Horse Training
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Do's And Don'ts Of 6th Grade - Stopping
Teaching your horse to stop correctly is about more than pulling on the reins—it’s about timing, body position, and leg cues. By keeping your legs on like a “gas pedal”...
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1st Grade - Undivided Attention (Archived)
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...
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Pre-School Q & A
Starting horse training doesn’t begin in the saddle—it begins on the ground with clear communication and respect. In this Pre-School Q & A, Michael Gascon explains how groundwork helps identify...
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Getting Your Horse's Attention With Belle Day 1
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...
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Do’s And Don’ts Of 9th Grade - Flexing In Motion
Flexing in motion is a vital skill for developing softness, balance, and responsiveness in gaited horses. In this blog post, Michael Gascon breaks down the do’s and don’ts of lateral...
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Do's And Don'ts of Preschool
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...
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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...
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Rail Road Step Over On A Green Horse
Training a green horse to navigate finesse obstacles like the railroad step over builds confidence, precision, and trail-readiness. Unlike push obstacles, these require a horse to slow down and think...
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6th Grade - Stopping
A solid stop is one of the most important foundations in horsemanship, and the “6th Grade Stop” teaches your horse exactly that — when you say “whoa,” they shut down...
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Do's And Don't of 5th Grade - Flexing
Flexing in motion is a crucial skill for developing softness, responsiveness, and control in your horse. Instead of attempting to flex both sides at once, it's best to start by...
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Negative Horse Interaction On The Trail
Negative horse behaviors on the trail, such as biting, kicking, or being buddy sour, are not the real problem—they're symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of respect and attention. Instead...
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From Hot To Cold
Training a sensitive or explosive horse doesn’t have to take years—it’s all about clear communication and consistency. By focusing on relaxation, controlling the horse’s head, and adjusting body posture, you...
