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.
Neck Biomechanics with Professor Hilary Clayton
Thursday 30th January @ 19:00 HRS GMT
Biomechanics of the Horse’s Neck with Prof. Hilary Clayton
This 2-hour session will discuss the structure, function and biomechanics of the horse’s neck, especially related to its role in locomotion. The topics covered will include neck movements in different gaits, the effects of training on neck carriage in relation to the horse’s balance, and how neck conformation affects the horse’s trainability.
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Rider Health: Discussing the Sensitive Topics with Dr Lesley Geoff, Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire, Lorna Cameron and Stephanie Bradley
Sunday 9th February 2024 @ 10:00 HRS
Rider Health: Discussing the Sensitive Topics
In all walks of life, there are sensitive topics, and without knowing how to address such areas, it is often easier to navigate around them by turning a blind eye. However, these sensitive areas must be addressed to progress as they impact the rider’s health and riding performance and ultimately can affect equine health, performance and welfare. This session will address four key areas that are often not considered and will provide evidence to support future discussions, tips, and advice on how to discuss and move forward on these sensitive topics.
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Equine Movement Patterns in Relation to Biomechanical Tissue Restrictions with Dr Kirk Peck
Sunday 23rd February @ 14:00 HRS GMT
Equine Movement Patterns in Relation to Biomechanical Tissue with Dr Kirk Peck
Equine athletes are subjected to a variety of physical demands based on sport specific requirements. Competitive events including show jumping, dressage, eventing, and track racing require highly conditioned and adaptable equine body tissues and physiologic abilities. Sustaining injuries during conditioning and competitive events are commonly encountered by horses that are selected to train and participate in the world of sport.
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Rider-Saddle Fit: Optimising Saddle Fit for the Rider with Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Thursday 27th February 2025 @ 19:00 HRS
Rider-Saddle Fit: Optimising Saddle Fit for the Rider with Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire
The importance of correct saddle fit is widely accepted. There has been a significant advance in our understanding of the effect that saddle fit and design can have on equine health and performance.
However, rider-saddle fit is an area that is often overlooked but is worthy of equal consideration. This 2-hour session will discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of the rider in relation to the saddle and discuss how the features of the saddle, i.e. seat depth/length, knee/thigh blocks, saddle flaps, can interact with the rider. Horse-rider-saddle interaction is complex. Therefore, this session will not only discuss rider-saddle fit in a static position but also the dynamic interactions, and the effect that rider-saddle fit can have on equine locomotion.
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The Thorax – The Central Part of the Horse, with Dr Rikke Schultz
Saturday 1st March @ 14:00 HRS GMT
The thorax – the central part of the horse – different pathologies and their relationship to the Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines
The thorax is the central part of the horse. Not only because it is where we place the saddle but also because of the many important anatomical structures related to it. The cervico-thoracic junction and the thoracic inlet with nerves and vessels, the front limbs attached to it, the inner organs and last but not least the thoraco-lumbar junction and the diaphragm. Different diagnosis related to the thorax both internally and in the muscular-skeleton system will be described and related to the Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines.
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The Hindquarter – the Power Engine, with Dr Rikke Schultz
Saturday 22nd March @ 14:00 HRS GMT
The hindquarter – the power engine - different pathologies and their relationship to the Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines.
The hindquarter is where the power for the forward motion should come from. The lumbo-sacral- pelvis junctions are complex and the biomechanics can be impaired for many reasons. It can alternate the normal posture and motion.The pathology of the area will be described and related to the Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines.
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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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