The real bottlenecks in your executive team are invisible — because everyone is part of them. Hoofprint reveals them in a single day.
Your team does not lack talent, effort or advice. It has already worked on the visible problem — while the real dynamic stayed out of sight.
Executive bottlenecks rarely sit in the org chart. They sit in the relational dynamics the people inside the system cannot see clearly.
Most leaders already know what should change. What holds the team back is what remains unobserved while everyone is inside the same system.
Conventional formats bring an external diagnosis to the team. Hoofprint lets the team observe its own reality, together.
What changes a team is a shared observation that no one needs to defend or explain away.
The setting makes it possible to address what board meetings leave untouched.
The horse does not see a title or a story. It responds to the state behind the behaviour.
There is no consultant to persuade and no colleague to protect. The response is immediate.
In a collective exercise, leadership dynamics become observable — influence, avoidance, alignment and resistance.
Every offsite is calibrated to your team, your challenges, and what you're looking to unlock — based on an individual questionnaire sent to each participant two weeks prior.
“I didn't know what to expect. We learned as much about ourselves as about how we collaborate.”
Private equestrian center near Barcelona, nestled among pines in a quiet, secluded landscape. Meeting room, dining area, outdoor terrace, and direct access to equestrian facilities. A space intentionally removed from daily noise — creating the ideal conditions for clear collective thinking.
Arrival in nature, near Barcelona. Each participant sets their intention for the day — what they seek to understand or unlock. The foundation is laid.
PreparationEach executive works individually with a horse. Insights into leadership styles are immediate — and often surprising for those who thought they knew themselves.
Equine experienceThe team works together with the horses on a collective challenge. Group dynamics physically appear in the space. Everyone sees everything, simultaneously.
Collective equine experienceArmed with the collective diagnosis, the group tackles concrete issues: pending decisions, unspoken tensions, new ways of operating together.
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“It created a space where I felt safe enough to be honest.”
In the days that follow, leaders receive an Executive Insight Report that turns observation into a clear basis for action.
A confidential, consulting-grade deliverable for the decisions that follow.
What appeared under pressure, in influence and in decision-making.
The collective dynamics helping or limiting execution.
The roles, tensions and blind spots shaping the team’s operating system.
Priority actions, ownership and next steps calibrated to the real context.
“I left with concrete actions, not just inspiration.”
The executive team can name what is actually limiting execution.
The issues everyone senses can finally be addressed directly.
Influence, avoidance and accountability become visible and discussable.
Each leader leaves with one or two explicit changes and a clear next step.
“We all notice team dynamics and dysfunctions, but it is not always easy for team members to see them themselves. This experience makes those dynamics visible through the horse — a neutral, objective observer with no judgement or hierarchy.”
A neutral observer. A shared reality. A stronger basis for executive action.
“I was terrified of horses… Hoofprint gave me a learning experience about myself. I discovered, among other things, that horses — like people — need to sense a clear intention before they can trust. The team dynamic was also incredible!”
“A unique experience through which everyone explores leadership and team management. You come out transformed, with a completely new understanding of how to get your team behind the vision you're driving. A must if you're an executive, entrepreneur, or even a family leader!”
“I experienced a remarkable Horse Coaching session. It was truly eye-opening. Alix showed genuine care and provided excellent guidance throughout the exercise. Above all, she taught me to listen to myself better. I truly recommend everyone try this experience — it changes how you see leadership and management.”
Before founding Hoofprint, Alix Goursat spent 13 years at Decathlon leading teams in Asia and Europe. She knows what the executives she coaches are going through — not from the outside, but from the inside.
What she learned in the field: executives don't lack methods. They lack mirrors. Mirrors that show what they actually do — not what they think they do. And the impact it has on those around them.
The executives I managed all knew what needed to be done. What they couldn't see was how they were doing it — and what it provoked around them. Horses see this immediately. And they show it without a filter.
Founder of Horseway and recognized equestrian professional, Melín brings her expertise in equine behavior and co-facilitates the sessions. She ensures participant safety and the welfare of the horses.
LinkedIn →This collaboration combines a deep understanding of executive realities with a precise reading of relational dynamics — in a secure and rigorous environment.
The final rate depends on the number of participants and selected options — post-offsite follow-up, individual coaching sessions, 2-day format.
For companies wishing to test the approach first, a discovery session for 1 to 2 executives is available before committing to a full offsite.
We work with a limited number of companies per quarter to guarantee the quality of every program.
30 minutes to understand your team, your challenges, and what you seek to transform. With Alix. Free, no commitment.
A proposal adapted to your context, team size, and objectives. Detailed program and precise pricing.
An individual questionnaire sent to each participant to calibrate the day closely to your real dynamics.
The offsite near Barcelona (45 min from the airport). Strategic facilitation report in the days that follow. Follow-up options available to anchor the changes.
None at all. You work with the horses on the ground, never in the saddle. People with no experience often get the deepest insights — precisely because they have no preconceived filters.
That's what the discovery call is for. If your team is facing real tension or a genuine bottleneck, Hoofprint is relevant. Alix will tell you honestly if this isn't the right format for you.
This is precisely when the approach is most effective. Horses create a neutral context that allows addressing tensions impossible to handle in an office. We have guided teams in severe conflict with transformative results.
You receive the facilitation report in the days that follow. Follow-up sessions — individual or collective — are available as options to deepen and anchor the changes over time.
A 30-minute call with Alix to understand your context, verify if Hoofprint is the right approach — and check available dates. Free. No commitment.
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