Emergency Rescue and Mobility Platform for Equestrians

Founded in 1986, the client is a pioneer in equestrian rescue, providing specialized assistance for horse-drawn vehicles, traction engines, and motor racing transport. They operate an extensive network across Europe, offering mechanical support, tire replacement, and veterinary logistics for stranded animals.

Rescuing horse-drawn vehicles presents unique challenges that traditional automotive recovery services are not equipped to handle.

• Exact Location Identification: Riders often break down in rural or unmarked areas, making it nearly impossible for rescue teams to find them without precise GPS data.
• Complex Towing Safety: Determining if a vehicle can safely tow a specific trailer and horse requires complex weight and length calculations that are prone to human error.
• Logistical Bottlenecks: Managing the dual needs of stranded horses and damaged vehicles often led to delayed registration and response times.
• Manual Communication: Drivers lacked a direct, one-tap method to contact specific service lines (veterinary vs. mechanical) during high-stress breakdown scenarios.

We developed a tab-based native application designed for high-stress environments, allowing users to trigger a "Rescue Me" alert that automatically gathers diagnostics and location data before contacting help.

• Intelligent Towing Calculator: The "Tow Outfit" module calculates weight ratios between the trailer and tow vehicle. If the match ratio exceeds 85%, the app confirms that towing can be performed safely.
• Automated Emergency Dispatch: Upon tapping "Rescue Me," the app identifies the user's GPS coordinates, categorizes the problem (tire, horse, or mechanical), and initiates a call to the corresponding rescue center.
• Precision Weight Analytics: Built-in logic automatically calculates the horse's weight based on user-input dimensions to ensure recovery vehicles are appropriately rated for the load.
• Comprehensive Resource Management: Dedicated sections for Tow Vehicles, Trailers, and Horses allow users to pre-load dimensions for faster processing during an actual emergency.
• Interactive Mapping: Integrated map views display the rider's exact physical location to both the user and the rescue dispatcher for coordinated assistance.

The solution was built natively to ensure maximum reliability and access to core hardware sensors for location and communication.

• Multi-Platform Native Development: Developed for iOS and Android using their respective SDKs and native languages (Objective-C and Java) for high performance.
• Offline Resilience: Utilized SQLite for local storage, ensuring that vehicle and horse dimensions remain accessible even in areas with poor data connectivity.
• Location Intelligence: Leveraged Core Location (iOS) and Location Services (Android) alongside MapKit and Google Maps for precise geospatial tracking.
• Hardware Integration: Integrated Address Book and native call/mail functionalities to automate the contact flow during emergency situations.

• Unprecedented Safety Adoption: As the first smartphone-based GPS tool for equestrian safety, the app was met with widespread acclaim and immediate community adoption.
• Operational Efficiency: Automated data gathering and location pinpointing have significantly reduced the time between a breakdown and the arrival of a rescue unit.
• Informed Decision Making: The automated match-ratio tool prevents unsafe towing practices, protecting both the riders and the animals.
• Market Expansion: The success of the app led to a surge in demand for similar safety-focused applications serving the broader rider community.