A happy horse comes from great management, but the key to great management is to be on the lookout. Unfortunately, this is not always possible with the busy daily lives that we lead, especially if the barn isn’t your 24/7 workplace. This is where the equine camera monitoring system can save the day (or even the weeks, months, and years to come!) Whether an amateur or professional working in the horse industry, an equine camera system can give you the assurance that the people around your horse are adequate, that all is going smoothly in your partner’s management, and for your general peace of mind.
Vacation time does not have to mean putting all of your trust in someone else’s hands and leaving home blind. Although your friend (or whoever is helping you while you’re away) has extensive equine experience, you never know if they might miss a small sign of colic, which you know your horse shows after years of experience of caring for them. This is where being able to watch your animal through a camera comes in handy (especially during the night check). You can keep your mind at ease and whoever is taking care of your animal, you can keep your eyes on the barn even while you’re away.
On a general basis, whether amateurs or professionals, we tend to leave the care of our beloved partners in the hands of others. From putting enough hay in the feed net to checking the hooves when walking in and out of the stall, a lot of us simply have to trust that these tasks are getting done. Nothing beats a great team, and everybody can make mistakes, yet being able to take part in the care of your horse is vital for success as a team. With stall surveillance, the answers to your questions in terms of your partner’s care become much clearer. Imagine walking into your horse’s stall one day and seeing him/her looking dull or depressed. Your horse had two days off and was supposed to spend his/her time in the field. By looking into the camera’s video archives, you can backtrack and see what may have gone wrong during the past two days. Using this method, you can see issues such as your horse not finishing his/her grain (likely a dental problem) or perhaps even that your horse has not been in the pasture at all.
Unfortunately, horse theft is not something that only occurred years before the automobile was invented. As a matter of fact, it is estimated that over 55,000 horses are stolen each year (Metcalfe). However, a camera system in the stalls is a sturdy way to deter thieves from targeting your teammate. Besides theft, stall surveillance is also a great way of ensuring that no strangers in the boarding barn are riding your horse. This may seem out of the question to some, but it is not uncommon for certain trainers to slip a ride or two for the lesson pupils on your horse. If you ever find others riding your teammate without your permission, you will know that it’s time to search for a new barn.
Stall Surveil produces all kinds of equine camera monitoring systems for everyone’s needs. Our team has developed a mobile system for travel, a permanent system for the stable area (or a stall), and a competition system for facilities that host events. Our camera systems have features like: custom turn-key install, 24/7 live video, HD video archives, motion detection alerts during certain times, temperature/humidity/air quality notifications, and more. For more information about our security systems and how we can accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us or request an estimate.
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