When Pivo’s 360° AI Horse Tracking technology meets two-time Olympic Eventer Lucinda Fredericks and her talented daughter Ellie, the results are extraordinary! In their training sessions of Dressage and Lateral Work, Pivo captures every stride and step, allowing Lucinda to focus on coaching while Pivo records and analyzes Ellie's performance.
Training is easy and fun for Ellie, as her mum gives her the best advice. Since Lucinda brings years of experience, when working with her daughter along with Pivo’s cutting-edge technology, their practice is elevated to a whole new level. Pivo pans around and follows Ellie’s every movement, along with capturing the whole session as a valuable lesson to watch back immediately for feedback, and store it for later to compare time progress and improvement.
Pivo, is absolutely easy to set-up and get started with, especially with the first-use guide that walks you through everything from downloading the Pivo Track App to connecting the Pivo Pod to your phone. Since Pivo converts your very own smartphone into your trusty camera man, it's a technology that you are already familiar with. You can begin by choosing the Horse Tracking mode, select the speed settings according to your riding style/discipline and you have the perfect tool for hands-free recording. After each session, you can review your footage, whether alone or with your coach on-site and also share it with your coach that is away for feedback!
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Pivo is A Smarter Way to Train
Whether you're practicing lateral work, leg yields or even canter transitions, Pivo’s Horse Tracking technology ensures no detail is missed. Pivo's AI automatically follows as you ride, while adjusting its focus and angle in real-time. The Horse Tracking Basic and Horse Tracking Advanced modes are designed especially for equestrians, along with other presets. This allowed Lucinda to give Ellie undivided attention without worrying about operating a camera. The 360-degree panning provides an all-around view, following the horse’s movement fluidly, no matter whether fast or slow. Pivo makes sure no movement goes unrecorded. During their session, Lucinda demonstrated the importance of balance and suppleness, which are critical for success in Dressage. And with Pivo, Ellie could easily watch back and see the key points Lucinda had explained to her on horseback.
With Pivo, you don’t need a second person to film your rides. Whether training solo or with a coach, Pivo makes capturing your session simple. In Ellie’s case, Pivo lets her ride and then review her performance later, improving each session with every look back at the footage.
Lucinda adds: “It’s about the basics, but the basics are the foundation of everything in Dressage. With Pivo, Ellie can see what she’s doing right and where she can improve.”
Auto Zoom: Capturing Every Moment, Up Close
One of Pivo’s standout features is the Auto Zoom functionality. As the horse and rider move closer or further away from the camera, Pivo automatically zooms in and out to maintain focus. During their session, Lucinda and Ellie worked on 10-meter half-circles, helping their young mare, Olive, move smoothly in both directions. Pivo's Auto Zoom feature ensured that even from a distance or close by, every small adjustment in posture, leg position, and rein handling was captured clearly.
This ability to automatically zoom in and out on key movements means you never miss crucial details, whether you’re in the middle of a fast-paced canter or executing precise lateral work. It’s like having a personal camera crew, without the hassle! Other features like Target Exposure in the Pivo Track App help adjust the lighting when you're outdoors in bright or gloomy weather and even when you're training in an indoor arena. Every feature is carefully designed to help elevate your filming experience as you ride!
During one of the star mother-daughter duo's training session, Lucinda focused on walk-to-trot transitions, making sure Ellie’s cues were clear and her horse stayed balanced. After completing the day's lesson with Pivo, Ellie could immediately review the footage and see exactly where her transitions needed work.
Lucinda continues, “If the transition isn’t good, we repeat it. Every transition is an opportunity to improve.” With Pivo’s hands-free filming and instant playback, Ellie could easily catch the areas where she could improve, ensuring progress, not perfection.
Real-Time Review with Pivo
After each session, Lucinda and Ellie review the footage recorded by Pivo in real-time. For Ellie, seeing the subtle differences between her two reins gives her immediate insight into what needs more work. As Lucinda explains, "Ellie can see exactly how much more difficult Olive finds the movement to the right compared to the left, which allows us to fine-tune her training." As they say, seeing is believing, sometimes what you feel while riding can be different from what your coach is trying to explain and sees. So when you watch back your ride instantly, it helps study all the details as you freshly remember all the valuable tips and lessons by your coach.
Pivo’s ability to capture every nuance of movement without interruptions allows for quicker analysis and more effective feedback. In a typical training setting, an instructor might ask a rider to repeat a movement multiple times. With Pivo, the rider can instantly see what went well and what needs improvement. This makes feedback more immediate and actionable, accelerating learning. It's great to review your ride's video along with your coach in-person. Or even if you're training alone and need a second pair of eyes. You can send over your video to your coach for feedback! Equestrians can even use the 360 footage shot by Pivo as content to share with their community or inspire the world!
In Lucinda and Ellie's other training session, Pivo ensures that Scarlett, Ellie’s six-year-old mare, is always in the shot. From the moment Ellie starts riding, Pivo seamlessly captures every transition and movement. Whether it’s walking, trotting, or cantering, Pivo follows precisely.
Lucinda explains: “When Ellie puts her inside leg on, she’s asking Scarlett to move to the left. We want this transition to be smooth, Pivo captures every nuance of the movement, so Ellie can review her technique later.”
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Pivo's Lessons Mode: Connecting Riders and Coaches, Anywhere
Another innovative and most-loved feature for equestrians is Pivo’s Lessons Mode, which enables remote coaching. But, not just your regular online lesson. With Pivo's technology, your coach can watch your ride in a dynamic manner. As compared to a still camera, from anywhere in the world. Along with being able to control the movement of the Pod for a customized view! More features also let your coach record the session. And when used with the Pivo Headset and Mic, you can even communicate real-time with your coach. To get a complete remote lesson that almost feels like your coach is in the arena with you! Lucinda when away provides feedback to Ellie in real-time. Bridging the distance between them and enhancing the learning experience. Pivo’s Cloud feature also allows riders and coaches to share & stay connected no matter where they are in the world.
Using Pivo’s dynamic tracking and recording features, remote coaching has never been more accessible or effective. Whether you’re training solo or connecting with a coach across the globe, Pivo ensures every session is recorded. So you can analyse, making it easy to continue improving even outside the arena.
A Complete Equestrian Training Experience with Pivo
Pivo isn’t just a filming tool; it’s a comprehensive training experience. That empowers equestrians to document, analyze, and improve their performance over time. With features like:
- Auto-tracking: Follows your horse’s movements with precision.
- Auto Zoom: Adjusts zoom automatically for a closer view when needed.
- Cloud Storage: Saves your footage for easy access, review, and sharing with coaches.
- Lessons Mode: Provides remote coaching opportunities from anywhere in the world.
Improving Your Training, One Ride at a Time
Lucinda sums it up perfectly: "With Pivo, we can review every ride, see improvements, and make the most of each session. This technology makes training more efficient, focused, and enjoyable."
Whether you’re training alone, with a coach in-person, or connecting remotely, Pivo’s innovative technology ensures you’re always being tracked. From professional-level content creation to performance tracking, Pivo helps equestrians unlock their full potential, one ride at a time.
Pivo: The Equestrian’s Training Partner
Whether you’re training alone, with a coach in person or remote, Pivo lets you analyze, reflect, and improve. With Horse Tracking, Lessons Mode and other features, Pivo is the ultimate companion for equestrians looking to train smarter and learn faster.
Lucinda wraps it up perfectly: “With Pivo, both student and instructor can see the same footage. It helps with analysis, coaching, and tracking progress, making it a vital tool for training success.”
Start Your Training Journey with Pivo
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