Horse Training
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Working Through Extreme Obstacles With Nakaia Day 2
On day two of her training, Nakaia faced a series of extreme obstacles designed to build her confidence and trust. From rope handling and pressure release...
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Dealing With Your Horse’s Temper Tantrums
Horses, like children, can throw temper tantrums when they’re frustrated, confused, or testing boundaries. Bucking, rearing, or refusing cues often point to gaps in training and a lack of respect...
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Intro To Spinning With A Hot Horse
Training a hot horse to spin isn’t about wearing them out—it’s about engaging their mind. In this session, Michael Gascon works with Clark Gable, a high-RPM Paso Fino stallion, to...
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9th Grade - Q & A
Struggling with a stiff or distracted horse under saddle? In this 9th Grade Q\&A session, horse trainer Michael Gascon shares practical tips for improving flexing in motion, softening resistance, and...
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7th Grade - Spirals
Struggling to get your hot or sensitive horse to walk calmly? In this post, Michael Gascon shares a powerful yet gentle technique called the spiral, designed to redirect your horse’s...
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Thunder Dome
The Thunderdome is a high-energy, controlled chaos training method designed to help horses and riders thrive in unpredictable situations. By exposing horses to distractions like flying soccer balls, pool noodles,...
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Tying A Horse To The Outside Of A Trailer
Tying a horse to the outside of a trailer requires more than just looping a rope—it's about safety, strategy, and knowing your horse. In this post, we cover the best...
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Do's And Don'ts Of 10th Grade - Disengaging The Shoulders
Disengaging the shoulders from the ground is a key step in developing full-body control and respect in your horse. In this 10th-grade lesson, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to use forward...
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8th Grade - Disengage Hindquarters
Disengaging the hindquarters is a key safety and control skill every horse trainer should master. In this 8th-grade horsemanship lesson, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to teach a horse to move...
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Do's And Don'ts Of 12th Grade - Speed Transitions
Speed transitions on a gaited horse are all about clarity, consistency, and timing. In this training session, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to create smooth, responsive transitions from slow gait to...
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What To Do When Your Horse Fails 1st Grade
When your horse fails "first grade" training, it’s not a failure—it’s a chance to adapt your approach. In this session, Michael Gascon works with Smokey, a stiff and resistant horse,...
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Using A Breeching For Gait Work
Did you know a breeching can help your gaited horse move with better collection and balance? In this post, Michael Gascon explains how this traditional mule tack, when fitted correctly,...
