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  • Rail Road Step Over On A Green Horse

    Rail Road Step Over On A Green Horse

    By Michael Gascon

    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...

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  • Tying The Easy Out Knot

    Tying The Easy Out Knot

    By Michael Gascon

    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,...

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  • Tying To A H Hitching Post

    Tying To A H Hitching Post

    By Michael Gascon

    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...

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  • Riding A Spooky, Young, Athletic Horse - The Power Of Left & Right

    Riding A Spooky, Young, Athletic Horse - The Power Of Left & Right

    By Michael Gascon

    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...

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  • 8th Grade - Q & A

    8th Grade - Q & A

    By Michael Gascon

    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...

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  • Working On The Jog Trot

    Working On The Jog Trot

    By Michael Gascon

    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...

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  • Clipping

    Clipping

    By Michael Gascon

    Clipping your horse correctly is essential for both appearance and comfort, especially around the face, ears, eyes, and muzzle. In this guide, Michael Gascon walks through safe, effective techniques to...

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  • Benefits Of Using a Breeching On Your Gaited Horse

    Benefits Of Using a Breeching On Your Gaited Horse

    By Michael Gascon

    Using a breeching on your gaited horse offers major benefits for balance, collection, and saddle stability—especially on challenging terrain. It gently encourages the horse to keep their hind end underneath...

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  • Stairs And Bridge On A Green Horse

    Stairs And Bridge On A Green Horse

    By Michael Gascon

    Introducing stairs and bridges to a green horse can be a challenge, but with the right techniques, it’s a rewarding experience for both rider and horse. Michael Gascon emphasizes the...

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  • MG Halter (Noseband Placement)

    MG Halter (Noseband Placement)

    By Michael Gascon

    Proper noseband placement is key to effective communication with your horse, and Michael Gascon’s MG Halter makes it simple. Placing the halter midway between the eyes and nostrils is ideal...

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  • Picking Up Feet On A Hot Colt For The First TIme

    Picking Up Feet On A Hot Colt For The First TIme

    By Michael Gascon

    Picking up a young horse’s feet for the first time can be tricky, especially with a hot or sensitive colt. In this blog post, Michael Gascon walks through a safe,...

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  • Equine Affaire Clinic - Getting A Hot Horse To Be Calm

    Equine Affaire Clinic - Getting A Hot Horse To Be Calm

    By Michael Gascon

    Struggling with a hot, sensitive horse that just won’t walk calmly? In this clinic, Michael Gascon shares proven strategies to de-escalate runaway energy without a fight—using spirals, crooked backups, and...

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