What is HorseCompanion?

HorseCompanion is a free app for horse owners and riding partnerships in Switzerland. It enables easy coordination of horse care, appointments and activities between owners and riders.

Is HorseCompanion free?

Yes, HorseCompanion is completely free to use. No credit card is required and all features are available without restrictions.

What languages is HorseCompanion available in?

HorseCompanion is available in 4 languages: German, English, French and Italian – perfect for multilingual Switzerland.

Can I use HorseCompanion on my smartphone?

Yes, HorseCompanion is available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and can be installed directly on your smartphone. The app works on iOS, Android and in the browser.

How do I invite my riding partner?

After registration, you can invite your riding partner via email. They receive an invitation link and can immediately access the shared horse.

What features does HorseCompanion offer?

HorseCompanion offers a shared calendar, activity tracking, health and veterinary records, feeding plans, expense tracking, emergency profiles with QR codes, statistics and much more.

Does HorseCompanion work offline?

Yes, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), HorseCompanion can be installed on your smartphone. Basic features are also available offline.

Is HorseCompanion secure?

Yes, HorseCompanion uses encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication and stores data on servers in Switzerland. Your data is never shared with third parties.

Can I manage multiple horses?

Yes, you can add as many horses as you like and manage separate riding partnerships, activities and health data for each horse.

What is a Reitbeteiligung (horse-sharing partnership)?

A Reitbeteiligung is an arrangement where a non-owner pays a monthly contribution to ride and help care for someone else's horse on agreed days. It typically involves fixed riding days, shared care tasks and a clear cost split. HorseCompanion is built specifically for this multi-party coordination.

How do I share expenses with my riding partner?

In the expenses module you can record categories such as stable rent, veterinary care, farrier, feed and equipment, and split them automatically between owner and riding partner. Monthly and yearly summaries make settlement easy.

Can I sync the calendar with Apple, Google or Outlook?

Yes. HorseCompanion provides an iCal feed that you can subscribe to from Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. Appointments automatically appear in your personal calendar.

Can multiple riding partners share one horse?

Yes, you can invite any number of riding partners per horse and assign separate permissions (read-only, edit, manage) to each one.

What does the emergency QR code do?

Each horse can generate a QR code that, in an emergency, opens a public emergency page without login: contact details for owner, vet, farrier, allergies, medication and stable location. You can print the QR code and attach it at the stable.

How do I install HorseCompanion on iPhone?

Open www.horsecompanion.ch in Safari, tap the share icon and choose 'Add to Home Screen'. HorseCompanion then behaves like a native app — including offline mode and push notifications from iOS 16.4.

Can I track rides with GPS?

Yes, the built-in ride tracking records route, distance, speed and time via GPS and visualises them in map, statistics and heatmap views.

How do notifications work?

HorseCompanion sends web push messages on iOS, Android and desktop and, optionally, email reminders. For each event type (e.g. new activity, vet appointment, invitation) you can choose channel and frequency.

Can I export my data?

Yes, activities and expenses can be exported as CSV. On request we also provide a full data export pursuant to the Swiss FADP / EU GDPR.

Who is behind HorseCompanion?

HorseCompanion is a private, non-commercial passion project by Chris Margadant from Winterthur (Switzerland). Contact: info@horsecompanion.ch.

Can I delete my account and all data?

Yes, you can delete your account at any time under 'Profile → Delete account'. All personal data is removed in accordance with Swiss data-protection law.

Does HorseCompanion track my behaviour?

No. HorseCompanion uses no advertising cookies, no third-party trackers and no user profiling. Anonymous aggregates (e.g. usage counts) are collected solely to improve the app.

What happens if the project is shut down?

The operator commits to announcing any shutdown at least 90 days in advance and to providing a data export during that period.

Documentation & guide

Step by step: set up HorseCompanion, add a horse, invite a riding partner, plan activities, enable the emergency profile – including frequently asked questions.

What can HorseCompanion do?

Horse & Partnership – Create a horse profile with basic data, photo and documents. Invite your riding partner by email and share access.
Daily & Planning – Shared calendar with 16 activity types, feeding plans, training log and notifications.
Health & Safety – Vet visits, vaccinations, BCS scores, expenses, emergency contacts, QR emergency profile and first aid guide.
Overview & Data – Dashboard with 20+ widgets, statistics, timeline, photo gallery and GPS ride tracking.

Features

Managing Horses

Each horse has its own profile with all important master data. The profile serves as a central hub from which you can access all features - calendar, health, feeding, training, expenses and more. You can show or hide features as needed and customize the order.

Riding Partnerships

With riding partnerships, you can share your horse with other riders. Partners get access to the calendar, activities, health data, feeding, first aid and more. You can optionally add start/end dates, riding days per week and notes to the invitation.

Calendar

The calendar displays all activities for your horses clearly. In the month view, you see activities as colored entries (each horse has its own color), in the agenda view as a chronological list. Tap on a day for the detail view or create new activities directly.

Activities

Activities are individual tasks or appointments related to your horse. There are 16 activity types in two categories: Movement and Care. Each activity can be assigned to a partner, recorded with optional duration and distance, and marked as complete. All activities can be exported as CSV.

Notifications

Stay informed about everything related to your horse. Configure per event type (invitations, activity reminders, completed tasks) which channel you want to be notified through. The reminder time before activities is freely selectable (15 min. to 1 day). Optionally receive a weekly digest via email.

Health Records

Manage all your horse's health data in one place. The health page is divided into three tabs: Overview with reminders, Vaccinations & Deworming, and Vet entries. Each entry can have a due date that is displayed as a countdown.

Expense Tracking

Keep track of all expenses related to your horse. Navigate month by month through your costs and see the total, category breakdown as a bar chart and a 12-month trend at a glance.

Feeding Management

Create and manage detailed feeding plans for each horse. Log feedings and maintain full oversight of daily care.

Training Journal

Document your training sessions with detailed metrics. Track gaits, mood, performance, and progress over time.

Body Condition Score

The Body Condition Score (BCS) helps you systematically assess your horse's body condition using the internationally recognized Henneke Scale (1-9). Regular assessments help you detect weight changes early.

QR Code Emergency Profile

Generate a QR code for each horse that links to a public emergency profile. Anyone who scans the code gets access to all important information - even without a HorseCompanion account.

GPS Ride Tracking

Record your rides via GPS and get live statistics for distance, speed, elevation, and duration. Rides are automatically saved as activities and appear in all widgets and statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is HorseCompanion?: HorseCompanion is a free app for horse owners and riding partnerships in Switzerland. It enables easy coordination of horse care, appointments and activities between owners and riders.
Is HorseCompanion free?: Yes, HorseCompanion is completely free to use. No credit card is required and all features are available without restrictions.
What languages is HorseCompanion available in?: HorseCompanion is available in 4 languages: German, English, French and Italian – perfect for multilingual Switzerland.
Can I use HorseCompanion on my smartphone?: Yes, HorseCompanion is available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and can be installed directly on your smartphone. The app works on iOS, Android and in the browser.
How do I invite my riding partner?: After registration, you can invite your riding partner via email. They receive an invitation link and can immediately access the shared horse.
What features does HorseCompanion offer?: HorseCompanion offers a shared calendar, activity tracking, health and veterinary records, feeding plans, expense tracking, emergency profiles with QR codes, statistics and much more.
Does HorseCompanion work offline?: Yes, as a Progressive Web App (PWA), HorseCompanion can be installed on your smartphone. Basic features are also available offline.
Is HorseCompanion secure?: Yes, HorseCompanion uses encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication and stores data on servers in Switzerland. Your data is never shared with third parties.
Can I manage multiple horses?: Yes, you can add as many horses as you like and manage separate riding partnerships, activities and health data for each horse.
What is a Reitbeteiligung (horse-sharing partnership)?: A Reitbeteiligung is an arrangement where a non-owner pays a monthly contribution to ride and help care for someone else's horse on agreed days. It typically involves fixed riding days, shared care tasks and a clear cost split. HorseCompanion is built specifically for this multi-party coordination.
How do I share expenses with my riding partner?: In the expenses module you can record categories such as stable rent, veterinary care, farrier, feed and equipment, and split them automatically between owner and riding partner. Monthly and yearly summaries make settlement easy.
Can I sync the calendar with Apple, Google or Outlook?: Yes. HorseCompanion provides an iCal feed that you can subscribe to from Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. Appointments automatically appear in your personal calendar.
Can multiple riding partners share one horse?: Yes, you can invite any number of riding partners per horse and assign separate permissions (read-only, edit, manage) to each one.
What does the emergency QR code do?: Each horse can generate a QR code that, in an emergency, opens a public emergency page without login: contact details for owner, vet, farrier, allergies, medication and stable location. You can print the QR code and attach it at the stable.
How do I install HorseCompanion on iPhone?: Open www.horsecompanion.ch in Safari, tap the share icon and choose 'Add to Home Screen'. HorseCompanion then behaves like a native app — including offline mode and push notifications from iOS 16.4.
Can I track rides with GPS?: Yes, the built-in ride tracking records route, distance, speed and time via GPS and visualises them in map, statistics and heatmap views.
How do notifications work?: HorseCompanion sends web push messages on iOS, Android and desktop and, optionally, email reminders. For each event type (e.g. new activity, vet appointment, invitation) you can choose channel and frequency.
Can I export my data?: Yes, activities and expenses can be exported as CSV. On request we also provide a full data export pursuant to the Swiss FADP / EU GDPR.
Who is behind HorseCompanion?: HorseCompanion is a private, non-commercial passion project by Chris Margadant from Winterthur (Switzerland). Contact: [email protected].
Can I delete my account and all data?: Yes, you can delete your account at any time under 'Profile → Delete account'. All personal data is removed in accordance with Swiss data-protection law.
Does HorseCompanion track my behaviour?: No. HorseCompanion uses no advertising cookies, no third-party trackers and no user profiling. Anonymous aggregates (e.g. usage counts) are collected solely to improve the app.
What happens if the project is shut down?: The operator commits to announcing any shutdown at least 90 days in advance and to providing a data export during that period.