Horse Training
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Starting To Gait On A Green Horse
Starting a green gaited horse is all about balance—teaching them when to use their energy and when to relax. In this session, Michael Gascon works with Bambi, a young Paso...
Prepping For Our National Championships - Performance Division
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how world-class Paso Fino performance horses prepare for the National Championships. Michael Gascon and his father, Jaime Gascon, showcase McDreamy and Lulu as...
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...
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...
Using A Breeching For Gait Work
Did you know a breeching can help your gaited horse move with better collection and balance? In this post, Michael Gascon explains how this traditional mule tack, when fitted correctly,...
Paso Specific Bits
Curious about the unique tack used in Paso Fino training and competition? In this informative guide, Michael Gascon breaks down the Paso-specific bits, hackamores, and double-rein setup that...
Pad Fitting For Gaited Horse
Proper pad fitting is essential for the comfort and performance of gaited horses. Using a cutback saddle pad helps prevent pressure on the withers, especially when the horse is asked...
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,...
Prepping For Our National Championships - Pleasure Division
Preparing a Paso Fino for the Pleasure Division at the Grand National Championships takes precision, patience, and a well-trained off switch. Michael Gascon, the Horse Guru, showcases how his gelding...
Intro To Roping - Riding One-Handed With Rope
Learning to rope while riding one-handed is a great way to test your horsemanship and take your training to the next level. In this beginner-friendly intro to roping, Michael Gascon...
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...
