Elodie Mouillot

Groundwork | Easy

Being able to lead in both eyes with a connected horse — first in zone 2, then in zones 3 and 4

Groundwork | Easy

Help your horse understand that: 👉 When a pressure comes from behind his hindquarters (here using a 3.70 m rope), he should move forward. 👉 But when the rope is simply present or moves lightly, no reaction is expected ➝ this is desensitisation work. ✨ This exercise is a key prerequisite for long-reining in a halter: later on, the outside rein will help encourage forward movement. However, it is essential that the horse does not become anxious about this action.

Groundwork | Easy

The “changing eyes” exercise teaches the horse to follow a pressure, even when that pressure asks him to move in the opposite direction from the human. 🧠 This exercise develops: the horse’s ability to think, his ability to respond correctly to pressure, his confidence when moving without directly “following” the human.

Long rein | Medium

Getting the horse used to the presence of the outside long rein, in preparation for long-reining work.

Groundwork | Medium

Desensitising the horse to objects on the ground so that he is not afraid when they pass in front of or behind him. 👉 This exercise is an excellent prerequisite for long-reining work, but it also helps make the horse braver, more confident, and calm in unusual situations.

Groundwork | Easy

Teaching the horse to move backward toward you by aspiration, meaning to step back while coming toward the human located behind him.

Long rein | Medium

Be able to perform a figure-eight at the trot with two equal circles, including a transition to a halt, then backing up at the center of the figure-eight.

Groundwork | Easy

Learn to obtain smooth and light lateral movements on the ground, starting from good hip control and a fine response to the stick cues.

Groundwork | Medium

Cue and refine lateral movements until your horse can perform them over a ground pole, to improve precision, hoof control, and desensitisation.

Groundwork | Hard

Perform a complete sequence of lateral movements over various obstacles, aiming for maximum fluidity, precision, and connection with your horse.