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.
Pain in the neck - which equine cervical spinal issues can cause poor performance? With Dr Anne Ehrle
Thursday 27th March @ 19:00 HRS GMT
The cervical spine plays an integral role in the biomechanics of equine locomotion. There are various pathological conditions that can affect the region of the neck in the horse. Not all radiographic findings are related with clinical problems for the horse. The aim of the webinar is therefore to give an overview on the pathological conditions that can occur and interpret them in light of the clinical picture.
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The Equine Craniomandibular Region: Assessment and Treatment Concepts with Dr Lesley Geoff
Sunday 6th April 2025 @ 10:00 HRS BST
The Equine Craniomandibular Region: Assessment and Treatment Concepts with Dr Lesley Goff
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and cranial cervical region is a complex area, and can be the site of clinical issues and poor performance. The session will cover the anatomy and function of the equine temporomandibular joint and cranial cervical region. The session will explore a physiotherapist's perspective on assessment of the region, and how we can manage symptoms related to dysfunction of the same.
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Dressage saddle design, common variations and the strengths and weaknesses with Dr Ian Bidstrup
Sunday 26th April 2025 @ 10:00 HRS GMT
Dressage saddle design, common variations and the strengths and weaknesses of different options from the horse’s point of view with Dr Ian Bidstrup
Understanding the difference between one saddle and the next and what is best for your horse is an enormous challenge for most horse riders. What’s ideal for an Olympian and what’s best for the average horse and rider is often quite different.
In this webinar we look at the components of saddle design including the framework and panels. Also we will look at billet placement options and how they work for different horse shapes. We’ll go through how the framework or tree varies in materials, shape of the head, length of the tree points, twist of the bars and support for the panels. The panels vary in bulk, how streamlined or otherwise they are, and what filling they have. Also saddles vary in how adjustable the panels are, as is the case too with the head of the saddle. Girths get a good mention too.
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Clinical Considerations of the Cervical Vertebral Region in Horses, with Dr Kevin Haussler
Saturday 14th June 2025 @ 14:00 HRS GMT
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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