HORSE SADDLE

HORSE SADDLE

Horse Saddle pressure monitoring system

The new Tactilus Equestrics® sensor is a capable alternative to saddle-buying and fitting by trial and error, hit or miss.

Technical specifications

N° of Sensors 18 x 22 split mat
Technology Piezoresistive
Max. Scan Speed Up to 10 hertz
Pressure Range 0 – 5 PSI (0 – 0.35 kg/cm2)
Minimum Thickness 98.4 mils (2.5 mm)
Max. Sensing Points 388
Max. Sensor Size 29.5 x 17.5 in. (75.9 x 44.5 cm)
Accuracy ±10%
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Features and functionality

A byproduct of years of medical product development for wheelchair users, the Equestrics® sensor is the product of extensive scientific research coupled with the latest technology in surface pressure mapping and algorithm development.

Using the Equestrics® sensor system allows you to quickly evaluate a horse’s back for symmetry and potential sore spots, and help determine the most suitable saddle tree type, tree width, panel shape and depth for his back.

The Tactilus Equestrics® sensor is a matrix-based tactile surface sensor that works by the principle of piezoresistance. Tiny sensing cells cover the entire surface area of the sensor “skin” allowing for discrete spot pressure analysis at any point in the contact region. The Tactilus Equestrics® sensor provides real-time data showing precisely where the pressure points occurs between the saddle and the horse.

Product components

The Tactilus Equestrics® sensor system includes the following components:

  • A piezoresistance matrix sensor mat that is placed underneath the saddle on the back of the horse. Tiny sensing cells cover the entire mat and perform discrete pressure analysis of every point in the contact region
  • An electronic hub that connects the sensor to the computer system
  • Interconnection cabling
  • Power supply
  • Analytical system

Benefits

  • Scientifically accurate and precise data for developing the best saddle-fit
  • An easy-to-use system that includes everything you need to fit saddles to practically any horse, any rider
  • Real-time feedback about pressure points at any location in the contact region
  • Cost-effective and reliable system operation

Software

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