Gait Video Checklist

How It Works

Select the gaits you want to capture (walk, trot, canter, gallop, back), camera angles (head-on, behind, left/right side, diagonals), and surface types (hard flat, soft arena, grass, gravel, hill, circle). Optionally enable slow-motion notes and flexion test protocols. The tool generates a numbered shot list with specific instructions, duration, and filming tips for each clip. A standardized file naming format is provided for consistent labeling. Download the protocol as a printable PDF to bring to the filming session. Upload your completed videos to ConductVision for AI-powered gait analysis.

Filming Best Practices

Camera height matters: film at the horse’s shoulder height, not from above or below. Use landscape orientation. Keep the camera stable — a tripod or fence brace helps. The handler should lead at arm’s length with a loose lead rope, allowing natural head movement (head bob is a key lameness indicator). Capture at least 4–6 complete strides per clip. For trot, the head-on and behind views are most diagnostic. On hard surfaces, listen for asymmetric hoof strikes. For circle work, film both directions. Avoid filming in direct harsh sunlight that creates shadows across the horse.