Horse Training
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Intro To Driving Part 4
In Part 4 of the “Intro to Driving” series, Michael Gascon works with Amy, a young warmblood filly overcoming hesitation and shutdown behavior under harness. This session focuses on building...
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World Horse Expo 2019 Clinic - Crystal Clear Communication
In Michael Gascon's Crystal Clear Communication clinic at the 2019 World Horse Expo, he shared essential horsemanship lessons on controlling a horse’s mind before its body. With a mix of...
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Transitions (Walk, Trot, & Canter)
Teaching your gaited horse smooth transitions between walk, trot, and canter can dramatically improve their relaxation, responsiveness, and versatility. In this post, we work with Flip, a formerly high-strung Paso...
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Cowboy Curtain On A Green Horse
Introducing a green horse to the cowboy curtain is a powerful way to build confidence and control through thoughtful redirection. In this lesson with Thunder, we transition from round pen...
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Riding Confidently
Confidence in the saddle isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about preparation and control. From mastering your seat to gaining full control of your horse’s head and hindquarters, every small step builds trust...
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Products We Use At The Ranch
Wondering what products we actually use every day at the ranch? From dollar store olive oil spray to affordable fly control and shampoo hacks, we’ve found cost-effective grooming tools that...
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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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Do's And Don'ts Of 7th Grade - Spirals
Struggling with a strong, reactive, or buck-prone horse? The 7th Grade Spiral is a game-changing groundwork exercise that builds softness, respect, and responsiveness. In this post, Michael Gascon breaks down...
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Working With a Foal - Leading & Intro To A Butt Rope
Training a young foal starts with building trust and communication through simple, respectful steps. In this session, we introduce Dashi to leading using a halter and a butt rope, reinforcing...
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Moving To A Solid Bit
Wondering when to transition your horse to a solid bit? The key indicators are trust, control, and refinement—when you no longer need to pull or flex your horse and can...
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Intro To Roping - Roping From The Horse
Ready to take your roping skills to the next level? In this blog post, we break down the fundamentals of roping from horseback, including proper body position, swing technique, and...
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From Trot To Gait - WA Clinic
In this clinic session, Michael Gascon works with a 10-year-old Paso Fino struggling with trotting, stumbling, and a lack of energy. Through a mix of groundwork, saddle work, and strategic...