Why 90% of Equine Managers Are Still Using Spreadsheets (And Losing Money)
I've spent years around high-end equine operations — polo clubs, veterinary clinics, elite breeding programs. And here's what still blows my mind:
Most of them are running million-dollar animals on Google Sheets and handwritten notes.
The gap between what data is available and what's actually being used is massive:
Nutrition: Most managers eyeball feed ratios. But when you model forage composition against workload demands, metabolic risk drops significantly. Laminitis alone costs the industry billions — and it's largely preventable with proper data.
Welfare monitoring: Behavioral stress signals are early indicators of injury and illness. By the time most managers notice, the damage is done.
Genetics: SNP data and health histories exist for most registered animals. Almost nobody is using them systematically for breeding decisions or purchase due diligence.
Reporting: Vets and managers spend 5-10 hours per week on paperwork that AI can generate in seconds.
The equine industry is worth $300B+ globally. The tools are 20 years behind.
That's why I built EquiPerk — an AI-powered management system specifically for elite equine professionals. Not another generic farm app. A decision engine built by someone who understands the science.
If you manage 10+ horses and you're tired of flying blind, this might be what you've been looking for.
