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...

Success with your horse starts with respect and attention, and that’s exactly what the Respect Series is designed to establish. This foundational approach ensures your horse sees you as a...

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...

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...

Groundwork is the foundation of every successful partnership with a horse, and 1st Grade training sets the tone for respect and communication. In this Q & A, Michael...

The 7th Grade Q & A with Michael Gascon focuses on building softness, respect, and progress through exercises like the spiral. Riders learn how to correct common problems,...

Disengaging the hindquarters is one of the most powerful tools in horse training, especially for horses that buck, rear, or bolt. By controlling the head and asking the hind end...

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...

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...

In third grade horse training, the focus shifts to desensitizing in motion and teaching horses how to respond calmly under pressure. From handling broncing at the canter to...

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...