• Welcome to

    Centaur Biomechanics

  • Welcome to

    Centaur Biomechanics

  • Welcome to

    Centaur Biomechanics

  • Welcome to

    Centaur Biomechanics

  • Welcome to

    Centaur Biomechanics

Upcoming webinars

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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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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