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  • Getting The Head Down

    Getting The Head Down

    By Michael Gascon

    Gaining control of your horse’s head is the first step to gaining control of their body—and their mind. In this blog post, we explore how teaching your horse to drop...

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  • Transitioning To Bitless

    Transitioning To Bitless

    By Michael Gascon

    Transitioning your horse to bitless riding can enhance comfort and communication, fostering a stronger bond between you and your horse. By gradually introducing the bitless bridle, adjusting your riding techniques,...

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  • Prepping For Extreme Obstacles Using The Respect Series With Nakaia Day 1

    Prepping For Extreme Obstacles Using The Respect Series With Nakaia Day 1

    By Michael Gascon

    Teaching your horse to work a gate smoothly is an essential skill for any rider, improving control, patience, and responsiveness. By guiding your horse through proper positioning, side-passing, and backing...

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  • Turn And Burn Exercise For Spins/Spinning

    Turn And Burn Exercise For Spins/Spinning

    By Michael Gascon

    The Turn and Burn exercise is a key drill for improving your horse's spins, focusing on pivoting on the correct foot for smoother, more controlled movements. This technique helps the...

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  • Getting Your Horse's Attention With Belle Day 2

    Getting Your Horse's Attention With Belle Day 2

    By Michael Gascon

    In this second day of training with Belle, we focus on refining communication and building trust through groundwork. By using soft pressure and clear signals, we guide her to move...

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  • Do's And Don't of 5th Grade - Flexing

    Do's And Don't of 5th Grade - Flexing

    By Michael Gascon

    Flexing in motion is a crucial skill for developing softness, responsiveness, and control in your horse. Instead of attempting to flex both sides at once, it's best to start by...

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  • 30 Minute Colt Starting

    30 Minute Colt Starting

    By Michael Gascon

    Starting a colt doesn’t have to be a lengthy or overwhelming process. In just 30 minutes, you can lay a solid foundation by focusing on calm groundwork, clear communication, and...

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  • Mastering Ground Tying: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Mastering Ground Tying: A Step-by-Step Guide

    By Michael Gascon

    Ground tying is a valuable skill that teaches your horse to stay calmly in one spot without physical restraint. By combining desensitization, relaxation techniques, and consistent practice, you can build...

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  • Finding Your Seat: Achieving Stabilization in the Saddle

    Finding Your Seat: Achieving Stabilization in the Saddle

    By Michael Gascon

    Achieving balance and confidence in the saddle starts with stabilizing your lower leg. By keeping your heels down, aligning your shoulders behind your hips, and applying light pressure in your...

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  • Ponying A Horse

    Ponying A Horse

    By Michael Gascon

    Ponying a horse is a valuable training technique that helps young or problematic horses build confidence and respect boundaries while ensuring safety for both horse and handler. By leading one...

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  • How to Get a Hot Gaited Horse to Walk Calmly on the Trail

    How to Get a Hot Gaited Horse to Walk Calmly on the Trail

    By Michael Gascon

    Struggling with a hot gaited horse that won’t walk calmly on the trail? The key isn’t pulling harder or adding more movement—it’s learning how to control the head and create...

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  • 9th Grade - Flexing In Motion

    9th Grade - Flexing In Motion

    By Michael Gascon

    Flexing in motion is one of the most important foundations in horse training. Just like a steering wheel keeps your car under control, flexing allows you to guide your horse’s...

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