EquiPad™
Enhancing Equine Well-Being Through Sensory Innovation
At 4Equine™, we are dedicated to improving the daily lives of horses through purposeful sensory enrichment. Our flagship product, the EquiPad™, is a pioneering tactile stimulation board designed to encourage natural behaviour, reduce boredom, and promote emotional balance in the stable environment.
Developed in partnership with Samboards Ltd. and informed by emerging welfare research, the EquiPad™ brings meaningful sensory engagement to horses of all ages, disciplines, and temperaments.
EquiPad™
Introducing the EquiPad™ Sensory Board
Horses explore the world through touch. The EquiPad™ uses varied tactile textures and interactive surfaces to stimulate this natural behaviour—helping horses investigate, relax, and stay positively engaged throughout the day.
Whether used in the stable, during grooming, training, or downtime, the EquiPad™ provides a simple, effective way to enrich your horse’s environment.
Why Sensory Enrichment Matters
In the wild, horses encounter diverse sensory stimuli daily. In a stable environment, this natural variety is reduced, increasing the risk of:
The EquiPad™ is designed to reintroduce purposeful sensory stimulation—supporting a healthier, more content horse.
Science-Led. Welfare-Driven. Horse-Approved.
A pilot study conducted at Hartpury College found that horses interacting with the EquiPad™ showed a strong preference for tactile exploration, validating the importance of touch-based enrichment tools in supporting equine welfare.
4Equine™ is committed to ongoing research and product development to continually enhance equine well-being.
