About Us

At SolvEquine, we’re building a new category of equine gear by combining thoughtful design with 3D technology to create more personalized, better-fitting products.

Traditional equipment has largely stayed the same for decades, often forcing horses into standardized shapes and compromises. We’re changing that, starting with products that can be tailored, refined, and continuously improved based on real-world use.

This is just the beginning. As we grow, we’re continuing to expand into new products, bringing the same approach of innovation, practicality, and personalization to every piece of equipment we create.

Nicole Kmetz, SolvEquine founder, with her horses, husband, and dogs on the farm

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

A rider building for riders.

SolvEquine was born from a life already deeply rooted in horses. My husband is a farrier, and together we’ve built much of our life around the horse world, from the everyday realities of horse care to training, riding, and constantly looking for better ways to solve the problems equestrians encounter every day.

A major part of the SolvEquine story is finding practical solutions to everyday equestrian problems using technology and manufacturing methods that are not commonly found in the traditional horse industry. SolvEquine was created around the idea that modern technology can be used to rethink familiar equestrian products, improve rider feedback, and solve real problems encountered by horse owners and riders every day.

At the same time, I work full-time in the corporate world. Like so many adult riders, that means my time in the saddle often has to fit around work, responsibilities, and real life. I frequently ride on my own, without a trainer standing in the arena giving me immediate feedback.

That became the inspiration behind the SolvEquine Hand Trainer.

I wanted a way to receive instant, tangible feedback while I was riding, something that could help me recognize when my hands became uneven, wandered out of position, or lost consistency without having to wait for my next lesson or watch a video afterward.

That idea grew into something larger: creating practical tools that help riders become more aware, more consistent, and more connected to their horses.

SolvEquine combines my problem-solving mindset from the corporate world with our hands-on experience in the equestrian industry. The goal is simple: identify everyday challenges horse owners and riders experience and create thoughtful, functional solutions that genuinely make a difference in the barn and in the saddle.

The Hand Trainer is the beginning: developed by a rider, inspired by real rides, and created for riders who want to keep improving even when no one else is watching.

Nicole Kmetz
Founder & Creator, SolvEquine