Centaur Biomechanics Webinars

 

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.

Online - The Rider’s Seat: Function, Biomechanics, and Pilates-Based Exercises

Saturday 24th May 2025 14:00 - 16:30 HRS BST

The Rider’s Seat: Function, Biomechanics, and Pilates-Based Exercises with Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire The rider’s seat forms the essential connection between horse and rider, creating the foundations for effective communication and optimal performance. A functioning seat allows for subtle, harmonious interaction, while asymmetries or dysfunction can lead to compensatory movement patterns throughout the rider’s body, ultimately affecting both rider and horse.

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Online - Evidence Based Saddle Fitting

Sunday 1st June 2025 @ 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.

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Online - Clinical Considerations of the Cervical Vertebral Region in Horses, with Dr Kevin Haussler

Saturday 14th June 2025 @ 14:00 HRS BST

Clinical Considerations of the Cervical Vertebral Region in Horses with Associate Professor Kevin Haussler This 2-hour webinar will present the current knowledge and research on the evaluation and treatment of the cervical vertebral issues in horses. Dr. Haussler will discuss clinical assessment methods for neck pain and dysfunction in the first hour, followed by a review of conservative, medical, and surgical management options in the second hour. Gain valuable insights into current research and best practices for evaluating and treating cervical issues in your equine patients.

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In-Person - Practical and Anatomical Considerations to Bridle and Bit Fit

Sunday 15th June 2025 @ 09:30 HRS BST

Compared to correct saddle fit, bridle and bit fit is often overlooked. The bridle is positioned over sensitive anatomical areas, and incorrect fit can cause focal pressures. Equally, the bit is positioned within the inter-dental space, and horse’s oral conformation can vary, meaning that correct bit fit, for the individual horse is equally as important. This 1-day course will discuss some of the latest evidence associated with bridle fitting, followed by an interactive bridle fitting session, here delegates will get to hands on and learn what to look for, when determining bridle fit. The day will conclude with a head dissection, which will give a detailed insight on the location of key bridle elements, and their proximity to underlying structures. The objective of the course is to provide information to attendees that can be used within their own work whether as a horse owner, coach, therapist, saddle fitter or other professional.

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Online - Recognising, Understanding and Managing Saddle Slip

Sunday 22nd June 2025 @ 14:00 HRS BST

Recognising, Understanding and Managing Saddle Slip with Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Mark Fisher Saddle slip can present several challenges in firstly recognising saddle slip and then how to manage 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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Online - Equine Laterality and its Effect on Equine Health & Performance

Sunday 10th August 2025 @ 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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In-Person - Principles of Correct Saddle Fit

Sunday 27th July 2025 09:30 - 17:00 HRS BST

The saddle serves as the vital connection between horse and rider, and must be balanced to enable correct rider positioning and the application of subtle weight aids. A properly fitted saddle is essential—not only to prevent discomfort or injury to the horse’s back, but also to ensure it does not interfere with movement or communication. But what exactly defines a correct saddle fit? This course offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical sessions, exploring the various aspects of saddle fitting. The aim is to equip participants with valuable, applicable insights—whether they are horse owners, coaches, therapists, saddle fitters, or other equine professionals.

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