Equestrian Excellence: Capture Horse Riding with Insta360 Flow Pro

There's nothing like an afternoon spent with your horses. Whether you're an experienced equestrian, learning to ride horses for the first time, or maybe even a trainer yourself, eventually, you'll want to capture your moments in the paddock with a horse riding camera.

But let's face it, trying to film yourself horse riding is far from graceful. Even when using a smartphone, your horse riding typically turns into a shaky, nauseating mess. So, how can you film your training sessions, dressage practice and trots in the countryside? Do you need a horse riding camera, even just for filming in a paddock? Not necessarily!

If you're looking for gear that is considered the best for filming your horse riding, we have a solution for you: Insta360 Flow Pro!

Insta360 Flow Pro: The Best Way to Film Horse Riding with a Phone

For those not familiar, Insta360 Flow Pro is an AI-powered smartphone stabilizer (gimbal) that works to get you epic, super-smooth footage right from your smartphone. With a compact design, Flow Pro folds easily into your saddle bag or pocket and is ready to film in seconds. Simply take it out, unfold it, magnetically snap on your phone (which will act as your horse riding camera), and you're ready to go!

Its 1-step rapid deployment and all-day battery life mean you've got something right in your pocket that can get the best possible shots of your horse rides. It can even charge your phone, supporting both Android and iPhone.

Flow Pro's 360° Infinite Pan Tracking means it spins a full 360 degrees with no limitations. Put it in the center of the paddock and it will continuously record and track your horse as you ride around!

It also has a green Tracking Ring Light that lights up when it's tracking, so you don't have to worry about whether you're in frame once you're already mounted up.

Deep Track 3.0 Tracks Your Ride

Insta360 is well-known for smart AI, and Flow Pro is no exception. Once you've got your Flow Pro and horse riding camera mounted somewhere secure (you can even try using its built-in tripod), simply use the smart Gesture Control by holding your hand up, and Flow Pro automatically starts tracking you on your horse!

Flow Pro boasts enhanced tracking, which accurately follows the horse as they move, and Horse Re-Identification, which continuously records and tracks even if the horse leaves the frame or is temporarily blocked. It's a truly seamless filming experience.

It's like having your very own cameraperson right there with you. Try moving around the paddock or even a jump or two—Flow Pro captures every jump and gallop with precision and completely shake-free. Before recording, turn on Horse Tracking in settings, then either press the Trigger Button or manually draw a box around the horse on your phone. We also recommend changing the Tracking Sensitivity to Sensitive.

Auto Zoom is another handy feature that automatically adjusts the zoom to keep the horse prominently in the frame, providing the best possible view for equestrian shooting. Once you've enabled Horse Tracking, you'll see an Auto Zoom button at the bottom left of the shooting page. Use the Zoom Wheel to set the framing, then tap the Auto Zoom button, which will automatically maintain your chosen framing for the entire duration of your recording.

And if you're an endurance rider or prefer cross-country, you can experiment with shooting in the woods, too! Flow Pro is smart enough to recognize you even with branches, trees, and shadows.

Those using an iPhone as their horse riding camera can track and record with their native iPhone camera app and other third-party apps. Since Flow Pro is the first-ever gimbal to integrate Apple DockKit technology, simply tap your phone to quickly pair via NFC and connect again in a flash with Auto-Reconnection. Either open the iPhone's Camera app to start tracking in an instant, or use major apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Zoom and more. Flow Pro is completely life-compatible.

When it comes to a horse riding camera, this kind of setup delivers results, all while riding solo!

A Great Gift Idea for Horse Riders

If you're an avid horse lover or you're shopping for a loved one, Insta360 Flow Pro could be a great pick. Whether you want to get shots of practice to get feedback on, training journals, or just want to share fun from the fields, Flow Pro makes all of that easier!

When coupled with the Insta360 app, it serves as a full cinematography tool, allowing for Motion Timelapses, dynamic TimeShifts, drone-style shots using the joystick (think Inception), and so much more. It certainly isn't limited to the paddock, and it works well for vlogs, movies, creative videography, and more.

If you want a budget-friendly option, Insta360 Flow is another great gimbal for horse riding. While it doesn't have some of the advanced AI tracking and features that Flow Pro has, it's tried and tested by our horse-riding friend @DiscoverTheHorse.

@DiscoverTheHorse has also been experimenting with more Insta360 equipment as her horse riding camera lately, including our tiny camera, GO 3, and even in an immersive ride in 360º:

Insta360 Flow Pro is the best way to film for horse riders who want to capture it all without investing in an equestrian camera. All you need is this gimbal and your phone! You can grab your Flow Pro from Insta360's Official Store.

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