Competition season doesn’t begin in the arena. It begins in preparation, in the quiet, focused rides where every transition, every stride, and every decision shapes what happens later in the ring.
This spring, as riders and coaches return to full training schedules, one thing is clear: preparation is no longer just about repetition. It’s about understanding. It’s about clarity. And increasingly, it’s about having the right tools to support that process.
That’s where Pivo comes in.
For years, riders have used Pivo to record their training sessions, to capture rides independently, without needing someone behind the camera. But this season marks a shift. Pivo is no longer just a way to film your ride. It’s becoming a complete training platform, one that connects riders and coaches through structured feedback, meaningful insights, and continuous progression.
And this spring, we’re bringing that system together.
Record. Analyze. Win.
Recently launched, the new Pivo Annotation Tool is a system designed to transform how feedback is delivered. Instead of relying on memory or fragmented notes after a lesson, coaches can now provide precise, time-based feedback directly on video. Every correction is anchored to an exact moment. Every insight can be revisited, studied, and applied when the rider is ready.
It changes how riders learn.
Feedback is no longer limited to the lesson itself. It extends beyond the arena, into the moments where riders reflect, process, and improve. It creates a structure for progress that continues long after the ride is over.
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Introducing the Pivo Coach Directory
Another new feature - a connected training experience is making it easier for riders and coaches to find each other, not just geographically, but philosophically.
The Pivo Coach Directory brings together coaches who deliver structured, modern training — coaches who use tools like annotation to stay connected with their riders between sessions, and who focus on long-term progression, not just immediate correction.
For riders, this means access.
Access to coaches who can review your ride, provide detailed feedback, and help you solve problems before they show up in competition. Access to a level of consistency and continuity that traditional training often lacks.
You can submit a video between lessons. Receive annotated feedback. Adjust. Improve. Repeat.
Record. Annotate. Connect. Progress - Training That Extends Beyond the Arena
What makes this system powerful isn’t just the technology, it’s what it enables.
Every ride becomes part of a larger picture. Every session is recorded, archived, and available for review. Riders can track their progress over weeks and months, seeing improvements that might otherwise go unnoticed. Coaches can follow that progression over time, offering more informed, more consistent guidance.
This kind of clarity changes training. It reduces repetition. It improves communication. It allows riders to approach each session with intention, understanding not just what to do, but why. And ultimately, it supports better outcomes, for both rider and horse.
For Coaches: Be Part of the Competition Solution
As competition season begins, riders are actively looking for coaches who can help them perform at their best. The Pivo Coach Directory is where they are looking. Every rider in the directory is already invested. Already recording. Already engaged in their training. They are not just browsing, they are ready to work.
As a coach or trainer yourself, joining the directory places you inside a focused equestrian training ecosystem, where your expertise is visible to riders who are actively seeking structured, modern coaching.
It’s a way to extend your reach beyond your local arena, and to stay connected with your riders between lessons in a meaningful way. If you are a trainer and Pivo user, register now!
What Federation's Leadership Says
“Our coaching staff has been so impressed with the quality and usefulness of the Pivo technology, which has allowed us to connect with and work with our athletes regardless of their geographic location. As we evolve as a sport, staying on the front foot of implementing new technology will help us improve as a program, as well as continue to keep our athletes and coaches engaged and in communication regardless of location.”
Christine Traurig
U.S. Dressage Chef d’Equipe & Technical Advisor
“We are grateful for the opportunity to integrate enhanced Pivo technology into our program offerings to support virtual access to our athletes and combinations for progress updates and coaching analysis. Our athletes have been appreciative of the quality of the technology and its accessibility, and we’re looking forward to continuing to grow our partnership with Pivo.”
Laura Roberts
USEF Managing Director, Dressage
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