As well as the free content in the education zone, you can also register for webinars and online courses which Centaur Biomechanics delivers and hosts. Through Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire’s extensive collaborations and connections, we offer world class CPD and education direct to your laptop.
Broadcast across the word, the webinars are high quality and evidence based with an applied application. All delegates receive a 14-day access to the webinar recording, CPD certificates and live Q&A. The Centaur platform is becoming renowned for providing some of the best online educational opportunities.
Equine Head Dissection: Practical and Anatomical Considerations
Sunday 31 May 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00 HRS @ Centaur Biomechanics, Warwickshire, CV35 9BD
Equine Head Dissection: Practical and Anatomical Considerations to Bridle and Bit Fit
Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Lucinda Stockley
Centaur Biomechanic Training and Research, Dunstaffanage House, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, CV35 9BD
09:30 – 17:00 HRS BST
Bridle and bit fit are often overlooked compared to saddle fitting, yet both play a crucial role in horse comfort and performance. The bridle sits over several sensitive anatomical regions, and poor fit can lead to focal pressure and discomfort. Similarly, the bit lies within the interdental space, where variations in oral conformation mean that achieving the correct fit for each individual horse is essential.
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Evidence Based Saddle Fitting
Sunday 21st June 2026 @ 14:00 HRS BST
Evidence Based Saddle Fit with Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Mark Fisher
This popular* 4-hour online course will present an array of saddle based research, with in-depth discussion on how evidence based saddle fitting can link in with practical saddle fitting.
Areas to be covered:
Saddle design and construction incl.: panel, knee roll, seat size, tree types, treeless, saddle types, trees, weight and materials
Saddle forces and balance during locomotion
Tree width – correct, wide, narrow and wide with pads?
Factors associated with saddle slip in lame & non lame horses
Saddle balance/movement in relation to equine spinal kinematics
Saddle fit in relation to rider fit
For all attendees, CPD certificates available as well as a “view only” recording of the webinar with a 12-month video access pass. There will also be a Q and A session with ample opportunity to post questions via our interactive Q&A panel
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Recognising, Understanding and Managing Saddle Slip
Sunday 12th July 2026 2 14:00 HRS BST
Recognising, Understanding and Managing Saddle Slip with Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Mark Fisher
Saddle slip can present several challenges, firstly recognising saddle slip and then managing saddle slip. Often the rider is cited as the primary cause, however it is essential that the primary cause is identified. This popular 2.5-hour webinar will discuss various causes of saddle slip from an evidence based perspective.
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Principles of Correct Saddle Fit: Practical Day
Sunday 26th July 2026 09:00 to 17:00 HRS, @ Centaur Biomechanics, Warwickshire, CV35 9BD
Principles of Correct Saddle Fit with Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Mark Fisher
Location: Centaur Biomechanic Training and Research, Dunstaffanage House, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, CV35 9BD
The saddle provides the connection between the horse and rider. A correctly fitted saddle is essential to prevent discomfort or injury to the horse, and must be balanced to enable correct rider positioning. But what exactly defines a correctly fitted saddle? This in-person course offers a comprehensive blend of theory and hands-on practical sessions, exploring the various aspect of saddle fitting. The aim is to equip participants with valuable, applicable infornation, whether they are horse owners, coaches, therapists, saddle fitters, or other equine professionals.
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Equine Laterality and its Effect on Equine Health & Performance
Saturday 15th August 2026 @ 14:00 HRS BST
Equine Laterality and its Effect on Equine health and Performance, from a Biomechanical Perspective
Do horses turn one way easier than the other? When grazing, do horses have a preference to systematically protract one forelimb limb in advance of the other? What effect does this have on the locomotor system? Over the past decade, quantifying and understanding laterality has become the focus on many research groups. This 2-hour session will discuss laterality and its effect on equine health and performance. This course will present findings from laterality-based studies with specially attention being given to how laterality can influence the locomotor apparatus of the horse.
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Rider Asymmetry: The Biomechanical effects on the Horse, and Solutions
Sunday 6th September 2026 @ 14:00 HRS BST
Rider Asymmetry: Its Biomechanical Impact on the Horse and Solutions on How to Address It with Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Riders communicate with their horses through the application of subtle aids, shifts in weight, changes in pressure, and targeted and precise signals that guide the horse’s movement. The ideal riding position is often described by a straight line running from the rider’s ear through the shoulder, hip, and heel, with the rider being level across their shoulders, pelvis and heel. While this provides a helpful reference, achieving and maintaining this position is far more complex in practice.
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Equine Conformation and Movement Practical Day
Saturday 26th September 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00 HR @ Centaur Biomechanics, Warwickshire, CV35 9BD
Equine conformation has long been regarded as an important indicator of performance potential and overall soundness in horses. Across the many breeds, each possesses distinct conformational characteristics that influence both function and appearance. While conformation provides the structural framework to which soft tissues attach, it does not guarantee performance or long-term soundness. Assessment of conformation is often considered subjective and is frequently described as an art. However, research has contributed valuable insights that help guide more objective and consistent evaluations.
This course takes a practical approach to conformational assessment, examining horses both statically and dynamically. As conformation is closely linked to movement and limb loading, the course also explores how structural features influence gait patterns and biomechanical stresses. By integrating conformation analysis with observations of movement and limb-loading characteristics, participants will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the horse in motion as well as when standing.
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