. Developed with Equitation Science International, Agria UK, British Eventing and top industry experts, the initiative also offers a dedicated community space and invites brands, federations and welfare leaders to join in driving systemic, lasting improvements in equine welfare.
Ridely launched the Horse Welfare Score on July 29, 2025—a first-of-its-kind, gamified, trackable education experience designed to close the equine care education gap at the grassroots level. By translating cutting-edge science into bite-sized, mobile-first modules covering pain recognition, the five domains, essential nutrition, hoof care, ethical training, tack fit and stress signals, this platform makes learning accessible anytime, anywhere. “We realised we were perfectly positioned to make a real impact,” says Ingrid Sundqvist, Ridely’s CEO and Founder. Developed in collaboration with Equitation Science International, Agria UK, British Eventing and other horse-first organisations, the Horse Welfare Score equips riders and trainers with points, badges and leaderboards to drive engagement and measurable progress. Ridely now invites visionary brands, forward-thinking federations, insurers and welfare leaders to join this initiative and move beyond words to systemic, lasting change in equine welfare.
At its heart, the Horse Welfare Score blends equitation science, veterinary research and animal behaviour into a structured learning journey. Each module ends with a short quiz that reinforces key concepts and translates insight into real-world practice, building a transparent welfare score as you progress. Behind every lesson stands a team of internationally respected experts—from lameness specialist Dr Sue Dyson and equitation-science pioneer Dr Andrew McLean to dressage rider Jody Hartstone, farriery researcher Yogi Sharp, master saddler Jochen Schleese and bit-and-bridle authority Kim Gentry—ensuring every topic is grounded in the latest research and honed by hands-on experience. Beyond individual achievement, Ridely’s dedicated Welfare Community Group offers a space for participants to share insights, join expert Q&A sessions and celebrate milestones together. A modest daily commitment to learning can translate into meaningful improvements in equine quality of life—and with partnerships open to new collaborators, the Horse Welfare Score is poised to transform equine care on a global scale.
At Flyinge’s Horse Welfare Summit, the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation awarded its 2026 scholarship to Dr Andrew McLean, recognising his pioneering work in equitation science and his longstanding contribution to equine welfare.
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Two days. One shared goal: advancing horse welfare through science, education and practice. Join leading international experts at the Horse Welfare Summit 2026, where Dr Andrew McLean will deliver two keynote lectures and receive the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation Scholarship.
A new review examines how smartphones are becoming genuine tools for monitoring a horse's soundness, heart rate and recovery, and even for meeting international competition requirements. Among the systems it highlights is Sleip, co-founded by Dr. Elin Hernlund, one of the Foundation's own scholarship recipients, whose work builds on decades of Swedish equine biomechanics research going back to Professor Ingvar Fredricson himself.
On November 2, visitors gathered in Hall B at the Jönköping Horse Show for the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation’s 2025 scholarship ceremony, celebrating groundbreaking Swedish research in equine biomechanics. From the pioneering efforts of the 1970s—when high‑speed cameras and manual measurements were the researcher’s tools—to today’s AI‑powered motion analysis and robotic hoof simulators, the audience was taken on a journey through decades of innovation. Professors Lars Roepstorff and Marie Rhodin, together with Associate Professor Elin Hernlund, shared their latest breakthroughs, followed by live demonstrations showing how AI and high‑precision sensors are transforming the understanding of horse–rider interaction. Moderator Jens Fredricson guided the dialogue and inspired exchange between researchers, while post‑event discussions with attendees helped build valuable bridges between research and practice.