Rebuilding the Rider: Strength, Stability & Starting Again with Jack Latorre of Equibody Fitness

Send a MessageIn this episode of The Long Ride Home, Alex Husner is joined by Jack Latorre, Founder and CEO of Equibody Fitness, for a conversation about rider fitness, body awareness, and what it really takes to come back to the saddle with strength and confidence.As Alex continues her return to riding after 26 years away, she has quickly realized that remembering how to ride is only part of the journey. The body changes. Tension shows up in new places. Strength, mobility, and stability matter in ways that can directly affect the horse underneath you.Jack shares his own path into horses, from starting lessons with his mom to competing in dressage and eventually discovering that his own body was becoming the limitation in his riding. That realization led him to build Equibody Fitness, a fitness program designed specifically for riders who want to improve how they move, feel, and communicate in the saddle.Together, Alex and Jack talk about why saddle time alone is not always enough, how targeted training outside the barn can support better riding, and why rebuilding the rider’s body can be one of the most important parts of starting again.In this episode, Alex and Jack discuss:01:23 - Jack’s introduction to horses and his path through the dressage world10:22 - How a Grand Prix goal exposed the limits of Jack’s own mobility and tension14:49 - The difference between general fitness and training with a rider-specific goal15:44 - Why strength, mobility, suppleness, and body awareness all matter in the saddle16:19 - How a rider’s tension can affect the horse’s movement and responsiveness17:58 - Why returning riders often need to rebuild more than just confidence18:55 - How Equibody approaches rider fitness through movement assessments, video feedback, and personalized coaching22:23 - What Alex has noticed in her own body since returning to riding22:53 - Why the messy parts of the journey still matterConnect with Jack:Website: https://www.equibodyfitness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jack.latorre.18/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack.equibody.fitness/ Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesaddlebredpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaddlebredpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesaddlebredpodcast #americansaddlebredpodcast #saddlebredindustry #equestrianlifeSupport the show