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.

In-Person - Principles of Correct Saddle Fit

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

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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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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