Horse Training
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Safety Around Foals
Handling foals requires consistent safety measures to prevent accidents and build mutual respect. Always be aware of danger zones, such as directly in front of or behind the foal, and...
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How Young Is Too Young to Start Training Your Horse?
Starting your horse's training early can set the stage for a lifetime of trust and cooperation. By gently handling and desensitizing foals from their first days, you help them become...
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Equine Affaire Clinic - Overcoming Obstacles
At the Equine Affaire Clinic – Overcoming Obstacles, Michael Gascon demonstrated how respect and clear communication are the keys to helping horses face challenges with confidence. Instead of tiring a...
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4th Grade - Q & A
Teaching your horse to stand still for mounting or master the “come get me” trick doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this 4th Grade Q&A, Michael Gascon explains how...
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5th Grade - Flexing
Flexing is one of the most important foundations in horse training because it gives you a steering wheel before you ever ride off. By teaching your horse to soften and...
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Do's And Don'ts of Kindergarten - Respect
Respect is the foundation of every successful partnership between horse and rider, and it starts in the kindergarten stage of training. By teaching your horse to stay out of your...
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Breaking Up Pace Using The Respect Series with Smokey Day 2
Breaking up pace in gaited horses starts with one simple foundation: control of the head. In this session from Michael Gascon’s Respect Series with Smokey – Day 2, we see...
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Garrocha Pole Horseback Riding: Building Softness, Control, and Connection
Garrocha pole horseback riding is a traditional horsemanship exercise that helps develop softness, responsiveness, and one-handed control. By working around and alongside the pole, horses learn to stay relaxed while...
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Do’s and Don’ts of 10th Grade: Disengaging the Shoulders
Disengaging your horse’s shoulders is an important groundwork exercise that builds better control, communication, and responsiveness. The key is to maintain forward motion, keep a soft bend, and apply clear...
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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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Neck Reining Part 3
In Neck Reining Part 3, Michael Gascon continues the journey of teaching Rocky, a Rocky Percheron cross, how to respond confidently to one-handed cues. This session focuses on blending rein,...
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Gaiting For The First Time
Teaching a gaited horse to collect and gait smoothly takes more than just natural ability—it requires clear, consistent communication and proper conditioning. In this clinic session, Michael Gascon works with...
