Graduating from kindergarten to first grade in horse training is all about teaching your horse undivided attention. Instead of lunging for exercise, you’ll learn how to build focus, respect, and...

In this training session with Belle, a tense Standardbred pacer, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to transform stiffness and anxiety into softness and gait. By focusing on poll flexion, timing, and...

Proper halter fit is essential for safe and effective horse training, and in this post, Michael Gascon walks you through how to fit a natural horsemanship rope halter using his...

Rollbacks on long lines are an essential horse training technique for improving control, responsiveness, and safety. By using long reins to guide a horse's movement, trainers can address problem behaviors...

Preschool is the crucial first step in colt starting, where a horse’s respect, responsiveness, and mindset are evaluated before any saddle work begins. In this phase, Michael Gascon uses free...

Catching a difficult horse in a stall doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how to safely approach your horse, use pressure and release techniques, and create a positive interaction that...

Have you ever been frustrated trying to catch your horse? In today's post, Michael Gascon shares tips for training hard-to-catch horses. He emphasizes feeding them immediately after catching and teaching...