Horse Training
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Rollbacks on Long Lines: A Vital Horse Training Technique
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...
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Finding Your Seat: Achieving Stabilization in the Saddle
Achieving balance and confidence in the saddle starts with stabilizing your lower leg. By keeping your heels down, aligning your shoulders behind your hips, and applying light pressure in your...
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How to Break Pace in a Gaited Horse
Breaking pace in a gaited horse doesn’t require force or advanced techniques—it starts with softness, balance, and correct body control. When a horse is stiff through the face and body,...
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How to Get a Hot Gaited Horse to Walk Calmly on the Trail
Struggling with a hot gaited horse that won’t walk calmly on the trail? The key isn’t pulling harder or adding more movement—it’s learning how to control the head and create...
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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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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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Do's And Don'ts of 4th Grade - Mounting
Mounting your horse may seem simple, but doing it correctly is essential for safety, balance, and building trust. In this 4th-grade horsemanship lesson, Michael Gascon shares the key do's and...
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6th Grade - Q & A
In this 6th Grade Q&A clinic, horse trainer Michael Gascon answers real questions about stopping techniques, turning on green horses, halter fit, and riding bitless. He shares practical tips to...
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Do's And Don'ts Of 1st Grade - Undivided Attention
First Grade training, as taught by Michael Gascon, focuses on developing undivided attention and respect through intentional groundwork—not traditional lunging. By using proper hand positions, close proximity, and clear body...
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Spirals
Struggling with a hot or sensitive horse that just won’t walk? The spiral exercise, taught by horse trainer Michael Gascon, offers a calm, effective way to redirect excess energy without...
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Power Of A Circle With Chance
Struggling with a spooky or overly athletic horse? The Power of a Circle exercise, taught by Michael Gascon and demonstrated with Chance, helps refocus your horse’s energy and improve their...
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Do's And Don'ts Of 11th Grade - Push Obstacles
Mastering 11th grade "push obstacles" is all about building confidence, control, and clear communication with your horse. In this stage, you'll learn how to guide your horse through fear of...
