Horse Training
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Neck Reining Part 2
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...
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Girth Sizing Tricks
Struggling with girth sizing when saddling your horse? Instead of buying a new girth, try this simple adjustment trick—remove the leather keeper and use a diagonal strap positioning to achieve...
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Neck Reining Part 1
Ready to take your horse training to the next level? In this post, we dive into the basics of neck reining, using my colt, Mr. Rocket, as an example to...
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Do's And Don'ts Of 6th Grade - Stopping
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”...
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...
9th Grade - Q & A
Struggling with a stiff or distracted horse under saddle? In this 9th Grade Q\&A session, horse trainer Michael Gascon shares practical tips for improving flexing in motion, softening resistance, and...
Do's And Don'ts Of 10th Grade - Disengaging The Shoulders
Disengaging the shoulders from the ground is a key step in developing full-body control and respect in your horse. In this 10th-grade lesson, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to use forward...
Do's And Don'ts Of 12th Grade - Speed Transitions
Speed transitions on a gaited horse are all about clarity, consistency, and timing. In this training session, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to create smooth, responsive transitions from slow gait to...
Backing & Side Passing Using The Respect Series With Monty Day 2
In this session from Michael Gascon’s Respect Series with Monty, we dive into the step-by-step process of teaching horses to back and side pass with softness and precision. Through consistent...
Driving A Gaited Horse Up Into The Bridle
Driving a gaited horse up into the bridle means creating balance, collection, and control by engaging the hind end while maintaining softness in the front. Instead of just moving forward,...
10th Grade - Q & A
In this advanced horsemanship Q\&A, Michael Gascon breaks down the essential techniques for teaching horses to disengage their shoulders—a key 10th-grade skill. Using a combination of groundwork and saddle work,...
