Swiss firm Garmin has developed a sensor that monitors a horse’s health and fitness.

The Blaze equine wellness system is a tail wrap and sensor designed to help riders, horse owners and trainers monitor their horse’s health and fitness so they can make more informed decisions about their well-being and training.

“Garmin is a world leader in the health and fitness industry, and we are excited to bring our advanced sensor data and technology to the equine market with the introduction of Blaze,” said Susan Lyman, Garmin vice president. “Whether you’re eventing, racing, jumping or anything in between, this new system will help you monitor your horse’s health to keep them performing at their best.”

The system features a durable and washable neoprene wrap with easily adjustable straps, while the removable, rechargeable and lightweight sensor monitors the horse’s health and motion using algorithms. The wrap easily attaches and holds the sensor to the underside of the horse’s tail; no special skin preparation is needed.

Riders can better track their horse’s health and fitness when using both the Blaze equine wellness system (www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1277934) and the Blaze app (www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1900041).

• Real-time insights: View heart rate, strides, gait, distance and more. In addition to seeing these insights in the Blaze app on a smartphone, they can be viewed using the Blaze Connect IQ app on a compatible Garmin smartwatch.
• Skin temperature: View average skin temperature changes, which can be related to activity, environment or potential illness.
• Post-activity data: Review post-activity details, including recovery rate, time in heart rate zones, skin temperature and activity highlights.
• Track multiple horses: Create individual horse profiles so the wrap and sensor can be used on multiple horses.
• Heat score: Receive guidance on how safe it is to ride at any time with a heat score that takes into account the current air temperature and humidity.
• Data on the wrist: Track training, recovery and transport activities at a glance when using the Blaze Connect IQ app on a compatible Garmin smartwatch.

Featuring up to 25 hours of battery life, the sensor can be easily removed from the wrap for cleaning and charging. The Blaze equine wellness system is available for $600.

Garmin (www.garmin.com) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are in the USA, Taiwan and the UK.