Horse Training
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How To Make Any Horse An Obstacle Horse
Want to make your horse calm, confident, and obstacle-ready? The key is patience training through daily tying routines and environmental exposure. In this blog post, Michael Gascon shares simple yet...
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MG Halter Fitting
Proper halter fit is essential for safe and effective horse training, and in this post, Michael Gascon walks you through how to fit a natural horsemanship rope halter using his...
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Kindergarten - Q & A
Building respect through groundwork is the foundation of every great horse-human partnership. In this Kindergarten Q\&A, Michael Gascon explains why backing up, handling pressure, and working just outside the horse’s...
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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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Dealing With Resistance On Obstacles & Side Passing With Red Day 1
Teaching your horse to side pass isn’t just about movement—it’s about timing, feel, and trust. In this session, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to break down the side pass into clear,...
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Power Of A Circle With Chance
Struggling with a spooky or overly athletic horse? The Power of a Circle exercise, taught by Michael Gascon and demonstrated with Chance, helps refocus your horse’s energy and improve their...
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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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Intro To Driving Part 5
In Part 5 of our Intro to Driving series, we follow Mango, a 17-year-old Paso Fino, as he progresses from ponying to confidently pulling a cart. This session focuses on...
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Dropping Head For Bridling
Teaching your horse to drop its head for bridling is a valuable skill that enhances both safety and communication. This Western-style approach works best with a respectful, well-trained horse that...
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Intro To Long Lining / Ground Driving With Tito
Discover the fundamentals of long lining and ground driving with Michael Gascon and Tito, a young Paso Fino colt. In this introductory session, Michael demonstrates how to safely teach left...
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Breaking Up Pace Using The Respect Series With Chet Day #2
In this session with Michael Gascon and Chet Day, we dive into using the Respect Series to help break up a horse’s pace and develop softness, responsiveness, and balance. By...
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The Come Get Me Trick
Learn how to teach your horse the “Come Get Me” trick, also known as the Statue of Liberty mount, with step-by-step guidance from horse trainer Michael Gascon. This fun and...
