Second-grade desensitizing teaches your horse to stand still, stay connected, and wait for guidance when something feels unfamiliar. Using tools such as a lead rope, flag stick, tarp, and ball,...

Breaking up pace in a gaited horse starts with more than asking for a smoother gait. During Smokey’s first day in the Respect Series, the focus was on helping him...

Negative horse behaviors on the trail, such as biting, kicking, or being buddy sour, are not the real problem—they're symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of respect and attention. Instead...

Success with your horse starts with respect and attention, and that’s exactly what the Respect Series is designed to establish. This foundational approach ensures your horse sees you as a...

Working through resistance on obstacles and side passing is all about timing, consistency, and clear communication. In this session with Red, the focus was on building respect on...

Teaching your horse to stand still for mounting or master the “come get me” trick doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this 4th Grade Q&A,...

Obstacle training builds confidence, trust, and respect between horse and rider. In this 11th Grade Q&A, Michael Gascon shares practical strategies for working through push obstacles like tarps,...

In third grade horse training, the focus shifts to desensitizing in motion and teaching horses how to respond calmly under pressure. From handling broncing at the canter to...

Desensitizing your horse while standing still is only half the battle—the real challenge is keeping their focus and respect in motion. In 3rd Grade Horsemanship, desensitizing exercises test whether your...

Graduating from kindergarten to first grade in horse training is all about teaching your horse undivided attention. Instead of lunging for exercise, you’ll learn how to...

Respect is the foundation of every successful partnership between horse and rider, and it starts in the kindergarten stage of training. By teaching your horse to stay out...

Starting horse training doesn’t begin in the saddle—it begins on the ground with clear communication and respect. In this Pre-School Q & A, Michael Gascon explains...