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Research

This section of the website is dedicated to research articles that have been undertaken by Quintic Consultancy Ltd or by Quintic Software users.

  • A Controlled, Blinded Study Investigating the Effect That a 20-Minute Cycloidal Vibration has on Whole Horse Locomotion and Thoracolumbar Profiles

    Russell Mackechnie-Guire a,b, Erik Mackechnie-Guire a, Rosie Bush a, Ruth Wyatt c, Diane Fisher d, Mark Fisher d, Lorna Cameron e

    • a Centaur Biomechanics, 25 Oaktree Close, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire CV35 9BB, UK
    • b Royal Veterinary College, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK
    • c The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, King George VI Lines, Woolwich, London SE18 4BB
    • d Woolcroft Saddlery, Mays Lane, Wisbech PE13 5BU, UK
    • e University Centre Sparsholt, Sparsholt, Winchester SO21 2NF, Hampshire, UK

  • The Effect of Tree Width on Thoracolumbar and Limb Kinematics, Saddle Pressure Distribution, and in Thoracolumbar Dimensions in Sports Horses in Trot and Canter

    Russell MacKechnie-Guire 1,2, Erik MacKechnie-Guire 1, Vanessa Fairfax 3, Diana Fisher 4, Mark Fisher 4 and Thilo Pfau 2

    • 1 Centaur Biomechanics, Moreton Morrell, UK
    • 2 Department of Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
    • 3 Fairfax Saddles Ltd, Bloxwich, Walsall, UK
    • 4 Woolcroft Saddlery, Wisbech, UK

  • Could Pressure Distribution Under Race-Exercise Saddles Affect Limb Kinematics and Lumbosacral Flexion in the Galloping Racehorse?

    Rachel Murray a, Russell Mackechnie-Guire b, Mark Fisher c, Vanessa Fairfax d

    • a Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, UK
    • b Centaur Biomechanics, Moreton Morrell, UK
    • c British Equestrian Federation Consultant Master Saddler, Leverington, Wisbech, UK
    • d Fairfax Saddles Ltd, Bloxwich, Walsall, UK

  • How training aids affect back kinematics and muscular activity?

    Roberta Ferro de Godoy & Stacie Whitrod
    Writtle University College, Chelmsford, UK
    16th World Equine Veterinary Congress (WEVA)
    Verona, Italy, October 3-5, 2019.

  • Raised poles are more beneficial for equine rehabilitation

    Roberta Ferro de Godoy & Katie Akers
    Writtle University College, Chelmsford, UK
    16th World Equine Veterinary Congress (WEVA)
    Verona, Italy, October 3-5, 2019.

  • Noseband tightness affects equine biomechanics

    Roberta Ferro de Godoy & Emily Hopkins
    Writtle University College, Chelmsford, UK
    16th World Equine Veterinary Congress (WEVA)
    Verona, Italy, October 3-5, 2019.

  • To shoe or not to shoe? That is the question

    Roberta Ferro de Godoy & Hope Jameson
    Writtle University College, Chelmsford, UK
    16th World Equine Veterinary Congress (WEVA)
    Verona, Italy, October 3-5, 2019.

  • Double Blind Investigation of the Effects of Oral Supplementation of Combined Glucosamine Hydrochloride (GHCL) and Chondroitin Sulphate (CS) on Stride Characteristics of Veteran Horses

    R. K. Forsyth, C. V. Brigden* and A. J. Northrop

    Animal and Equine Science Department, Myerscough College, St. Michaels Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY Lancashire, UK

  • Effects of a Stretching Regime on Stride Length and Range of Motion in Equine Trot

    Natasha S. Rose a, Alison J. Northrop a,*, Charlotte V. Brigden a, Jaime H. Martin b

    • a Equine Research Group, Equine Department, Myerscough College, St. Michael’s Road, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY, UK
    • b Equine Research Group, Agriculture and Countryside Department, Myerscough College, St. Michael’s Road, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY, UK

  • Reducing Peak Pressures under the Saddle at Thoracic Vertebrae 10-13 is Associated with Alteration in Jump Kinematics

    R.C. Murray, R. Mackechnie-Guire, M. Fisher and V. Fairfax