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.
A Behavioural Approach to Bitting: What the Ridden Horse Need with Olivia Turner
Thursday 19th March 2026 @ 19:00 HRS GMT
A Behavioural Approach to Bitting: What the Ridden Horse Needs with Olivia Turner
In this session, the horse's needs from a ridden perspective, specifically regarding bits and bitting, will be discussed. The bit is one of the main points of communication between horse and rider, and it’s very important that this tool is correctly fitted and comfortable for the horse. When we know what to look for, we can read a horse accurately and can recognise what they are or aren’t happy with, which is essential when we’re deciding what bit to use. Sometimes what looks like a bitting issue is actually an issue caused by something else, so knowing how to read the situation correctly and address the root cause of the problem is an important part of ensuring ridden horse welfare.
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What causes pain in horses? How can we help manage it? with Dr Kevin Haussler
Sunday 22 March 2026 @ 14:00 HRS GMT
What causes pain in horses? How can we help manage it? with Dr Kevin Haussler
Pain is one of the most common yet most misunderstood clinical problems in horses. This webinar explores how pain, nociception, behavior, performance, and musculoskeletal dysfunction are interconnected. Using clinical cases, neurophysiology, and current research, the discussion will focus on how horses express acute versus chronic pain—and why these signs are often missed or misinterpreted. Emphasis is placed on differentiating pain from learned behavior, understanding acute vs. chronic pain mechanisms, and evidence-based, multimodal pain management.
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Functional fascial from the rehabilitation point of view with Tuulia Luomala
Sunday 29th March 2026 @ 14:00 HRS BST
Functional fascial from the rehabilitation point of view with Tuulia Luomala
This 2-hour webinar explores fascia as a functional, sensory, and force transmitting system in the horse, with a specific focus on how fascia influences horse’s overall body awareness and interoception. Participants will gain understanding of fascia from both microscopic and macroscopic perspectives, and learn how fascial properties interact with training, manual therapy, pain and recovery strategies.
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Equine Head Dissection: Practical and Anatomical Considerations
Sunday, May 31, 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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