GETTING STARTED

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What is Arena?

Arena is the living platform for riding from Pivo Equestrian. It brings coaching, video review, GPS tracking, AI pose analysis, and your full training history into one place, so every ride, lesson, and horse lives on one timeline instead of scattered across your camera roll and old texts.

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Who is Arena for?

Riders, trainers, and coaches at every level. Whether you are building your first independent seat or running a full client roster, Arena organizes your training the same way: one app, every session, every horse, every lesson, in one place.

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How do I get started with Arena?

Download Arena from the App Store or Google Play, create your account, and add your first horse profile. You can start recording and reviewing rides immediately. Pair a Pivo device later if you want to add hands-free filming or horse-specific tracking.

View the Arena setup guide →

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Is Arena available on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Arena is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

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Does Arena work outside the United States?

Arena is available wherever you can download it from the App Store or Google Play. Availability of specific Pivo hardware may vary by region.

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Hardware & Devices

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Is a Pivo Pod necessary to use the app? Do I need hardware to get started?

No. Arena works right out of the app, no hardware required. You can record, review, annotate, and track your rides with just your phone. Add a Pivo Pod, Tag, or Intercom whenever you want, and each device unlocks more of what Arena can do, from hands-free filming to horse-specific tracking. No hardware required. Every device you add makes the ride richer.

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What is the difference between the Pivo Pod, Tag, and Intercom?

The Pod is a motorized mount that follows you around the arena, so your video stays framed without anyone holding a phone. The Tag attaches to your horse or tack for tracking specific to them. The Intercom lets you hear your trainer's feedback in real time while you ride. Each one adds a different layer to Arena, and you can use any combination that fits your setup.

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Can I use more than one Pivo device at once?

Yes. Pair a Pod for hands-free filming with an Intercom for live coaching feedback, and Arena brings both into the same ride record.

See device pairing options →

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How do I connect my Pivo device to Arena?

Open Arena, go to device setup, and follow the pairing steps for your specific device. Once connected, your Pod, Tag, or Intercom stays linked to your account across sessions.

View device pairing instructions →

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Does Arena work with devices other than Pivo hardware?

Arena is built around your phone first, so it works with any smartphone camera. Pivo devices are optional additions, not requirements, and they enhance what Arena captures rather than gate it.

Learn what Arena captures without hardware →

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What do I do if my Pivo device won't connect or is having tracking issues?

Check that Bluetooth is on and your app is up to date, then retry the pairing steps in device setup. If tracking still isn't working, reach the Pivo Equestrian support team through the app for hardware-specific troubleshooting.

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Coaching & Lessons

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Can I take lessons through Arena?

Yes. Arena supports virtual video lessons and connects you to a global trainer network, so you can get real coaching feedback whether your trainer is standing at the rail or reviewing your ride from anywhere.

Explore Remote Lessons →

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Does Arena work with in-person riding lessons too?

Yes. Record your lesson, save the transcript, read an AI-generated summary, and go back to your coach's feedback before your next ride. Nothing gets lost between sessions.

See how lesson recording works →

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How does Arena help me remember what my coach said?

Every lesson becomes part of your training timeline, with recording, transcript, and summary attached. Instead of trying to remember a correction from three weeks ago, you open Arena and see exactly what was said and when.

Learn about lesson transcripts and summaries →

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Does Arena replace my trainer?

No. Arena makes your time with your trainer go further. Record lessons, save feedback, and revisit coaching notes between sessions, so the guidance you get in the arena keeps working for you long after you have untacked.

See how Arena supports your trainer relationship →

Recording & Video Review

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What is Pocket Mode?

Pocket Mode is hands-free GPS ride recording. Your phone stays safely in your pocket while Arena tracks your route, ride time, gait data, and training details, so you can focus on your horse instead of your camera.
Learn more about Pocket Mode →

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Can I upload videos I already have?

Yes. Upload your existing riding videos and Arena folds them into your timeline, so past rides sit alongside everything you record going forward.
See how video upload works →

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What is AI pose analysis and annotation?

Arena reviews your riding video and highlights position, alignment, and movement, so you and your coach can annotate specific moments and track technical changes over time, not just watch the ride back.
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Can I compare rides side by side?

Yes. Dressage riders can compare ride over ride to track personal improvement over time, seeing exactly how a movement has developed from one session to the next.
See side-by-side video comparison →

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What is Gigapixel AI video-to-photo enhancement?

Gigapixel pulls a high-resolution photo straight from your ride footage, so the moment you want to keep does not get lost in a blurry screenshot. Every ride has a perfect shot. This is yours.
Learn more about Gigapixel →

GPS & Horse Tracking

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Does Arena track GPS rides?

Yes. Every ride can be logged with GPS tracking, so you build a real record of where you rode, how far, and how your horse moved, all saved automatically to your training history.
Explore GPS ride tracking →

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Does GPS tracking work indoors?

GPS needs open sky, so tracking is most accurate outdoors and on trails. In an indoor arena, Arena still records your video, lesson notes, and training history, just without the GPS route.
See GPS accuracy details →

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Do I need Wi-Fi or cell service to record a ride?

No. You can record rides and lessons without a connection, and Arena syncs everything once you are back online, so a spotty signal at the barn will not cost you your ride.
Learn about offline recording and syncing →

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Can I track more than one horse?

Yes. Arena is built for riders with more than one horse in their program, keeping each horse's training history, sessions, and stats separate and organized.
See horse profile setup →

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Does Arena keep a profile for my horse?

Yes. Every horse gets a profile in Arena, their story and stats live here, covering training history, sessions, and progress specific to them. If you ride multiple horses, each one gets its own record.
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Journal & Progress

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Why should I keep a riding journal?

A journal helps you track progress, remember coaching feedback, spot patterns, and see how far you have actually come. Arena builds this journal for you automatically, organizing every ride, lesson, and note into one place as you train.
Learn about the rider journal →

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How is Arena's journal different from writing my own training log?

Arena builds it for you. Every ride, lesson, and note gets organized into your timeline automatically, so you get the benefit of a training journal without having to sit down and write one after every session.
See how the journal builds itself →

Community & Trainer Network

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Does Arena connect me with other riders and trainers?

Yes. Arena links you to a global trainer network and a community of riders training across every discipline, connecting riders to a global arena, so you are never training in isolation even when you are riding alone.
Explore the trainer network →

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Is Arena discipline-specific?

Arena works across dressage, hunter, jumper, western, and vaulting, with features that flex to how you actually ride, not a one-size-fits-all training log.
See Arena for your discipline →

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Can I follow other riders or trainers in Arena?

Yes. Follow trainers, see their programs, and stay connected to riders training alongside you, wherever they are.
Learn about following riders and trainers →

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Can multiple riders share one horse profile?

Yes. If you and another rider both train the same horse, you can both connect to that horse's profile, so its full training history stays together instead of splitting across two accounts.
See shared horse profiles →

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Can I share a ride with someone who does not use Arena?

Yes. You can share individual rides or highlights outside the app, so family, friends, or a trainer who has not joined yet can still see your progress.
Learn how to share a ride →

For Trainers

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How does Arena help trainers manage multiple clients?

Trainers can review client rides, leave feedback between sessions, and track each rider's progress over time, all from one place instead of juggling texts and separate video files.
Explore Arena for trainers →

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Can trainers offer paid lessons through Arena?

Yes. Arena's trainer network supports virtual lessons, so coaches can reach and teach riders beyond their home barn.
Learn how to offer lessons on Arena →

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Can a trainer see a client's full training history, or only shared lessons?

Clients control what they share. A rider can grant a trainer visibility into their full timeline or keep it limited to specific lessons and rides.
See sharing and privacy controls →

Account, Pricing & Data

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What subscription plans does Arena offer?

Arena is available on Free, Plus, and Premium plans, with an Elite tier launching Fall 2026. Each tier unlocks more of the platform, from basic recording and journaling up through full coaching, AI analysis, and trainer network access.
Compare Arena plans →

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Do I need a subscription to use Arena at all?

No. Arena's Free plan gets you started with core recording and training history, no subscription required. Ride smarter. Train anywhere. Improve every day, from day one.
See what's included in Free →

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Can I switch between Free, Plus, and Premium anytime?

Yes. You can upgrade or change your plan at any point, and your training history carries over regardless of tier.
Manage your plan →

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What happens when Elite launches in Fall 2026?

Elite adds a new tier on top of Free, Plus, and Premium. Riders on existing plans keep everything they already have, with the option to upgrade once Elite is available.

Get notified about Elite →

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Is my riding data private?

Yes. Your rides, videos, and horse profiles belong to you. Arena does not sell your data, and you control what you share and with whom.
Read the privacy policy →

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How long does Arena store my videos?

Your videos and training history stay in Arena for as long as your account is active, so your timeline keeps building instead of getting wiped or cut off after a set number of days.
Learn about data storage →

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Can I export or download my videos?

Yes. You can download your ride videos from Arena whenever you want.
See how to export your videos →

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What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

Your training history stays intact. Some features tied to your plan become unavailable, but you will not lose your past rides, journal entries, or horse profiles by stepping down a tier.
Learn what happens after cancellation →

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