The Equestrian Physio
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Katie Wood, PT I Rider Strength, Performance & Rehab🇨🇦
You are too dedicated a rider to still be fighting your own body in the saddle.
March 25, 2026 at 11:32 AM
You are too dedicated a rider to still be fighting your own body in the saddle.
K friends, little poll time! 🙋♀️
What does “functional fitness” mean to YOU as a rider? No googling, just your gut instinct!
Drop it in the comments 👇
What does “functional fitness” mean to YOU as a rider? No googling, just your gut instinct!
Drop it in the comments 👇
March 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
K friends, little poll time! 🙋♀️
What does “functional fitness” mean to YOU as a rider? No googling, just your gut instinct!
Drop it in the comments 👇
What does “functional fitness” mean to YOU as a rider? No googling, just your gut instinct!
Drop it in the comments 👇
Welcome to SEASON 2 of TEP ON AIR!
Starting this season off with a banger. I may or may not have made the internet (or specifically, just Facebook) angry with a post I made yesterday, so naturally, I didn't know when to shut up, and instead, rambled on for 20 minutes about it.
Starting this season off with a banger. I may or may not have made the internet (or specifically, just Facebook) angry with a post I made yesterday, so naturally, I didn't know when to shut up, and instead, rambled on for 20 minutes about it.
March 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Welcome to SEASON 2 of TEP ON AIR!
Starting this season off with a banger. I may or may not have made the internet (or specifically, just Facebook) angry with a post I made yesterday, so naturally, I didn't know when to shut up, and instead, rambled on for 20 minutes about it.
Starting this season off with a banger. I may or may not have made the internet (or specifically, just Facebook) angry with a post I made yesterday, so naturally, I didn't know when to shut up, and instead, rambled on for 20 minutes about it.
How could anyone ever compete? ❤️
February 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM
How could anyone ever compete? ❤️
I’m fine… it’s fine… everything’s fine😂😅🔥
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I’m fine… it’s fine… everything’s fine😂😅🔥
Happy hearts day y’all❤️💕🩷❤️
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Happy hearts day y’all❤️💕🩷❤️
Tell me again how this trend is anything but pure truth?
Whats even funnier is that I bought my hat with my own money as a 9 year old. Money I won I at a regional SPEECHES contest😂
✔️Talks too much
✔️Big ol’ nerd
✔️Questionable fashion choices
…I really don’t think much has changed🤷♀️.
Whats even funnier is that I bought my hat with my own money as a 9 year old. Money I won I at a regional SPEECHES contest😂
✔️Talks too much
✔️Big ol’ nerd
✔️Questionable fashion choices
…I really don’t think much has changed🤷♀️.
February 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Tell me again how this trend is anything but pure truth?
Whats even funnier is that I bought my hat with my own money as a 9 year old. Money I won I at a regional SPEECHES contest😂
✔️Talks too much
✔️Big ol’ nerd
✔️Questionable fashion choices
…I really don’t think much has changed🤷♀️.
Whats even funnier is that I bought my hat with my own money as a 9 year old. Money I won I at a regional SPEECHES contest😂
✔️Talks too much
✔️Big ol’ nerd
✔️Questionable fashion choices
…I really don’t think much has changed🤷♀️.
Random exercises ≠ training.
Stop scrolling for a collection of random shit to do, and instead focus your attention on building a comprehensive, progressive PLAN.
We ain’t out here playing whack-a-mole. It’s chess, my friends.
Stop scrolling for a collection of random shit to do, and instead focus your attention on building a comprehensive, progressive PLAN.
We ain’t out here playing whack-a-mole. It’s chess, my friends.
February 4, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Random exercises ≠ training.
Stop scrolling for a collection of random shit to do, and instead focus your attention on building a comprehensive, progressive PLAN.
We ain’t out here playing whack-a-mole. It’s chess, my friends.
Stop scrolling for a collection of random shit to do, and instead focus your attention on building a comprehensive, progressive PLAN.
We ain’t out here playing whack-a-mole. It’s chess, my friends.
It’s winter in Canada. You get to pick one…
1. Sunny ☀️
2. No Wind 💨
3. Above -10° 🌴
1. Sunny ☀️
2. No Wind 💨
3. Above -10° 🌴
February 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
It’s winter in Canada. You get to pick one…
1. Sunny ☀️
2. No Wind 💨
3. Above -10° 🌴
1. Sunny ☀️
2. No Wind 💨
3. Above -10° 🌴
Does an exercise or movement have to look like the task you’re training for in order to be “functional”?
Or is it enough that it trains the muscles and systems to have enough capacity to easily handle the task, even if the exercise doesn’t look like the task itself?
Or is it enough that it trains the muscles and systems to have enough capacity to easily handle the task, even if the exercise doesn’t look like the task itself?
February 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Does an exercise or movement have to look like the task you’re training for in order to be “functional”?
Or is it enough that it trains the muscles and systems to have enough capacity to easily handle the task, even if the exercise doesn’t look like the task itself?
Or is it enough that it trains the muscles and systems to have enough capacity to easily handle the task, even if the exercise doesn’t look like the task itself?
When you have an IG Collection full of exercises to “fix” your riding, but you have no idea how to arrange them into a logical workout,progress them, or to even know if they’re targeting the right thing in the first place?
Can we stop hitting save and actually apply critical thinking, please?
Can we stop hitting save and actually apply critical thinking, please?
February 1, 2026 at 1:10 AM
When you have an IG Collection full of exercises to “fix” your riding, but you have no idea how to arrange them into a logical workout,progress them, or to even know if they’re targeting the right thing in the first place?
Can we stop hitting save and actually apply critical thinking, please?
Can we stop hitting save and actually apply critical thinking, please?
I can write the perfect, most optimal training program for riders…
…and if it doesn’t get done, it means basically nothing.
So before jumping into that next Bootcamp or program, maybe ask how they help you build consistency (and sustainability) first?
…and if it doesn’t get done, it means basically nothing.
So before jumping into that next Bootcamp or program, maybe ask how they help you build consistency (and sustainability) first?
January 27, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I can write the perfect, most optimal training program for riders…
…and if it doesn’t get done, it means basically nothing.
So before jumping into that next Bootcamp or program, maybe ask how they help you build consistency (and sustainability) first?
…and if it doesn’t get done, it means basically nothing.
So before jumping into that next Bootcamp or program, maybe ask how they help you build consistency (and sustainability) first?
As long as you’re in the saddle, there’s an ongoing, unspoken commitment to show up with a body that supports your horse, or at the very least, doesn’t ask them to compensate for you.
January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
As long as you’re in the saddle, there’s an ongoing, unspoken commitment to show up with a body that supports your horse, or at the very least, doesn’t ask them to compensate for you.
✨Enrolment for the 𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪! If you’re ready to build stronger, more responsive aids 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 locking up through your seat, this is for you. Check theequestrianphysio.ca get on the waitlist so you don't miss out on the limited spots!
January 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM
✨Enrolment for the 𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪! If you’re ready to build stronger, more responsive aids 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 locking up through your seat, this is for you. Check theequestrianphysio.ca get on the waitlist so you don't miss out on the limited spots!
A brioche bagel and a shot of espresso >>> your nasty ass pre-workout powder.
Tell me I’m wrong.
Tell me I’m wrong.
January 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM
A brioche bagel and a shot of espresso >>> your nasty ass pre-workout powder.
Tell me I’m wrong.
Tell me I’m wrong.
Which of these is the worse offense as a rider?
1. Taking the barn scissors and not putting them back
2. Leaving your stirrups down going through a door
3. Not re-rolling your bandages/polis immediately after taking them off
1. Taking the barn scissors and not putting them back
2. Leaving your stirrups down going through a door
3. Not re-rolling your bandages/polis immediately after taking them off
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Which of these is the worse offense as a rider?
1. Taking the barn scissors and not putting them back
2. Leaving your stirrups down going through a door
3. Not re-rolling your bandages/polis immediately after taking them off
1. Taking the barn scissors and not putting them back
2. Leaving your stirrups down going through a door
3. Not re-rolling your bandages/polis immediately after taking them off
Two things can be true.
We can have a woeful gap in research into female-specific health & fitness.
AND
We can also recognize that most “female specific” training is played up to sell you stuff.
We need more research into women’s health. But the base of health/fitness remain the same.
We can have a woeful gap in research into female-specific health & fitness.
AND
We can also recognize that most “female specific” training is played up to sell you stuff.
We need more research into women’s health. But the base of health/fitness remain the same.
January 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Two things can be true.
We can have a woeful gap in research into female-specific health & fitness.
AND
We can also recognize that most “female specific” training is played up to sell you stuff.
We need more research into women’s health. But the base of health/fitness remain the same.
We can have a woeful gap in research into female-specific health & fitness.
AND
We can also recognize that most “female specific” training is played up to sell you stuff.
We need more research into women’s health. But the base of health/fitness remain the same.
What’s not my job as an equestrian strength coach:
Teaching you how to ride.
What IS my job as an equestrian strength coach:
Helping you ensure your body is never the limiting factor in learning how to ride.
Teaching you how to ride.
What IS my job as an equestrian strength coach:
Helping you ensure your body is never the limiting factor in learning how to ride.
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
What’s not my job as an equestrian strength coach:
Teaching you how to ride.
What IS my job as an equestrian strength coach:
Helping you ensure your body is never the limiting factor in learning how to ride.
Teaching you how to ride.
What IS my job as an equestrian strength coach:
Helping you ensure your body is never the limiting factor in learning how to ride.
Stop telling riders they're "too strong".
"Riding strongly" and developing real strength & physical capacity are not the same thing.
"Riding strongly" and developing real strength & physical capacity are not the same thing.
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Stop telling riders they're "too strong".
"Riding strongly" and developing real strength & physical capacity are not the same thing.
"Riding strongly" and developing real strength & physical capacity are not the same thing.
“You just need to stretch more…”
“You just need to do more core work…”
“You just need to ride more…”
“You just need this exercise…”
Yes.
It’s all of the above.
“You just need to do more core work…”
“You just need to ride more…”
“You just need this exercise…”
Yes.
It’s all of the above.
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM
“You just need to stretch more…”
“You just need to do more core work…”
“You just need to ride more…”
“You just need this exercise…”
Yes.
It’s all of the above.
“You just need to do more core work…”
“You just need to ride more…”
“You just need this exercise…”
Yes.
It’s all of the above.
Instead of asking “What am I doing wrong with my position or movement?”, try asking, “Is my body prepared for the demands I’m placing on it?” Sometimes we need to zoom out, away from nitpicking the mechanics and towards overall capacity.
January 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Instead of asking “What am I doing wrong with my position or movement?”, try asking, “Is my body prepared for the demands I’m placing on it?” Sometimes we need to zoom out, away from nitpicking the mechanics and towards overall capacity.
Imagine hearing these two messages about your body.
“Your body is adaptable and resilient. It gets stronger based on what you ask of it”
OR
“Lifting like that will damage your back if you keep it up.”
Even knowing nothing about physiology or training, which message would you prefer to believe?
“Your body is adaptable and resilient. It gets stronger based on what you ask of it”
OR
“Lifting like that will damage your back if you keep it up.”
Even knowing nothing about physiology or training, which message would you prefer to believe?
January 11, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Imagine hearing these two messages about your body.
“Your body is adaptable and resilient. It gets stronger based on what you ask of it”
OR
“Lifting like that will damage your back if you keep it up.”
Even knowing nothing about physiology or training, which message would you prefer to believe?
“Your body is adaptable and resilient. It gets stronger based on what you ask of it”
OR
“Lifting like that will damage your back if you keep it up.”
Even knowing nothing about physiology or training, which message would you prefer to believe?
Clear, consistent aids start with body awareness. When you know where your joints are and how to move them independently, your signals become more precise and easier for your horse to understand. Off-horse training builds that clarity and control.🏋️
January 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Clear, consistent aids start with body awareness. When you know where your joints are and how to move them independently, your signals become more precise and easier for your horse to understand. Off-horse training builds that clarity and control.🏋️