Media and Video
Record good videos for MEGAN
Learn what makes a lesson video useful for MEGAN draft analysis, and what types of clips make analysis less reliable.
MEGAN works best when the video is short, focused, and clearly shows the specific skill the rider is practicing.
A strong clip gives the trainer and MEGAN repeated examples of the same question, such as a rider trotting the same ground poles several times, instead of a long full lesson with many unrelated movements.
MEGAN still creates draft analysis only. Trainers should review the clip, decide whether it is useful, and adjust all feedback or suggested exercises before using it.
Good MEGAN videos
- Short clips, usually a few minutes, focused on one schooling question.
- A clear view of the rider and horse from an angle that shows position, balance, line, rhythm, or the target movement.
- Repeated attempts at the same task, such as trotting the same ground poles, riding the same transition, repeating a line, or practicing the same pattern.
- Enough context before and after the movement to see preparation, execution, and recovery.
- One primary rider when possible, or clear rider tagging when multiple riders appear.
- Stable camera work with the horse and rider kept in frame.
- Footage recorded close enough that the rider position and horse movement are visible.
Bad MEGAN videos
- A full lesson with many unrelated movements and no clear focus.
- Long clips where the rider alternates between flatwork, jumping, standing, coaching breaks, and multiple exercises.
- Video where the horse and rider are very far away, blocked, blurry, or often out of frame.
- Clips with many riders where it is unclear which rider should be analyzed.
- Footage that starts after the important movement or cuts off before the result is visible.
- Videos where the rider is mostly walking around waiting, listening, or resetting rather than doing the target exercise.
Examples
- Good: A 5-minute clip of one rider trotting the same ground poles several times while working on rhythm and straightness.
- Good: A short clip of the same canter transition repeated on both reins so the trainer can compare consistency.
- Good: A focused jumping clip showing several attempts through the same gymnastic or line.
- Bad: A 45-minute full lesson with flatwork, jumps, walk breaks, multiple riders, and unrelated exercises.
- Bad: A long video where the camera pans between different riders and the target rider is hard to identify.
Before uploading
- Decide what question you want the clip to answer, such as rhythm, position, straightness, transitions, or a specific exercise.
- Trim the video if possible so it focuses on that question.
- Make sure the correct rider is tagged after upload.
- If the video includes minors or sensitive context, confirm consent and visibility expectations before sharing.
- If the clip is not focused enough, consider using a manual trainer review instead of relying on MEGAN draft analysis.
Troubleshooting
MEGAN feedback feels too general.
Use a shorter, more focused clip with repeated attempts at one skill. Long full-lesson videos often produce broader and less actionable drafts.
MEGAN seems to focus on the wrong rider.
Confirm rider tags and use a clip where the target rider is clearly visible. For group lessons, upload separate focused clips when possible.
The suggested exercises do not fit the lesson.
The clip may not show a clear discipline or schooling question. Trainers should edit or ignore suggested exercises that are not appropriate for the rider, horse, or setup.