Equine Biomechanics Course with Centaur Biomechanics Russell Guire.
Date : April 6, 2015
Location: Seneca College Animal Health Centre, 13990 Dufferin Street N. King Ontario (1/2 hour north of Toronto)
Time : 9AM -1 pm Lecture, Seneca College Campus*
Demo : 2PM-5pm Revelry Farms equestrian Centre, 827519th Sideroad, Schomberg, On.
LECTURE - includes the fundamentals of biomechanics science,
equine anatomy, equine performance and soundness evaluation,
presentation of case studies & current research projects in
biomechanics using slow motion footage from the Olympics,
Badminton Horse Trials, HOYS and more.
DEMONSTRATION - Practical session using gait & rider analysis
techniques. Demonstration of the biomechanics essentials
using different horses. Understand how and why slow motion
cameras are used in biomechanics analysis. Look at movement
and identify conformation strengths and weaknesses discussing
various disciplines.
REGISTRATION ONLINE http://www.visualisecanada.ca
$ 275.00 Cdn. + hst per participant (registration is confirmed
with payment email info@visualisecanada.ca or call
647-989-1078 evenings for more information.
ABOUT Russell Guire Centaur Biomechanics http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk
Founder and lead consultant at Centaur Biomechanics, a company which specialises in horse and rider performance biomechanics analysis. With the use of sophisticated software, namely Quintic, Centaur Biomechanics provides the equine industry with the latest methods and technology in performance analysis as a means of improving the health and performance of both the horse and rider. Russell currently works with the British Equestrian Federation offering gait analysis, working with team physios and farriers. Russell also works with the riders in the World Class Development Program, in providing video analysis to all disciplines, dressage, show jumping, eventing, and Para dressage.
