Russell innehar en tjänst som Reader i biomekanik vid Hartpury University. Russells nuvarande forskningsområde är interaktionen mellan häst, sadel och ryttare, hästars ryggverksamhet vid riding, effekten av ryttarens asymmetri på hästens ryggsrörelse, effekten av träningshjälpmedel och bomövningars påverkan. Utöver detta samarbetar Russell med forskare i olika forskningsprojekt relaterade till hästars hälsa, rehabilitering och prestation. Russell är konsult för British Equestrian Federation’s World Class, Team GBR-programmet och medlem i Team GBRs vetenskapliga rådgivande grupp. Russell sitter också i Society of Master Saddlers vetenskapliga rådgivande grupp och är medlem i den internationella styrgruppen för lateralitet hos sporthästar. Russell är dessutom Pilates-instruktör, Intrinsic (Human) Biomechanics Trainer, BHSI-certifierad ryttarcoach samt en entusiastisk tävlingsryttare inom dressyr och hoppning.

Här hittar du mer om Russells forskning: https://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/

He holds a PhD in Equine Biomechanics and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019. Russell’s dissertation was titled ”The Relationship between Saddle and Rider Kinematics, Equine Locomotion, and Thoracolumbar Pressures in Sports Horses.” Russell runs Centaur Biomechanics, a company he founded in 2006. His research has primarily focused on the effects of equipment (saddle, bridle, and girth) used by riders on equine health and performance.

Russell holds a position as a Reader in Biomechanics at Hartpury University. His current research area includes the interaction between horse, saddle, and rider, equine back function during riding, the effect of rider asymmetry on equine back movement, the impact of training aids, and the influence of pole work. Additionally, Russell collaborates with researchers on various projects related to equine health, rehabilitation, and performance.

He serves as a consultant for the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Team GBR program and is a member of Team GBR’s scientific advisory group. Russell is also part of the Society of Master Saddlers’ scientific advisory group and a member of the international steering group on laterality in sports horses.

Furthermore, Russell is a Pilates instructor, an Intrinsic (Human) Biomechanics Trainer, a BHSI-certified riding coach, and an enthusiastic competitor in dressage and show jumping.