Practical and Anatomical Considerations to Bridle and Bit Fit
Practical and Anatomical Considerations to Bridle and Bit Fit
Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire, Diana Fisher and Lucinda Stockley
Centaur Biomechanic Training and Research, Dunstaffanage House, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, CV35 9BD
09:30 – 17:00 HRS BST
Compared to correct saddle fit, bridle and bit fit is often overlooked. The bridle is positioned over sensitive anatomical areas, and incorrect fit can cause focal pressures. Equally, the bit is positioned within the inter-dental space, and horse’s oral conformation can vary, meaning that correct bit fit, for the individual horse is equally as important. This 1-day course will discuss some of the latest evidence associated with bridle fitting, followed by an interactive bridle fitting session, here delegates will get to hands on and learn what to look for, when determining bridle fit. The day will conclude with a head dissection, which will give a detailed insight on the location of key bridle elements, and their proximity to underlying structures.
The objective of the course is to provide information to attendees that can be used within their own work whether as a horse owner, coach, therapist, saddle fitter or other professional.
Theory:
Evidence based bridle fitting
Practical:
Hands on bridle fitting, what to look for when assessing the fit of the bridle
Head dissection in relation to the bit and bridle
£250 inc VAT and booking fees.
Suggested pre or post reading and viewing
-Evidence based bridle fitting webinar with Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire
-World Horse Welfare Webinar with Dr Rachel Murray and Diana Fisher
https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/welfare-wednesdays/bridle-fit-why-getting-it-right-is-so-important?srsltid=AfmBOooDCnr46xAgKqFwXyCWa6FRoyrETje4t3Hyae4jOZKQE4PEPYH-
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https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/welfare-wednesdays/bridle-fit-why-getting-it-right-is-so-important?srsltid=AfmBOoq_UQUHRId3ToBZ_dWXnS70A_pA99BjS2f6gzzbFHLZuHqkVY1j
Russell MacKechnie-Guire PhD, BSc, BHSI, FHEA
Russell MacKechnie-Guire 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’. Russell is based at Centaur Biomechanics, a company which he founded in 2006. He has extensively researched the effect that tack (saddle, bridle and girth) and the rider has on equine health and performance. Russell is an Asscoiate Professor in Equine Biomechanics at Hartpury University. Russell’s current area of research is horse-saddle/bridle-rider interaction, spinal kinematics in horses when ridden over ground, the effect that rider asymmetry has on equine back movement, and from a rehabilitation perspective, the effect that training aids and pole work exercise has on back movement. In addition, Russell collaborates with researchers on various research projects associated with equine health, rehabilitation and performance. Russell is a consultant for the British Equestrian Federations World Class, Team GBR programme and is a member of Team GBR’s Scientific Advisory Group. Russell also sits on the Society of Master Saddlers Scientific Advisory Group, and is part of the executive committee for the International Task force on Laterality in Sports Horses. Russell is also a Pilates instructor, Intrinsic (Human) Biomechanics Trainer, a BHSI equestrian coach, and a keen competitor in dressage and show jumping.
Lucinda Stockley
Lucinda has studied the art of equine dentistry for the past 20yrs. Initially studying in America and Australia gaining an Advanced Certification in Equine dentistry at the college of equine dentistry Australia and the Academy of Equine dentistry USA. Returning to the UK in 2005 Lucinda enrolled on the Equine dental science degree at Hartpury University graduating in 2009 with BSc (Hons) in Equine dental science and recently graduating with a Masters of Research in Equine performance.
With a passion for understanding the roles of the environment and its effects on the working dynamics of dentition, TMJ and the whole body Lucinda has had the opportunity to attend a number of whole horse dissections with Sharon May Davis and gain a greater understanding of teaching the horse balance and proprioception studying the methods of Linda Tellington Jones and Peggy Cummings.
As a competitor Lucinda competed 3* level eventing, short listed for the British Junior event, National Eventing Individual Pony club champion as a working pupil under Jane Holderness- Roddam.
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- Next month, 22nd June, 01:00 pm, Recognising, Understanding and Managing Saddle Slip in London, United Kingdom
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