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Programme manager for BSc (hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation
Research areas: biomechanics; training; rehabilitation
Education/Academic qualification
DPhil , The effect of exercise modalities on equine kinematics and their application to training and rehabilitation, University of the West of England (UWE)
Award Date: 10 Sept 2024
Equine Science , MSc, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Nov 2011
Equine Science , BSc (hons), University of Hull
Award Date: 26 Jun 2008
External positions
Member of Equine Hydrotherapy Working Group
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Feasibility Study to Determine Whether Neuromuscular Adaptations to Equine Water Treadmill Exercise Can Be Detected Using Synchronous Surface Electromyography and Kinematic Data".
George, L. S., Nankervis, K., Walker, V., Maddock, C., Robinson, A., Sinclair, J. & Hobbs, S. J., 1 Nov 2025, In: Animals. 15, 21, 3189.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Comparison of Rein Forces and Pressure Beneath the Noseband and Headpiece of a Snaffle Bridle and a Double Bridle
MacKechnie-Guire, R., Clayton, H., Williams, J., Marlin, D., Fisher, M., Fisher, D., Walker, V. & Murray, R. C., 5 Apr 2025, In: Animals. 15, 7, p. 1058 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Does bridle type influence frequency of occurrence of conflict behaviours in high-level dressage horses?
Mackechnie-Guire, R., Hole, C., Marlin, D., Clayton, H., Fisher, M., Fisher, D., Walker, V., Williams, J. M., Pierard, M. & Murray, R., Sept 2025, Clinical Abstracts of the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress 2025. Vol. 57. (Equine veterinary journal).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract
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Does Muscle Development of Sport Horses Using Water Treadmill Exercise as Part of a Long-Term Training Programme Differ from That of Horses Not Using Water Treadmill Exercise?
Tranquille, C., Nankervis, K., Tacey, J., Hopkins, E., Deckers, I., Walker, V., MacKechnie-Guire, R., Newton, R. & Murray, R., 19 Aug 2025, In: Animals. 15, 16, 2426.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Effects of a 6‐week dynamic mobilisation exercise program on thoracolumbosacral kinematics in sports horses
Walker, V., Mackechnie-Guire, R., Leedham, C., Tabor, G., Deckers, I., Paddison, J. & Maddock, C., 19 Oct 2025, In: Equine Veterinary Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 13 Oral presentation at Conference
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In high-level dressage horses, does bridle type influence noseband pressures and movement symmetry parameters when ridden in a sitting trot?
Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker), Murray, R. (Speaker), Fisher, M. (Speaker), Fisher, D. (Speaker), Walker, V. (Speaker), Williams, J. (Speaker), Marlin, D. (Speaker) & Clayton, H. M. (Speaker)
Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Is there a difference in mean rein forces for high-level dressage horses when ridden in a double bridle compared to a snaffle bridle?
Marlin, D. (Speaker), Murray, R. (Speaker), Fisher, M. (Speaker), Fisher, D. (Speaker), Walker, V. (Speaker), Williams, J. (Speaker), Clayton, H. M. (Speaker) & Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Is thoracolumbosacral flexion-extension range of motion in a croup reflex related to thoracolumbar flexion-extension range of motion at walk and trot?
Walker, V. (Speaker), Maddock, C. (Speaker), Hickson, D. (Speaker), Gamble, R. (Speaker), Leedham, C. (Speaker), Deckers, I. (Speaker), Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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In horses wearing a crank noseband, the mandibular rami experience higher pressures than the nasal bone
Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker), Murray, R. (Speaker), Fisher, M. (Speaker), Fisher, D. (Speaker), Walker, V. (Speaker), Williams, J. (Speaker), Marlin, D. (Speaker) & Clayton, H. M. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Is thoracolumbosacral range of motion during a croup reflex related to movement symmetry parameters when trotting in-hand?
Walker, V. (Speaker), Maddock, C. (Speaker), Deckers, I. (Speaker), Leedham, C. (Speaker), Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference