Utopie Compulsive

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.

Long rein | Medium

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

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.

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

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

Dressage | Hard

Halt – rein-back – depart in collected trot

Dressage | Medium

Alternating a counter-shoulder-fore and a shoulder-fore down the long side

Dressage | Easy

Asking for intra-gait transitions in all three gaits on a 20-meter circle

Dressage | Easy

Letting the reins slip and varying your horse’s frame on a 20-meter circle

Dressage | Easy

Alternating simple transitions through all three gaits on a 20-meter circle

Dressage | Medium

Alternating leg-yield and going straight

Dressage | Medium

Performing a leg-yield from the quarter-line

Dressage | Medium

Changing the diameter of your circle in all three gaits

Dressage | Easy

Changing your horse’s bend on a 20-meter circle

Dressage | Easy

Stay on the inner track at walk and trot

Jumping | Medium

Improve the horse's technique over fences

TREC | Easy

Improve cardiovascular fitness.

Lunging | Customizable

Work on trot/canter transitions on the lunge line. Encourage relaxation over ground poles. Maintain impulsion at the trot.

Jumping | Hard

Work on rhythm, strength, and the rider’s ability to plan ahead.

Cavalettis | Medium

Straightness, calmness, and rider position