OIO Biomechanics Practicum (In Person) | EquiTecs Equine Taping

Date/Location: November 21, 2026 — DeFuniak Springs, FL

This hands-on, in-person OIO Biomechanics Practicum is for students ready to practice biomechanics taping with precision, not guesswork. OIO is intentionally different from functional taping: it's designed for cases that require biomechanics change using structured goals and repeatable protocols.

In this one-day intensive, you'll practice the core OIO concepts and techniques taught in the digital course, with direct coaching to improve your accuracy and decision-making. If you're looking for equine biomechanics taping education that is clear, objective-based, and built for horses, this is the practicum.

Prerequisite (required): You must complete the OIO Biomechanics (Digital) course before attending. This is an advanced skill lab.

Who it's for

• Equine professionals seeking advanced equine taping certification skill development
• Practitioners who want hands-on coaching in biomechanics taping objectives and execution
• Students who want consistent, repeatable outcomes with a safety-first framework

What you'll practice and learn

• Objective selection and execution using OIO biomechanics goals:
  • Force reduction
  • Force addition
  • Leverage
  • Traction
• How to apply biomechanics concepts in a way that is repeatable and clinically useful
• Technique refinement and troubleshooting: what to change when the horse doesn't respond as expected
• How to assess movement changes and confirm you achieved the intended objective

What's included

• EquiTecs tape for training use
• Water + light brain snacks

What to bring

• Your lunch
• Any specialty drinks you need for the day

Spots available

Limited to 12 seats per practicum.

Intensity note

This is a one-day intensive. Expect a focused, high-level training day.