Russell Guire, BSc Equine and Human Sports Science | Centaur Biomechanics

Russell manages his company, Centaur Biomechanics, which specialises in horse and rider performance analysis. Russell has been working with the BEF offering performance analysis to horse and riders on the dressage, showjumping, eventing and para-equestrian dressage teams since 2006.

The way the rider sits on the horse will have a dramatic effect on its soundness, performance and development. Our rider analysis sessions are designed for riders of all levels to help improve the rider's position and horse's way of going. With the use of high speed video cameras (capturing 20 x faster than the human eye), Visualise training jackets and Quintic software the rider's position and horse's way of going can be constructively analysed. Russell, who carries out the analysis, is a keen rider himself and has worked all over the world helping riders improve their position and horse's performance. Russell's passion and easy going character will put you at ease and ensure you get the best possible results out of the session.

Feedback from Jennifer Messer who attended a rider analysis session at the Arrow riding centre with her horse Leo:

“I really enjoyed the session and felt a big difference in the horse as well as myself. I have been thinking about all of the changes that we made during the session and have been applying them at home when I’m schooling. I found the information and instruction given clear and logical. Being able to instantly see the difference in horse and rider on screen and in slow motion was brilliant and I would love the opportunity to have another session again in the future.”