Patent Publication Number: US-2010131525-A1

Title: Integrated Systems and Methods of Web-Based Equestrian Data Management and Performance Metric Correlation

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Trainers, owners, investors, equestrian enthusiasts, casual observers, and the like typically use information about a particular horse in order to train, offer for sale, buy, invest, bet on, or otherwise participate in some kind of equestrian event. Conventional record-keeping systems and methods fail to provide an integrated data management and performance metric correlation system and method to easily track, monitor, record, correlate, predict, display, relate, or otherwise view, access, report, analyze, or share data, let alone provide correlation schemes between such data and other relevant performance metrics. 
     SUMMARY 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure could generally provide a web-based integrated data management and performance metric correlation system and method to easily track, monitor, record, correlate, predict, display, relate, or otherwise view, access, report, analyze, or share data and correlate such data with other relevant performance metrics. 
     In one embodiment, the present disclosure could generally provide an integrated system of managing and correlating equestrian related information. The system could include a logbook to store the equestrian related information. The system could also include an analyzer to correlate the equestrian related information according to a user request. The system could further include a graphical user interface (GUI) accessible by the Internet to display the correlated data. 
     In one embodiment, the present disclosure could generally provide a method of managing and correlating equestrian related data. The method could include storing equestrian information in an Internet accessible logbook. The method could also include storing competitive race information related to the horse. The method could further include correlating the equestrian information and the competitive race information. The method could further include displaying the correlated information using a graphical user interface (GUI). 
     In one embodiment, the present disclosure could generally provide an integrated system of managing and correlating equestrian related data over the Internet. The system could include a logbook to store competitive race information and the equestrian related data related to a horse. The equestrian related data could include at least one of: biological information, medical information, farrier information, tack information, nutritional information, and genealogical information. The system could also include an analyzer to correlate the competitive race information with the equestrian related data. The system could further include a graphical user interface (GUI) accessible by the Internet to display the correlated data. 
     Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       For a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its features, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a somewhat simplified diagram illustrating an exemplary integrated web-based equestrian data management and performance metric correlation system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is an exemplary illustration of a graphical user interface (GUI) of a home webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a log-in webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 4A  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying overall statistics for all of a member&#39;s horses according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 4B  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying overall statistics for a selected one of a member&#39;s horses according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5A  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying farrier information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5B  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying expanded farrier information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5C  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying genealogy related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5D  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying general information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5E  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying medical related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5F  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying expanded medical related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5G  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying expanded medical related information having an automatic population feature about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5H  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying professional network related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5I  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying supplement related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5J  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying expanded supplement related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5K  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying tack related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5L  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying expanded tack related information about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying selected calendar information and deadlines related to a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying logbook related information for a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 8A and 8B  are exemplary illustrations of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying resume related information for a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 9A  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying arena history information for a selected horse in chart form according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 9B  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying arena history information for a selected horse in tabular or list form according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 10  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying a gallery for photos, videos, and sound recordings of a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11A  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying results from an analyzer module for a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11B  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying results from an analyzer module for a selected horse overlaid with supplement related information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11C  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying results from an analyzer module for a selected horse overlaid with supplement related information and showing a pop-up display box describing such information according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11D  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying results from an analyzer module for a selected horse in spreadsheet form according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11E  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying results from an analyzer module for a selected horse in spreadsheet form having multiple analysis options according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11F  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying results from an analyzer module for a selected horse in tabular form and showing information sorted by association and related points according to spreadsheet form according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 12  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying performance resumes according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 13  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying a selected performance resume according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure generally provides web-based data management and performance tracking systems and, in particular, online tracking systems that provide users the ability to manage horse-specific data and to track the performance of such horses to record, correlate, share, display, and compare such data and other related performance metrics. 
       FIG. 1  is a somewhat simplified diagram illustrating an exemplary integrated web-based equestrian data management and performance metric correlation system  100  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. System  100  could include data manager module  102 , performance metric module  104 , and miscellaneous module  106 . It should be understood that system  100  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable system or subsystem could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     System  100  generally provides an integrated system to schedule, organize, store, track, and analyze in depth records for a particular horse or number of horses. System  100  could coordinate information related to a number of factors including a horse&#39;s feed, supplements, nutritional needs, nutritional intake, allergies, medical care, injuries, jockey information, trainer information, owner information, farrier, tack, track records, arena history, race schedules, race track conditions, weather, race times, split times, race winnings, total winnings, race averages, performance metrics, other suitable discrete factors or conditions, and any combination thereof. Different parts of system  100  log, record, store, and display these discrete factors in a number of customizable forms. 
     System  100  could also provide integrated analytics to aid in improving performance, tracking performance, improving strategies, isolating problems, discovering regimens or programs that work best or offer below-average performance, other suitable metrics, or any combination thereof. System  100  could offer such analytics in one or more charts, graphical displays, tabular formats, time-line like formats, pie chart displays, other suitable display forms, or any combination thereof. Accordingly, system  100  could provide a system and method of fine-tuning a particular horse&#39;s overall performance or performance at a particular arena, arena type, race type, division, or style of race. 
     An authorized user of system  100  can access an account associated with system  100 , input information, create performance reports, view information graphically, or update data on system  100  via the web using any device configured to access the Internet including, for example, any stand alone computer, networked device or suitable mobile device. 
     System  100  could be associated with an Internet Protocol (IP) address or website  108 . Although the following description describes system  100  for use in conjunction with equestrian-related information or data and, in particular, to horse-related information, it should be understood that system  100  and website  108  could be used in conjunction with information related to any competitive sport, event, athletic pursuit, animal training, other suitable application, or any combination thereof. 
     Similarly, it should be understood that data manager module  102 , performance metric module  104 , and miscellaneous module  106  are used for illustrative purposes only. System  100  could include any number of modules or combinations of modules in conjunction with or in lieu of data manager module  102 , performance metric module  104 , and miscellaneous module  106 . Preferably, data manager module  102 , performance metric module  104 , and miscellaneous module  106  are configured to communicate with each other seamlessly without user intervention. 
     System  100  provides a trainer, owner, investor, casual observer, other suitable entity, or any combination thereof to record, analyze, compare, correlate, and share a horse&#39;s medical information, performance metrics, competitive activities, experiences, award history, sale price, owner information, and other related information using an Internet based system. For example, an owner of a race horse could use system  100  to enter and record all genealogical, medical, race times, tack usage, arena race conditions, and physical therapy regimens and correlate such information to prepare a comprehensive analysis of that race, horse&#39;s performance, and overall health. As a specific example, an owner could track whether a particular change in a medical supplement or nutritional intake affected the horse&#39;s performance over a particular time period or in a specific race. Other performance metrics could also be analyzed using system  100 . 
       FIG. 2  is an exemplary illustration of a graphical user interface (GUI) of a home webpage  200  of system  100  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that home webpage  200  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable webpage could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     Home webpage  200  could be generally accessible by any member of the public who has access to the Internet, including those who are not members of website  108 . Home webpage  200  could include a number of links providing access to general information about system  100  including, for example, links to classified advertisements links  202   a  and  202   b  (collectively referred to herein as classified advertisements links  202 ), performance resumes links  204   a  and  204   b  (collectively referred to herein as performance resumes links  204 ), membership information links  206   a ,  206   b ,  206   c ,  206   d ,  206   e ,  206   f , and  206   g  (collectively referred to herein as membership information links  206 ), events links  208 . It should be understood that numerous other links to many other types of information or combinations of information could also be included on home webpage  200  in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     Classified advertisements link  202  could generally provide non-members and members of website  108  access to information related to items that are for sale, for free, available bartering offers, help-wanted solicitations, or other advertisements or announcements. Although all members of the public could view information associated with classified advertisements link  202 , only members of website  108  could preferably post or otherwise list an advertisement or information on website  108 . Additionally, in one embodiment, a member of website  108  could specify whether their particular listing or other information should be made available to any member of the public, only to other members of website  108 , only to select members of website  108 , or kept private. 
     Performance resumes link  204  could generally provide non-members and members of website  108  a link to information related to a particular horse in the form of a “performance resume” as discussed in detail later herein. Although members of the public could view the information associated with performance resumes link  204  in certain cases, in one embodiment, only members of website  108  could post or otherwise post a performance resume on website  108 . Additionally, in one embodiment, a member of website  108  could specify whether their particular performance resume should be made available to any member of the public, only to other members of website  108 , only to specific members of website  108 , or kept private. 
     Membership information links  206  could generally provide non-members and members of website  108  access to information related to membership with website  108 . Although all members of the public could view the information associated with membership information links  206 , in one embodiment, only members of website  108  could have unrestricted access to materials associated with the link. For example, in one embodiment, website  108  could parse certain information associated with membership information link  206  and provide access to such information to any member of the public, only to other members of website  108 , only to specific members of website  108 , or kept private. 
     In general, system  100  provides the user the ability to enter data using various graphical user interfaces accessible over the Internet. As an example, system  100  could be accessible using a specific uniform resource locator (URL) associated with a particular website. The URL could point to log-in webpage  300  of the website and provide a user-accessible area to enter log-in, identification, or other account information as shown in  FIG. 3 . 
       FIG. 3  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a log-in webpage  300  of system  100  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that log-in webpage  300  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable log-in system, authorization system, authentication system, other suitable subsystem, or any combination thereof could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. For example, log-in webpage  300  could include biometric verification, voice recognition, retinal scans, fingerprint scanning, other suitable identification systems, or any combination thereof. 
     Log-in webpage  300  could require inputting certain account information including, for example, a log-in or username  302  and a password  304 . If the user enters username  302  and password  304  on log-in webpage  300  that matches an authorized log-in or account information recognized by system  100 , then system  100  allows the user access to the protected areas of the website and the user&#39;s account information associated with the website. 
     Once access is granted to the protected areas of the website, the user could use data manager module  102  to create, manipulate, track, correlate, analyze, or otherwise report the data into various reports, graphs, charts, data displays, tabular displays, performance resumes, other data correlating outputs, or any suitable combination thereof. 
       FIGS. 4A and 4B  are exemplary illustrations of GUIs of “my horses” webpages  400   a  and  400   b  (collectively referred to herein at my horse webpage  400 ) of system  100  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that my horses webpages  400  are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     My horses webpages  400  generally allow the user to input, display, and correlate statistical and race information about a particular horse. Suppose a user of website  108  inputs information about three horses—Easy for Erica, The Freedom Express, and Sum Sum Summertime. Statistical board module  402   a  in  FIG. 4A  could display information for all three horses in a graphical display by choosing “All Horses” from a data selector  404  as shown in my horses webpage  400   a  in  FIG. 4A . Although data selector  404  is shown as a drop down menu, it should be understood that data selector  104  could use any suitable system of choosing the data such as, for example, a point and click selector, a link, or button selector. In another example, suppose the user selects the horse “The Freedom Express” using data selector  404 , as shown in  FIG. 4B . Statistical board module  402   b  could then selectively display information for just The Freedom Express. 
     Statistical board modules  402   a  and  402   b  (collectively referred to herein as statistical board modules  402 ) could graphically display statistics such as, for example, race winnings information, the number of runs completed, total winnings information, in the money percentages, earned run averages, total pattern times, other suitable race related data, or any combination thereof. Although some of the information in statistical board modules  402  is shown using either a bar or line graph, it should be understood that the display could show the information in any suitable format and could be customizable by the user as desired. 
     Next race module  406   a  and  406   b  (collectively referred to herein as next race module  406 ) could list or otherwise display the next race that the selected horse or horses could participate in or eligible to race in. The dates of such races could also be selectively displayed on a calendar, if desired. 
     Upcoming calendar events modules  408   a  and  408   b  (collectively referred to as upcoming calendar events module  408 ) could list or otherwise display upcoming scheduled event for the selected horse or horses. These events could include medical events, supplement events, feed related events, appointments, tack changes, farrier maintenance events, physical therapy events, other suitable events, or any combination thereof. 
     My horse module  410  organizes and display all horses associated with the user of website  108 . For example, suppose the user selects “The Freedom Express,” then as shown in  FIG. 4B , my horses webpage  400   b  displays only information associated with The Freedom Express in statistical board module  402   b , next race module  406   b , and upcoming calendar events module  408   b . In one embodiment, the user could select two or more horses and display their respective information at any one given time period on my horses webpages  400 . Accordingly, the user has the ability to selectively display information for one or more horses at any given time. 
     Add horse module  412  could allow the user to add a horse and its associated information to the user&#39;s individual account on system  100 . In addition, using account setting module  414 , the user could specify certain criteria or specifications controlling the display of data, data correlation, data updates, other features, or combination of specifications thereof. For example, when adding a horse to system  100 , the user could use profile module  502 , calendar module  504 , logbook module  506 , my resumes modules  508 , arena history module  510 , gallery module  512 , and analyzer module  514  shown in  FIGS. 5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8 ,  9 ,  10 , and  11 , respectively, to enter such information. 
       FIGS. 5A ,  5 B,  5 C,  5 D,  5 E,  5 F,  5 G,  5 H,  5 I,  5 J,  5 K, and  5 L (collectively referred to as  FIG. 5 ) are exemplary illustrations of GUIs associated with the profile module  502  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Profile module  502  provides the user the ability to input information associated with a particular horse. For example, profile module  502  could include farrier module  516 , genealogy module  518 , general information module  520 , medical module  522 , professional network module  524 , supplements module  526 , tack module  528 , other suitable module, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, profile module  502  interacts with calendar module  504  and analyzer module  514  providing a relatively simple, accurate way to manage information related to one or more horses associated with the user or the account. 
     Farrier module  516  shown in  FIG. 5A  is associated with profile module  502  and could include any information related to or associated with a horse&#39;s farrier or equine hoof and foot care. For example, a user could input a date reminder for when a farrier needs to perform a particular treatment or if, for example, a shoe needs replacement, maintenance, or other event. Information stored in or associated with farrier module  516  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. It should be understood that farrier module  516  shown in  FIG. 5A  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of farrier module  516  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 5B  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI displaying expanded farrier information associated with farrier module  516  for a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The expanded information could include date, title, frequency, type of service, shoe, or service, contact information, notes, associated costs, any other suitable information related to farrier information, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the expanded information could include an automatically populated field related to certain farrier information. As one example, the user could enter farrier information about a certain horseshoe in farrier module  516 . An automatically populated field could be provided to offer different variations, brand names, sizes, categories, or quality types of horseshoes associated with the inputted information. It should be understood that an automatically populated field could be provided for any suitable information entered by the user using farrier module  516 . 
     Genealogy module  518  shown in  FIG. 5C  is associated with profile module  502  and could include information related to family history, bloodlines, and other lineage related information. The information could be listed in any suitable form such as, for example, graphically (as shown in  FIG. 5B ), list form, chart, bubble diagram, tabular form, any other formats, or any combination thereof. It should be understood that genealogy module  518  shown in  FIG. 5B  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of genealogy module  518  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, genealogy module  518  could provide a quick reference to store information about a particular horse&#39;s pedigree. For example, to update an entry, the user simply clicks on the name of the horse you want to edit and the screen will refresh the text field at the top of the chart where the user could make changes. Information stored in or associated with genealogy module  518  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
     In one embodiment, the expanded information could include an automatically populated field related to certain genealogical information input in genealogy module  518 . As one example, the user could enter information about a certain lineage and an automatically populated field could be provided to offer different information associated with the inputted information. It should be understood that an automatically populated field could be provided for any suitable information entered by the user into genealogy module  518 . 
     General information module  520  shown in  FIG. 5D  is associated with profile module  502  and could include information related to the horse&#39;s registered name, barn name, gender, data of birth, owner, trainer, stable information, registration papers, face markings, leg marking, breed, key bloodline, hand information, color, purchase price, current value, any other suitable information, or any combination thereof. It should be understood that general information module  520  shown in  FIG. 5D  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of general information module  520  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, general information module  520  could be the default page where the user could see a detailed description of a particular horse including physical markings, a downloaded registration form or verification, and other key descriptive elements. General information module  520  allows the user to make changes to a horse&#39;s profile and adjust critical components that could eventually be used in a performance resume as shown in  FIGS. 8A and 8B . General information module  520  could also allow a user to upload a profile photo associated with a particular horse and link that photo so that it could be featured or otherwise displayed with the horse throughout website  108 . Information stored in or associated with general information module  520  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
     Medical module  522  shown in  FIGS. 5E ,  5 F, and  5 G are associated with profile module  502  and could include information related to the horse&#39;s medical history, medical conditions, any treatment dates, therapy treatments, dietary restrictions, doctor/veterinary appointments, chiropractic treatments, medications, vaccines, other medical related events, or combination thereof. For example, as shown in  FIG. 5E , a date reminder for when a particular treatment needs to take place could be entered in medical module  522  and displayed under the “Upcoming Dates” tab. Past medical reminders could be viewed under the “History” tab. Information stored in or associated with medical module  522  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. It should be understood that medical module  522  shown in  FIGS. 5E ,  5 F, and  5 G are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of medical module  522  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In another example, as shown in  FIG. 5F , an expanded view of a date reminder for when a particular treatment needs to take place could be entered in medical module  522  and displayed under the “Upcoming Dates” tab. Additional information such as the frequency of the treatment, detailed instructions, contact information, and notes could be included as shown in  FIG. 5F . Past medical reminders and expanded information could be viewed under the “History” tab. It should be understood that medical module  522  shown in  FIG. 5F  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of medical module  522  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 5G  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI displaying expanded medical related information associated with medical module  522  having an automatic population feature about a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The expanded information could include an automatically populated field related to certain medical information. As one example, the user could enter medical information related to the type of care needed. An automatically populated field could be provided to offer different variations, categories, subcategories, brand names of medicines, types of medicines, or other relevant information associated with the inputted information. It should be understood that an automatically populated field could be provided for any suitable information entered into medical module  522  by the user of system  100 . As a specific example, medical module  522  could display multiple brand names of respiratory related medicines when a user selects “respiratory” as the type of care desired, as shown in  FIG. 5G . 
     Professional network module  524  shown in  FIG. 5H  is associated with profile module  502  and could include information related to professionals who care for or are somehow associated with a particular horse. For example, the user could input information such as name, contact type, description of contact relationship, preferred method of contacting the professional, phone, email, address, facsimile number, other suitable contact information, or any combination thereof. Information stored in or associated with professional network module  524  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. It should be understood that professional network module  524  shown in  FIG. 5H  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of professional network module  524  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, professional network module  524  could be a detailed listing of the entire business network that surrounds a user&#39;s horse. For example, by clicking on the “add new tab” link, a user could insert a new contact into their network. At the bottom of that listing is a unique contact manager that allows the user to assign a particular contact to multiple horses at the same time and then assign specific responsibilities for that contact to each horse in their network. In one embodiment, this function could be edited separately by selecting the small horse icon to the right of each contact listing. The user could also selectively choose to view all their contacts at once or just those for a specific horse. In one embodiment, the user could select the contact types link and add specialized contacts into their network. Those contacts listed in grey could automatically be placed in the system and the ones listed in brown are the new contact types created by the user. 
     Supplements module  526  shown in  FIG. 5I  is associated with profile module  502  and could include information related to the horse&#39;s supplement and vitamin history, supplement treatments, vitamin regimen, dietary/nutritional restrictions, electrolyte intake, protein enhancements, nutritional intake, allergens, other related events, or combination thereof. For example, as shown in  FIG. 5I , a date reminder for when a particular supplement or nutritional intake needs to be administered or for when a related event needs to take place could be entered in supplements module  526  and displayed under the “Upcoming Dates” tab. Past reminders could be viewed under the “History” tab. Information stored in or associated with supplements module  526  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. It should be understood that supplements module  526  shown in  FIG. 5I  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of supplements module  526  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 5J  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI displaying expanded supplement related information associated with supplements module  526  and related to a selected horse according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As one example, the user could enter supplement related information such as the date, title, frequency desired, treatment, contact information, costs, notes, other suitable information, or any combination thereof. The expanded information could include an automatically populated field related to certain supplements and provide the ability to choose from different pre-stored variations, categories, subcategories, brand names of supplements, types of supplements, or other relevant information associated with the inputted information in supplements module  526 . 
     Tack module  528  shown in  FIG. 5K  is associated with profile module  502  and could include any information related to or associated with a horse&#39;s saddle, equipment, or other equine required materials. Tack module  528  could include a list of all equipment used by a particular horse in a race or through a particular season. In one embodiment, a date reminder for when a piece of equipment could need replacement, maintenance, or other event could be entered in tracked in tack module  528 . 
     Data in tack module  528  could be correlated with race information and analyzed to see what equipment improved performance or, conversely, analyze what equipment could have negatively affected the horse&#39;s performance. Information stored in or associated with tack module  528  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. It should be understood that tack module  528  shown in  FIG. 5K  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable embodiments of tack module  528  could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, tack module could allow the user to keep track of the various tack combinations used on a particular horse. For example, the user could supply a custom name to the setup used and provide a description associated with that setup. This information could be used by logbook module  506  to track how different tack combinations affect the user&#39;s performance. 
       FIG. 5L  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI displaying expanded tack information related to tack module  528 . As one example, the user could enter tack related information such as the name, description, date, title, frequency desired, maintenance schedule, contact information, costs, notes, other suitable information, or any combination thereof. The expanded information could include an automatically populated field related to certain tack information and provide the ability to choose from different pre-stored variations, categories, subcategories, brand names of tack equipment, types of tack, or other relevant information associated with the inputted information in tack module  528 . 
       FIG. 6  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI associated with calendar module  504  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that calendar module  504  shown in  FIG. 6  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, calendar module  504  displays all the items scheduled in a particular horse&#39;s profile associated with profile module  502 . Calendar module  504  could include a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly view displaying appointments, reminders, or other events related to a particular horse or any number of horses associated with that particular user or account. For example, the appointment, reminder or other event could be related to one or more medical, farrier, supplement, nutritional intake, allergens, arena, race, training, or general event for a particular horse. Each type of event or information related to a particular horse could be color-coordinated or otherwise designated uniquely and selectively displayed according to a user&#39;s preference. Information stored in or associated with calendar module  504  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
       FIG. 7  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI associated with logbook module  506  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that logbook module  506  shown in  FIG. 7  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In one embodiment, logbook module  506  allows the user to input information about a horse&#39;s performance in shows, races, and any results related information. The user could select a particular horse and enter horse-specific data and select or create the arena where the user attended the show. At this point, logbook module  506  could provide the user with a fillable form to input the data. In one embodiment, the user could create a show name and date range for that show and then log individual race results. 
     In one embodiment, the user could adjust the amount of detail shown on each page associated with the logbook module  506 . A “View Less Details” tab or link could control the display and allow the user to limit the amount of information on the display. Similarly, an “Add More Detail” tab or link could control the display and allow the user to view relatively more information. 
     In one embodiment, logbook module  506  could store and sort information about each race conducted at a particular show, for example, first by date and then by class number. Once a user saves an entry, logbook module  506  automatically resets the entry form and is ready to accept the results for the next race. 
     In one embodiment, the user could organize the data entry by first inputting results by horse, then by arena, and finally by show. As the user enters your race history for a given arena, logbook module  506  could keep a running list on the entry form to help the user stay organized and keep track of the data entry. In one embodiment, logbook module  506  could be associated with a number of quick reference statistics that help keep the user up-to-date on all entries, while building a performance history for each horse. Information stored in or associated with logbook module  506  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
       FIGS. 8A and 8B  are exemplary illustrations of a GUI associated with my resumes modules  508   a  and  508 b (collectively referred to herein as my resume module  508 ) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that resumes module  508  shown in  FIGS. 8A and 8B  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     My resumes module  508  uses information gathered from a combination of other areas of system  100 . For example, my resumes module  508  could create performance resumes at any time as long as there is data in system  100 . My resumes module  508  could gather information from a combination of areas in system  100  including, for example, horse profile module  502 , logbook module  506 , arena history module  510 , and gallery module  512 . Information stored in or associated with my resumes module  508  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
     In one embodiment, a user could create many performance resumes for a given horse as desired and pick and choose which resumes to post for public viewing. In one embodiment, the user could control what data will be available for public by, for example, choosing a particular date range, rider, divisional split, other suitable criteria, or combination thereof. The customized performance resume could be easily modified, saved, and posted to a publicly accessible area of system  100 . In one embodiment, the user could be required to certify the authenticity of the data and validate the percentage of runs represented by the performance resume. By certifying or requiring validation, system  100  facilitates a system in which the information could be relied upon by investors, potential buyers, and other interested parties. 
     In one embodiment, my resumes module  508  could include a search option in which a user could for any name, ranch, horse, other suitable search criteria, or any combination thereof and find all performance resumes matching the search criteria. Accordingly, the user of website  108  could search for a number of different horses, horse types, arenas, race information, or other related information based on the search criteria entered in my resumes module  508 . As an example, suppose the user desired to find all horses that raced at a particular show in  2007 . The search option feature in my resumes module  508  could enable such a search. 
       FIGS. 9A and 9B  are exemplary illustrations of a GUI associated with arena history module  510  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that arena history module  510  shown in  FIGS. 9A and 9B  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     Arena history module  510  provides a relatively simple to understand graphic illustration of how a particular horse is performing in a given arena. In one embodiment, arena history module  510  provides the user the ability to analyze the horse&#39;s performance history based on many different factors, for example, date, event, rider, and divisional splits based on data correlated from logbook module  506 . The data for all races entered in each arena could be viewed in list form using a link or tab labeled “List View.” The information could include be displayed in a number of customizable formats including, for example, a display in which the information is sorted or categorized by show or date order. Information stored in or associated with arena history module  510  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
     In one embodiment, the list could include a set of average statistics for all the runs a user participated in during a particular show. By clicking on the icon to the left of the show date, the user has the ability to view the detailed entries made for each run. In one embodiment, a “Show All Races” tag or link displays all the races in every show and displays the show dates and averages on one line (say a brown line) and the individual runs on another line (say green lines). It should be understood that any visually distinctive system could be used to differentiate between averages related data and individual run related data such as color coding, line differentiations, dotted versus solid lines, icons, other suitable system, or any combination thereof. A “Hide All Races” tab or links reverts back to the list of the shows the user entered for that arena. It should be understood that any number of other options to display, manipulate, or other control the data or information could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 10  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI associated with gallery module  512  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that arena history module  510  shown in  FIG. 10  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     Gallery module  512  provides the user with an interface to easily upload and store photos, videos, and sound files. Gallery module  512  could also provide the user with the ability to create albums and store them for quick reference. In one embodiment, gallery module  512  could share certain photo, video, or sound files with a particular performance resume. Information stored in or associated with gallery module  512  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form. 
       FIGS. 11A ,  11 B,  11 C,  11 D,  11 E, and  11 F are exemplary illustrations of a GUI associated with analyzer module  514  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that analyzer module  514  shown in  FIGS. 11A ,  11 B,  11 C,  11 D,  11 E, and  11 F are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     Analyzer module  514  correlates and provides a visual picture of how a particular horse is responding to various aspects of care and management including medical, supplement, and farrier related events as shown in  FIGS. 11A-11F . For example, analyzer module  514  could be used to assess whether a particular vitamin supplement enhanced performance over a short time period or had a long-term effect. Information stored in or associated with analyzer module  514  could be correlated, downloaded, or otherwise prepared in a report, summary, chart, or spreadsheet form and sorted according to a number of different criteria and analyzed against data associated one or more other horses. 
     In one embodiment, analyzer module  514  could provide a simple and clear analysis of a horse&#39;s overall performance in a visual manner. For example, analyzer module  514  could deliver a picture of how a horse is responding to various aspects of care and management including any medical, supplement, and farrier changes or events. In one embodiment, analyzer module  514  could be configured to focus, narrow down, zoom, or expand the graphical display or performance history graph and overlay that graph with the events from the horse&#39;s profile as shown in  FIG. 11B . For example, the user could select one or more categories to display on the graph from an overlay dropdown box or other list of options. In the example illustrated in  FIG. 11B , such information is displayed on the graph as a vertical line overlaying the graphical chart. 
     In one embodiment, a “mouse-over” feature could display a pop-up window or other data relaying mechanism that provides details on both the horse&#39;s runs overlaid with the selected events as shown in  FIG. 11C . Moreover, the user could use analyzer module  514  to analyze when or how their horse performs at its best. In one embodiment, for example, analyzer module  514  could display the correlated information in a spreadsheet or other tabular format that allows the user to review data associated with a selected horse&#39;s runs at one time and sort them based on specific performance criteria such as best split time, total winnings, and any run averages. Analyzer module  514  could also make a quick comparison of the data against other horses in the user&#39;s database. 
     Analyzer module  514  could use performance metrics in which the data could be analyzed against a key metric. For example, in one embodiment, analyzer module  514  could include a metric dubbed “split time.” The split time (St) is the time run in a particular race (tr) minus the winning time of the race (tw) (i.e., St=tr−tw). When an authorized user wants to perform an analysis, the authorized user chooses a characteristic to analyze and the system gauges that characteristic against the “split time” metric over a period of time. The user can choose to visually display the results in a variety of different methods including, for example, graphical displays, bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, data tables, spread sheets, etc. 
       FIG. 11D  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI displaying data associated with analyzer module  514  in spreadsheet form. The results could be sorted by a number of different criteria. For example, the results could be sorted by arena, total shows, total runs, total knocks, total winnings, earned run average, earned show average, in the money, my best time, time to beat, best split time, average time, average split time, horse, number of horses, rider, dates, range of dates, events, other suitable criteria, or any combination thereof, as shown in the example illustrated in  FIG. 11E . In addition, the data associated with analyzer module  514  could be displayed by association, related points, money earned per association, other suitable criteria, or combination thereof as shown in the example illustrated in  FIG. 11F . 
     Accordingly, the authorized user can store past and current racing information and compare that information to a particular characteristic or set of characteristics to prepare reports, objective rating/performance systems, training regimens, value assessments and otherwise compare and analyze the data in real time for a variety of other reasons using analyzer module  514 . 
     The authorized user can access, create performance reports, and/or update data on the proposed system via the web using any device configured to access the Internet including, for example, any stand alone computer, networked device or suitable mobile device. The authorized user could ultimately decide how and when a particular report is accessible by third parties. 
       FIG. 12  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying performance resume link  204 a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Performance resume link  204   a  displays those performance resumes that are associated with resumes module  508  shown in  FIGS. 8A and 8B  and selected for public viewing. Additionally, in one embodiment, a member of website  108  could specify whether a particular performance resume should be made available to any member of the public, only to other members of website  108 , only to specific members of website  108 , or kept private. Performance resume link  204   a  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. 
     In the example shown in  FIG. 12 , there are three performance resumes illustrated and available for public viewing. It should be understood that any number of performance resumes could be included or otherwise associated with performance resume link  204   a . The performance resumes could be searched by a number of different criteria including, for example, age, gender, location, price, pedigree-sire, pedigree-dam, latest resume, time of posting, other suitable categories or information related to a horse, owner, company, race type, arena, or any suitable combination thereof. 
       FIG. 13  is an exemplary illustration of a GUI of a webpage of the system shown in  FIG. 1  displaying a selected performance resume  1300  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Performance resume  1300  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable modules, GUIs, or webpages could be used in accordance with the present disclosure. Performance resume  1300  is generally a graphical display of information selected to be included using resumes module  508  shown in  FIGS. 8A and 8B , or any other suitable system as described herein. Performance resume  1300  could include, for example, the horse&#39;s name, user rating, owner information, asking price, status of sale, bloodline information, stable information, date of birth, gender, value estimation, association or membership information, overall statistics, number of shows raced in, run statistics, knock statistics, earnings, split time, winnings, earned show average, earned run average, total pattern time, best time, consistency trends, divisional placings, top arena performances, show types, other suitable criteria, and any combination thereof. 
     It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in this patent document. The term “couple” and its derivatives refer to any direct or indirect communication between two or more elements, whether or not those elements are in physical contact with one another. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” is inclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like. 
     While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generally associated methods, alterations and permutations of these embodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does not define or constrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterations are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, as defined by the following claims.