Horse Training
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Dealing With Resistance On Obstacles & Side Passing With Red Day 2
Working through resistance on obstacles and side passing is all about timing, consistency, and clear communication. In this session with Red, the focus was on building respect on...
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1st Grade - Q & A
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...
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7th Grade Q & A
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,...
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Do's And Don'ts Of 8th Grade - Disengaging The Hindquarters
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...
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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,...
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11th Grade - Q & A
Obstacle training builds confidence, trust, and respect between horse and rider. In this 11th Grade Q&A, Michael Gascon shares practical strategies for working through push obstacles like tarps,...
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3rd Grade - Desensitizing In Motion
Desensitizing your horse while standing still is only half the battle—the real challenge is keeping their focus and respect in motion. In 3rd Grade Horsemanship, desensitizing exercises test whether your...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
