Wondering what products we actually use every day at the ranch? From dollar store olive oil spray to affordable fly control and shampoo hacks, we’ve found cost-effective grooming tools that...

In Part 2 of Michael Gascon's neck reining series, he continues working with Rocket, a Rocky Mountain Horse, to build softness, responsiveness, and one-handed control. This session emphasizes the importance...

Training a young foal starts with building trust and communication through simple, respectful steps. In this session, we introduce Dashi to leading using a halter and a butt rope, reinforcing...

Roping with your gaited horse offers incredible benefits, from improving responsiveness to enhancing their confidence around cattle. This training helps your horse multitask, develop better stopping power, and refine one-handed...

Getting a horse comfortable with a slant load trailer requires patience and proper groundwork. By teaching them to yield their hindquarters through simple exercises, you can make loading a smooth...

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...

Long lining is one of the safest and most effective ways to build communication, softness, and control before ever riding a horse. In this foundational training method, horses learn to...

Flexing in motion is one of the most important foundations in horse training. Just like a steering wheel keeps your car under control, flexing allows you to guide your horse’s...

Starting a green gaited horse is all about balance—teaching them when to use their energy and when to relax. In this session, Michael Gascon works with Bambi, a young Paso...

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”...

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how world-class Paso Fino performance horses prepare for the National Championships. Michael Gascon and his father, Jaime Gascon, showcase McDreamy and Lulu as...

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...