Industry
Health & Animals
Type of activity
Startup
Implementation and support
2025 – present
Technologies
React Native
React + Next.js
NestJS
About project
The Hufrehe Alarm App is a mobile application created for people who want to regularly monitor the condition of a horse’s hooves and detect worrying changes early. The solution supports horse owners, hoof care professionals, and veterinarians in keeping organized documentation and comparing observations over time.
The user can perform regular checks, add photos of the hooves, and save observation results in one place. The application helps document external hoof characteristics and changes in geometry that may indicate mechanical overload. This provides the user with a more objective basis for discussions with a professional and planning the next steps.
Our role
Mobile application
(iOS / Android)
Admin panel
Key functionalities
Digital hoof check with photo analysis
The application enables a digital hoof check based on photos added by the user. The process includes documenting the hoof condition, properly overlaying the coffin bone, and analyzing visible proportions and changes in the hoof structure. By saving successive checks in the history, the user can compare photos and observations over time. This makes it easier to notice gradual changes that may require consultation with a specialist.
Indication of potential abnormalities
Based on the analysis performed, the application assists the user in identifying changes that may require closer attention. The tool does not replace a professional diagnosis but helps catch warning signs faster and better prepare for a consultation.
Horse profiles
The user can maintain separate profiles for their horses. Each profile contains the history of performed checks, added photos, and saved observations, facilitating the organized monitoring of a specific animal’s hoof condition.
Directory of specialists
The user can find specialists and facilities dedicated to hoof care and horse health. This feature eases the transition from noticing a problem to contacting the right person.
Project challenges
1
Appropriate overlaying of the coffin bone model
One of the most important challenges was designing a feature that allows the position of the coffin bone to be properly overlaid onto a photo of the hoof. This required combining domain knowledge, visual precision, and an intuitive interface so that the user could understand the relationship between the external shape of the hoof and its internal structure.
Maintaining the correct proportions, reference points, and presentation method was crucial to ensure the visualization was helpful without suggesting a medical diagnosis. The feature had to support observation and education rather than replace a specialist’s evaluation.
2
Responsible communication in the field of animal health
Since the project concerns horse health, it was particularly important to clearly define the application’s role. The Hufrehe Alarm App supports the observation, documentation, and early detection of changes, but it does not replace a veterinary diagnosis or professional evaluation. This premise had to be reflected both in the content and in the way results and visualizations are presented within the application.
Key benefits
For the system user
- Faster detection of changes — the user can regularly document the condition of the hooves and more easily notice differences that might be overlooked during daily observation.
- Better cooperation with a specialist — the history of checks, photos, and saved observations provide a concrete basis for discussions with a hoof care professional or veterinarian.
- Greater organization in documentation — all hoof-related observations are kept in one place instead of being scattered across miscellaneous photos, notes, or messages.
- Simpler prevention in daily use — the application helps establish a routine of regular checks and facilitates conscious care for the horse’s health.
For the system purchaser
- A digital product ready for scaling — the application allows for building a community of users and specialists around a specific problem and a clearly defined market need.
- Greater brand recognition — the product stands out for its innovative approach to hoof health monitoring and was nominated for the Constantinus Award 2025 in the digitalization category.
- Better user retention — regular checks and observation history encourage users to return to the application, as its value grows with each piece of saved data.
- Opportunity to build an expert ecosystem — the directory of specialists and the forum create a space for content development, collaboration with experts, and building trust in the product.
The project was implemented in close collaboration with DeineSeite.at, who were responsible for the concept and development as the main partner