Horse Training
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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...
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Dealing With Your Horse’s Temper Tantrums
Horses, like children, can throw temper tantrums when they’re frustrated, confused, or testing boundaries. Bucking, rearing, or refusing cues often point to gaps in training and a lack of respect...
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Intro To Spinning With A Hot Horse
Training a hot horse to spin isn’t about wearing them out—it’s about engaging their mind. In this session, Michael Gascon works with Clark Gable, a high-RPM Paso Fino stallion, to...
