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Russell Mackechnie-Guire is an Associate Professor in the Equine Department at Hartpury University. He holds a PhD in Biomechanics from the Royal Veterinary College London, awarded on 18 December 2019, focusing on the relationship between saddle and rider kinematics, equine locomotion, and thoracolumbar pressures in sports horses.
His research interests center on equine biomechanics, equestrian equipment design, and animal welfare. Key areas include biomechanical interactions between riders and horses, effects of saddles/bridles on thoracolumbar pressures and movement symmetry, laterality in horses, and collaboration with veterinary professionals and saddle fitters to improve industry practices and welfare standards.
Recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize analyses of bridle types and noseband pressures in dressage horses, facial anatomy studies, and interdisciplinary teamwork in equine care. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in equestrian sports and veterinary medicine.
Russell has not been explicitly mentioned to have received scientific awards or fellowships. His advising history includes one supervised work, though details are not provided here. Collaborative grants or funding sources remain unspecified in the text.
He actively participates in research networks, particularly with the Society of Master Saddlers, to advance equine welfare research and equipment optimization. His multidisciplinary approach involves partnerships with veterinary experts and industry stakeholders to address biomechanical and physiological challenges in horse performance.
