Introduction - Centaur Performance

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Centaur Biomechanics, founded by Russell Guire, is a company which specialises in horse and rider performance analysis. Serving the equine industry, Centaur Biomechanics utilises the latest software and techniques available to help improve performance and maintain soundness of both the horse and rider.

In 2008, Centaur Biomechanics launched Centaur Performance which is based in Moreton Morell. Centaur Performance houses the CB Performance Centre, Centaur Performance in addition to the biomechanical testing, also offers a livery service to clients and is capable of housing 11 horses in either dressage and/or show jumping. Centaur Performance has been used extensively for product launches, research trials and product tests.

The ethos of Centaur Performance is similar to that of Centaur Biomechanics commitment to bringing a professional and guaranteed service to the industry. Centaur Performance is set in the beautiful countryside of Warwickshire and houses some of the best facilities in the area. Centaur Performance offers unique combination of an ideal setting in which to stable horses coupled with highly experienced staff of the Centaur Team.

Russell is a keen competitor in show jumping and dressage having worked for Tim Stockdale, Di Lampard. Russell has also being fortunate enough to spend a year training in Germany before returning to university. In addition to this, Russell has always been interested in investigating the causes of injury and looking at the best way to achieve optimal performance. As a result, Russell managed an equine rehabilitation centre and from this learned to identify key areas where injury may have occurred.

Russell studied at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morell and graduated in 2006 with Honours in Equine and Human Sports Science. On completing his degree Russell set up Centaur Biomechanics UK with the sole aim of providing the equine industry with the latest software and techniques available to help maintain performance and prevent injury.

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 a consultant to the British Equestrian Federation, 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.

More recently Russell has taken 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.

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.

Kind regards

Russell Guire