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Hvordan rideklubber kan få støtte til OmniPro Club gjennom Sparebankstiftelsen DNB

by Isabel de Sousa

05/10/2025

OmniPro Club

For mange små og mellomstore rideklubber er det et ønske å kunne tilby mer profesjonelle og engasjerende konkurranser og treninger – men det stopper ofte på grunn av kostnadene til utstyr. Et moderne tidtakersystem kan gjøre en stor forskjell, men investeringene kan føles tunge for en klubb som drives av frivillige og har begrensede midler. Heldigvis finnes det gode støtteordninger, og én av dem kan være nøkkelen til å gjøre denne oppgraderingen mulig.

Sparebankstiftelsen DNB deler hvert år ut betydelige midler til utstyr og tiltak som bidrar til aktivitet, mestring og fellesskap for barn og unge. Dette gjelder også for rideklubber – og mange vet ikke at et tidtakersystem kan kvalifisere for støtte.

OmniPro Club er et helnorsk utviklet tidtakersystem skreddersydd for klubbdrift. Det er enkelt å bruke, raskt å sette opp og gir nøyaktige og rettferdige tider – selv med frivillige bak spakene. Systemet gir en profesjonell opplevelse som gjør det både enklere og morsommere å arrangere treninger og stevner, og det bidrar til å styrke klubbens tilbud til barn og unge.

Det beste er at prisen på OmniPro Club med tre porter i dag ligger under kr 50.000,- (inkl. mva). Dette betyr at klubber kan søke støtte fra Sparebankstiftelsen DNB når som helst gjennom året, så lenge beløpet holder seg under denne grensen. Søknader under kr 50.000,- behandles fortløpende, og man får vanligvis svar i løpet av fire til åtte uker. Det er altså ingen grunn til å vente med å komme i gang. 

For de som ønsker en enda bedre opplevelse – både for ryttere, arrangører og publikum – anbefaler vi å kombinere OmniPro Club med vårt populære Cosmi X19-display. Denne store skjermen viser tider og informasjon i sanntid og gir en ekstra dimensjon til arrangementet. Da overstiger man imidlertid grensen på 50 000 kroner, og søknaden må følge Sparebankstiftelsens ordinære frister. Disse er satt til 1. april, 1. september og 1. desember hvert år, og det tar normalt rundt to måneder før man får svar.

Selve søknadsprosessen er ganske enkel. Klubben skriver en kort beskrivelse av hvordan tidtakersystemet vil bli brukt, hvem som får glede av det, og hvorfor det er viktig for klubbens tilbud til barn og unge. I tillegg må det legges ved et konkret pristilbud, noe vi i Sabia AS gjerne stiller opp med – helt uforpliktende. 

Det finnes mange gode grunner til å ta steget nå. Ikke bare får dere et pålitelig system som gjør hverdagen enklere, dere får også muligheten til å styrke klubbens profil og engasjere både ryttere og publikum på en helt ny måte. Og med støtte fra Sparebankstiftelsen DNB er det fullt mulig å gjøre dette uten å tømme klubbkassa. 

Så gjør som så mange andre OmniPro-kunder og søk idag! 

Har dere spørsmål, eller ønsker dere et tilbud til bruk i søknaden? Ta kontakt med oss på sales@omni-pro.net eller ring +47 93059346.

Vi hører gjerne fra dere.

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How UX-Centric Design is Transforming the World of Equestrian Timing

by Isabel de Sousa

25/09/2025

Equestrian Timing

The Science of Understanding Riders and Organisers

Like Apple’s relentless focus on user experience, the OmniPro team applied a scientific method to their UX research. They observed how people moved, when stress levels peaked, what information was needed in the moment, and where mistakes were most likely to happen.

For example, they learned that many timing systems struggle on soft or uneven ground. Standard tripods wobble, sensors misalign, and last-minute fixes become the norm. So OmniPro engineered their optical gates with self-aligning technology—a first in the industry. They also tackled problems like sunlight glare, vibrations from nearby horses, and the need for ultra-fast setup with fresh, user-driven solutions.

Designing Specifically for the Equestrian World

That specificity is key. While many tech companies take a one-size-fits-all approach, OmniPro went all-in on the equestrian segment. Their timers are built to work in open grass arenas, in dusty indoor halls, and during long weekends filled with early mornings and unpredictable weather.

From the intuitive app interface with animations to guide the user through every step to the seamless integration with Equipe and ClipMyHorse, every detail was deliberately tailored to the realities of the sport.

The result? A system that feels intuitive, works reliably, and genuinely enhances the experience for clubs, judges, and riders alike.

A New Era of Human-Centred Sports Technology

What OmniPro demonstrates is bigger than just horse shows—it’s a case study in UX innovation. It’s proof that when you take the time to really understand your user, and you dare to build something for them—not just for the mass market—you can create a product that feels like it was always meant to exist.

It’s technology that doesn’t just do the job. It makes the job feel easier, smoother, and—just maybe—a little magical.

In a world where many sports still rely on outdated tech and clunky workarounds, OmniPro is showing what’s possible when UX leads the way.

And just like the iPhone, once you’ve used it, there’s no going back.

For more on OmniPro and their innovative approach to equestrian sports tech, visit omni-pro.net.

When Apple launched the iPhone in 2007, it wasn’t just a phone—it was a revolution. By combining deep user research, brilliant design, and bold product decisions, Apple changed the way we interact with technology forever. Now, a similar disruption is quietly galloping its way into the world of equestrian sports.

Meet OmniPro, the company redefining sports timing through the lens of UX-centric design—and doing so specifically for the equestrian world.

Seeing the Arena Through New Eyes

Until recently, timing systems in equestrian sports were often borrowed from other disciplines—adapted alpine ski timers, repurposed athletics gear, or generic event timers that never truly fit. But what if someone approached the sport not with hand-me-down tech, but with a fresh perspective rooted in psychology, human behaviour, and design thinking?

That’s exactly what the OmniPro team did.

“We didn’t just want to build a timer,” says Sandra, the CXO (Chief Experience Officer) for the company. “We wanted to understand what it feels like to run a show, be a judge, or manage horses between classes. So we watched, listened, and designed for real needs—not assumptions.”

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How a Bad Experience Sparked a Ground-Breaking Technology—and a Better Way to Time Equestrian Events

by Isabel de Sousa

15/09/2025

Ground-Breaking Technology

Game-changing ideas don’t always begin in labs or high-tech workshops. Sometimes, they begin in frustration—at a small riding club, with stopwatches, flags, and one glaring problem.

That’s where it started for Olav, an engineer and long-time equestrian volunteer who happened to be in the right (or wrong) place at the right time.

Timing by Thumb? There Had to Be a Better Way

It was a typical weekend showjumping competition. Riders were prepped, horses ready, and volunteers lined up along the arena with… stopwatches.

As each competitor passed a flag, someone pressed a button. That press was meant to determine timing down to the hundredth of a second—the difference between first place and not placing at all.

“I couldn’t believe it,” says Olav. “I’d built a steering-wheel-mounted timer system for go-karts years earlier, and I knew reaction time just wasn’t precise enough for this kind of sport. Not even close.”

From that moment, Olav knew he wasn’t just witnessing a flaw.
He was staring at an opportunity.

When Existing Tools Don’t Fit the Job

Determined to find a real solution, Olav dove into the world of equestrian timing tech. He researched, tested products, and spoke with clubs across Europe. The more he looked, the clearer it became:
Everything on the market was a compromise.

Most timers were adapted from skiing or track and field athletics. They weren’t built for grass arenas, dusty stables, or unpredictable weather. Setup took too long. Support was shaky. And the user interfaces? Often unintuitive at best.

But what if someone designed for equestrian sports—from the ground up?

OmniPro: Built for the Real World, Not Just the Drawing Board

That’s where OmniPro began—not as a product, but as a response to everything Olav had seen go wrong.

Rather than modify something existing, he started fresh:

  • Self-aligning optical gates that handle soft ground, bumps, and uneven terrain
  • Tough, battery-powered devices that survive mud, sunlight, and nearby hooves
  • A fast, no-tools setup so events stay on time
  • An app interface so clear, even non-tech users get it instantly—no training, no manuals
  • Wired start buttons for zero-delay starts
  • Remote diagnostics for real-time support from anywhere

Everything was designed with one question in mind:
“What would make this event easier for the people running it?”

From One Engineer to a Cross-Functional Dream Team

Of course, ideas need people to bring them to life. So Olav assembled a carefully selected team—experts in their fields, all united by a single goal: building the best timing system equestrian sports had ever seen.

  • Electronics engineers ensured the optical gates were lightning-fast and rock solid
  • UX designers made the app frictionless, visual, and even language-independent
  • Mechanical designers developed rugged enclosures that could take a beating
  • Equestrian pros and testers field-validated every design under real competition stress

This wasn’t a lab project. It was a ground-up rethink, shaped by real-world use, weekend after weekend, rain or shine.

Not Just a Product—A Practical Revolution

OmniPro didn’t emerge with a splashy launch or big promises. It grew show by show, club by club—as organisers began to realise there was another way. A calmer, cleaner, more human-friendly way to time a sport built on rhythm, trust, and precision.

There’s still more to come. But what began as one bad experience has already become something meaningful: a better standard. It’s about time!

Explore OmniPro and meet the team behind it at omni-pro.net.

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