​Meet the L'Esprit Equestrian Instructors

Jennifer Rousseau

Dedicated to the classical training of horses and riders through a physically
and mentally sound and systematic program. 
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Experience and Certifications
  • Owner, L’Esprit Equestrian
  • USEA Certified Instructor, Level III
  • USEA National Instructor Certification Program Advisor.
  • USHJA Certified Trainer.
  • Fox River Valley Pony Club (USPC) Chief of Instruction.
  • Competition experience through Advanced Levels of Eventing and Dressage, plus vast experience in H/J and equitation rings.
  • Coach, North American Young Rider Championship candidates, 1985-present
  • Groom, 1976 Olympic Training Camp, and Veterinary Assistant, 1976 Olympic Games
  • Rider/trainer Ropiha Racing and Show Horses, New Zealand, 1977-1978
  • Member, Vaudreuil County Pony Club, Graduate “A”, 1966-1980

Katlyn McMorris

Believes that proper horse training is a combination of excellent horse management, understanding the language of the horse, and correct riding.

​Experience and Certifications
  • Trainer, Manager L’Esprit Equestrian
  • Instructor Fox River Valley Pony Club (USPC)
  • Coach for Fox Valley IEA team
  • Groom for Team USA member Marilyn Little 2013-Rolex, Aachen, Luhmuhlen, Breda
  • Rider for Karen & David O’Connor 2012-2013
  • Rider, Groom, Manager Jonathan Holling 2011-2012
  • Competition experience through Advanced
  • Most medalled Young Rider at 1* & 2* NAJYRC competitions- 2005 ind. Silver 1*, 2006 ind. Gold & team Gold 1*, 2008 team silver 2*, 2009 ind. Silver 2*
  • Graduate “A”, Fox River Valley Pony Club

Lizzie Foos

Consistent and correct training done in a progressive step by step manner, gives the horse and rider a solid foundation and confidence. This individualized training helps bring each horse and rider to their full potential.

​Experience and Certifications
  • Assistant Instructor/Trainer for L'Esprit Equestrian
  • Active Instructor for Fox River Valley Pony Club
  • USPC Examiner, Instructor, and Clinician
  • Achieved Pony Club "HA" and "B" horse management and riding Certifications
  • Competition Experience through the Preliminary and CCI* level  
  • Successfully completed the NAJYRC CCI* in 2012
  • Competed and placed in American Eventing Championships 2010 ,2011, and 2012 at the Training and preliminary levels
  • Training with Jennifer Rousseau since 2006
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