Introduction
In 2006, Russell became an Equinalysis Business Partner and carried out consultancy through Centaur Biomechanics using the Equinalysis system. Since then Russell has given presentations on the use and application of biomechanics and has spoken at over 100 venues throughout Europe and America. Russell has featured in many articles within the equine press and has written articles for leading magazines Your Horse and Horse and Hound.
Russell has also led some high profile research projects for the International League for Protection of Horses (ILPH), Edinburgh University, Hartpury College, Quantum Saddles, Bates Saddles. looking at various aspects of biomechanics. More recently Russell has been investigating the effect that different saddles have on horses and the interaction that the rider has with the horse.
Since 2007,
Russell has been working with the British
Equestrian Federation,
Centaur Biomechanics. acts purely as a consultancy service to the industry in providing gait analysis, rider analysis and other forms of analysis to the industry as a way of maintaining soundness and improving performance of horse and rider. Centaur has helped over 720 horses in maintaining performance and/or maintaining soundness and in 2010 Centaur worked with over 1000 riders in the UK and Europe.
In 2009 Centaur Biomechanics expanded with a sister company Centaur Training and Livery which is a purpose built facility which provides training for both horse and riders within a unique setting. centaur Training and Livery is run and managed by Jonathan Boswell and provide the very best of care for riders and horses of all levels.
In 2010 Russell has took over worldwide distribution of Quintic software which is Centaur's preferred software. Russell continues to carry out consultancy work throughout the UK and Europe and is keen to develop and enhance the understanding and application of biomechanics world wide. Since it's birth, Centaur Biomechanics has gone from strength to strength with the expansion of Centaur Training and Livery to 2011. At which point the Centaur brand which is becoming widely known for it's work and customer care will be expanding further launching a third company which will showcase a product range designed by Centaur which will help improve your riding.
Centaur is leading the way in horse and rider performance analysis with proven research and success cases, Centaur Biomechanics is truly the UK's leading Biomechanical company. Russell would like to invite you to browse through our site. Please remember, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Centaur Team.
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Centaur
Biomechanics, founded in 2006, by Russell Guire, is a company which specialises
in horse and rider performance analysis. Serving the equine industry in
providing the latest software and techniques available to help improve
performance and maintain soundness of both the horse and rider. 
working with riders on both the World Class Programme and
Team GB. Russell provides video and
biomechanical analysis to all disciplines, dressage, show jumping, eventing and
para equestrian dressage. Russell has also worked with the Federation Equestrian
International (FEI), British Vaulting and British Horse Trials Driving.