Remote Monitor Keeps Tabs On Horse
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Horse owners and breeders now have a new way to remotely monitor horses by cell phone. Similar to fitness straps for humans, the SeeHorse wearable device is more than just a step or calorie counter. It transmits information such as temperature, pulse and respiratory rate to a cell phone or other electronic device. It also has the ability to send the owner alarms and notifications when settings are exceeded, for example, if the horse goes above or below a certain temperature range.
    A former researcher and developer for Blackberry, Peter Mankowski, founder/CEO of SeeHorse, based in Kitchener, Ont., paired up with co-founder and avid equestrian Jessica Roberts to create SeeHorse.
    “We knew there was a need for a product like this, as there is nothing else like it on the market yet, and people invest a lot in their horses, financially and emotionally,” says Roberts.
    Unlike other devices, SeeHorse is designed specifically for equines. 
    “Horses have such unique characteristics – their way of moving, and vitals – meaning you can’t attach any human heart monitor to them and expect accurate results. SeeHorse works with features that are the most accurate and relevant for horses,” says Mankowski.
    Changes in a horse’s vitals are some of the early signs that the horse is experiencing illness or distress, or foaling in pregnant mares. By setting up alerts and access by other parties such as a vet or barn manager, SeeHorse can help with early detection of many illnesses such as colic which could be potentially lifesaving.  SeeHorse is currently preselling the devices through its website (www.seehorse.ca) with delivery expected before February 2016. Customers range from horse breeders to serious competitors to urban horse owners who want to keep tabs on their boarded horses.
    The waterproof device attaches to a horse’s halter, bridle or chest strap and can be worn during training, transportation or whenever you wish to monitor your horse outside or in a stall. 
    Three versions, ranging from $149 to $599, plus a $9.95 monthly subscription for the software, will be available, Mankowski notes. 
    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Communitech Hub, 151 Charles St. W., Kitchener, Ont.  Canada N2G 1H6 (ph 226 220-7210), www.seehorse.ca).

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Remote Monitor Keeps Tabs On Horse  LIVESTOCK Horses/Mules Horse owners and breeders now have a new way to remotely monitor horses by cell phone  Similar to fitness straps for humans  the SeeHorse wearable device is more than just a step or calorie counter  It transmits information such as temperature  pulse and respiratory rate to a cell phone or other electronic device  It also has the ability to send the owner alarms and notifications when settings are exceeded  for example  if the horse goes above or below a certain temperature range 
     A former researcher and developer for Blackberry  Peter Mankowski  founder/CEO of SeeHorse  based in Kitchener  Ont   paired up with co-founder and avid equestrian Jessica Roberts to create SeeHorse 
     “We knew there was a need for a product like this  as there is nothing else like it on the market yet  and people invest a lot in their horses  financially and emotionally ” says Roberts 
     Unlike other devices  SeeHorse is designed specifically for equines  
     “Horses have such unique characteristics – their way of moving  and vitals – meaning you can’t attach any human heart monitor to them and expect accurate results  SeeHorse works with features that are the most accurate and relevant for horses ” says Mankowski 
     Changes in a horse’s vitals are some of the early signs that the horse is experiencing illness or distress  or foaling in pregnant mares  By setting up alerts and access by other parties such as a vet or barn manager  SeeHorse can help with early detection of many illnesses such as colic which could be potentially lifesaving   SeeHorse is currently preselling the devices through its website  www seehorse ca  with delivery expected before February 2016  Customers range from horse breeders to serious competitors to urban horse owners who want to keep tabs on their boarded horses 
     The waterproof device attaches to a horse’s halter  bridle or chest strap and can be worn during training  transportation or whenever you wish to monitor your horse outside or in a stall  
     Three versions  ranging from $149 to $599  plus a $9 95 monthly subscription for the software  will be available  Mankowski notes  
     Contact: FARM SHOW Followup  Communitech Hub  151 Charles St  W   Kitchener  Ont   Canada N2G 1H6  ph 226 220-7210   www seehorse ca  
 
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