Back to Home
Client Project

EquiStay

Connecting horse owners with verified stable accommodations across Europe

IndustryEquestrian & Travel Tech
Duration4 Months
StatusLive on Google Play
FounderLeonardo Felicio

Project Overview

EquiStay is a digital marketplace platform built specifically for the equestrian community. It enables horse owners to discover, compare, and book horse stables during travel, competitions, training, or overnight stays, while helping property owners list stables and manage bookings via a host dashboard.

Client Problem

Finding reliable horse stables while traveling was a fragmented, manual process relying on outdated directories and social media groups. Stable owners lacked tools to showcase facilities and manage booking logistics digitally.

Our Solution

We designed and developed a scalable two-sided marketplace platform with dedicated, responsive Guest and Host flows, map coordinates integration, and Cloudinary media management.

Technology Stack

FlutterFirebaseCloud FirestoreFirebase AuthenticationGoogle Maps SDKCloudinary APIProvider (MVVM)REST APIsPush Notifications

Project Screen Gallery

EquiStay Equestrian Accommodation App Platform
Screen 01

EquiStay Equestrian Accommodation App Platform

Interactive Discovery Map: 100+ Verified Stables Across Europe
Screen 02

Interactive Discovery Map: 100+ Verified Stables Across Europe

Interactive Search & Support Near You Map Screen
Screen 03

Interactive Search & Support Near You Map Screen

Detailed Info & Transparent Pricing: Stable Ratings & Amenities
Screen 04

Detailed Info & Transparent Pricing: Stable Ratings & Amenities

Booking Management Hub: Clear, Simple, and Secure Details
Screen 05

Booking Management Hub: Clear, Simple, and Secure Details

Deliverables & Workflows

Guest Experience Flow

  • User authentication & profile management
  • Interactive map search with custom pins
  • Stable discovery with advanced filters
  • Real-time booking request generation
  • Favorites list & route directions
  • Historical booking records

Host Operations Flow

  • Host onboarding & validation wizard
  • Stable listing & metadata configuration
  • Booking request management portal
  • Dynamic host dashboard & metrics
  • Availability management & calendar
  • Cloudinary photo uploads

Case Study Design & Dev Journey

Phase 01

Research & Wireframes

Analyzed travel behaviors of equestrian competitors across Western Europe, highlighting specific needs for stall size criteria, vet availability, and secure facilities. Created clean layout wireframes mapping the search-to-checkout booking funnel and host listing creation guides.

Phase 02

Figma Prototyping

Constructed high-fidelity interactive Figma prototypes to validate booking flows and host dashboard interactions.

Phase 03

Development & Deploy

Coded using Flutter for cross-platform efficiency, integrated Firestore for real-time notifications, and Node.js for payouts. Conducted automated unit testing alongside beta testing with 50 active horse owners in Belgium. Managed key compilation and deployment pipelines, launching mobile clients to Apple and Google Play stores.

Project Documentation Hub

Equestrian Marketplace SRS

PDF · 1.2 MB · Updated: 2026-03-15

Software Requirements Specification detailing guest/host workflows, functional requirements, and cloud logic structures.

Download

Technical Architecture Overview

PDF · 940 KB · Updated: 2026-03-22

Infrastructure mapping covering Flutter client MVVM organization, Firestore rules, and Cloudinary APIs.

Download
Verified Client

“Working with AppySpark has been an outstanding experience. From the very beginning, they understood our vision and transformed it into a modern, scalable marketplace platform. Communication was excellent throughout the project, the development process was transparent, and every challenge was handled professionally. The final product exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as EquiStay grows.”

LF

Leonardo Felicio🇧🇪

Founder, EquiStay

Business Impact

Built a scalable marketplace that modernizes equestrian stable booking, providing both guests and stable owners with a seamless, intuitive, and modern experience across Europe.

Related Case Studies

AppySpark Product

CrickTap

Lightning-fast live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and fan engagement

Read Case Study
AppySpark Product

Salonyspark

Salon booking, simplified.

Read Case Study