My husband was NEVER going to ride a horse after he fell off over 30 years ago. Fast forward and thanks to the guidance of the MG family & friends we got him a horse from them. He was still skeptical but agreed to go to the Confidence Retreat to learn to ride. He was hooked. He is going to his 3rd and won't shut up about how excited he is about all he's learning and has confidence to try. One of his big takeaways is how kind, gentle & patient Michael was in teaching an old man new skills. The retreats always exceed our expectations. I've been to several and the confidence is still highly beneficial for me also since one never gets past perfecting the fundamentals. The problems with horses arise from thinking I've moved past them and the Confidence Retreat reminds me that they are foundational for a reason.

The cattle retreat was wonderful. Michael started off by making sure everyone was safe and had their horses under control and then we started to work with some cattle, culminating in an epic ranch sorting game which was so much fun.
Thank you so much to Michael and all the blues for an amazing week!

Took my granddaughter for her birthday, we thoroughly enjoyed our time and learned a lot!! Can’t wait to go back

As always, Becca and I had a great time.
The mastermind with Michael before the retreat was awesome and helped resolve issues we were having with Blondie.
Every time we come to a retreat we learn so much, make new friends and leave much more confident in our riding abilities.

it’s a full-blown life experience.
If you are looking to completely reset your mindset and elevate your riding, and horsemanship skills this is the getaway you need. The volume of education is incredible; you will take in so much information that your brain feels like it might explode, but completely in the best way possible.
Michael has an unmatched ability to get you entirely out of your own head and onto the back of a horse safely. Between his constant encouragement the help of his "Blues" and the amazing camaraderie of the retreat group, any lingering inhibitions or fears just melt away.
Beyond the top-tier training, the atmosphere is unforgettable, We laughed until our stomachs hurt, shedding our adult stress and feeling like carefree children again. Plus, the lovely, Southern home-cooked meals kept everyone fueled and feeling like family throughout the entire stay, the community dining room brings everyone together and the quaint rooms and cabins are just the spot for a relaxing night after a long day of fun.
I cannot recommend the confidence retreat enough. It is worth every single second and penny spent.

It was great! Met so many wonderful horse loving people. The staff was helpful and Kane really rode my horse Reign like she needs to be ridden! The food was fabulous! I can’t wait to attend another retreat. Hopefully I won’t end up in the ER! 😩

Love it, but I still waiting for the reins and lead rope

First - This is a beautiful halter. The turquoise color is lovely. Second - I never thought I would be more confident riding with no bit, but I am. I just grab the halter, lead and reins and go ride or train. I know my horse WILL stop if I use the halter correctly.

I learned so much at this retreat! I have more skills/tools to continue training my horse at home. I feel more confident in my riding. I would do this retreat again!

I purchased the halter / rein set and they have exceeded my expectations, they are made with high quality materials and I feel confident that my horse is receiving much clearer communication using them !

I needed a new halter to practice all
Of the benefits the MG brand halter has to offer, if you watch the videos of how to properly apply it and use of the included snaps it has been life changing with my horse as I am confident he is receiving much more clear consistent signals when training him. There are so many competitive halter/ sets on the market but this one by far exceeds ANY of the ones you’ll find. BEST investment ever

They are the perfect length and are not too cumbersome to work with and so easy to wipe clean after using them ! Love them

Exceeded my expectations and well worth the wait ! It’s made of high quality materials, is soft and pliable yet very durable

I just attended the Advanced Bootcamp retreat and I highly recommend this one! I learned soooo much. It was fun but I really enjoyed the level of knowledge that Michael shared with all of us. I enjoyed it so much I want to attend it again to learn even more advanced horsemanship. My goal is to incorporate what I learned at this retreat so we can go further at the next Advanced Retreat!! As always, the Gascon's do an excellent job of hospitality, and of course, sharing their knowledge of horses and horsemanship. I'm looking forward to my next visit to Poplarville!