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Upcoming webinars

Equine Back Biomechanics in Ridden and Unridden Horses

Sunday 17th May 2026 @ 14:00 HRS BST

Equine Back Biomechanics in Ridden and Unridden Horses with Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire This 2-hour course will discuss the vital role of the equine back in movement, performance, and overall welfare. As the central structure linking the horse’s body, the spine is fundamental to efficient locomotion, balance, and the ability to carry a rider. Dysfunction within the back can negatively affect performance, behaviour, and long-term soundness, making a thorough understanding essential for riders, trainers, and equine professionals.

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About us

Centaur Biomechanics was found in 2006 by Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire who graduated from Warwickshire College in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) in Equine and Human Sports Science and now holds a PhD in Equine Biomechanics graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019. Russell’s thesis was titled ‘The Relationship between Saddle and Rider Kinematics, Equine Locomotion, and Thoracolumbar Pressures in Sports Horses’.

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