Discover the fundamentals of long lining and ground driving with Michael Gascon and Tito, a young Paso Fino colt. In this introductory session, Michael demonstrates how to safely teach left...

Understanding the proper way to hold reins is essential for success in the show ring, whether you're competing in Western Pleasure, English, Gaited, or Working Cow Horse classes. Each discipline...

In this session with Michael Gascon and Chet Day, we dive into using the Respect Series to help break up a horse’s pace and develop softness, responsiveness, and balance. By...

Learn how to teach your horse the “Come Get Me” trick, also known as the Statue of Liberty mount, with step-by-step guidance from horse trainer Michael Gascon. This fun and...

Thinking about buying a new horse? Before you commit, it's essential to test ride the horse safely and thoroughly to understand their true temperament and training. In this guide, Michael...

Bitting a gaited horse correctly is key to unlocking a smooth, consistent ride. In this clinic, Michael Gascon demonstrates how to introduce a finished bit to an Icelandic horse and...

Training a green horse to navigate finesse obstacles like the railroad step over builds confidence, precision, and trail-readiness. Unlike push obstacles, these require a horse to slow down and think...

The Easy Out Knot is a safe, reliable quick-release knot every horse handler should know. Designed to untie easily even under pressure, it’s perfect for tying horses at trailers, barns,...

Tying your horse safely is a crucial part of effective horsemanship, and the H-style hitching post offers one of the safest, most practical solutions. In this blog, we break down...

Riding a spooky, young, athletic horse can feel intimidating, but success comes from redirecting energy—not resisting it. By using soft, one-rein redirection and keeping your horse moving forward, you can...

In this Q&A session with eighth-grade riders, horse trainer Michael Gascon breaks down the critical skill of disengaging the hindquarters—a key step in gaining total control of your horse, especially...

The jog trot is a crucial gait for developing a calm, responsive horse with a quiet mind. It allows riders to refine cues, improve collection, and teach softness without triggering...