Coaching Sessions

The coach has one of the most influential roles in the rider’s team and, sometimes, discussing ideas with a visiting coach can be hugely rewarding and accelerate progress. Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire is a qualified BHSI and UKCC coach and has ridden competitively in show jumping (Foxhunter/1.30m) and currently competes in dressage at National level. The Centaur Biomechanics coaching sessions combine more than 20 years of coaching experience, coupled with a sympathetic, inspiring, passionate, and evidence-based ethical approach.

Russell’s coaching philosophy is to evaluate each horse and rider as individuals, identifying their strengths along with areas which could be improved. In discussion with the rider, the sessions will be structured with specific exercises to help support and improve them both. Exercises are specific to the horse and rider and their respective level. They are designed from a biomechanical perspective to improve rhythm, suppleness, contact, straightness, impulsion and collection. The coaching sessions make use of instant video feedback, which is hugely powerful in aiding clarity and monitoring improvements and progress.

Russell has worked with riders at all levels, and suppourts rider's at competitions. Russell's main area of coaching is in dressage, and he is passionate about ensuring the foundations are in place to allow progression. Russell will always give you honest, construtive and motivational feedback.