This retreat has passed. Please click here to go to our Upcoming Retreats Page to view future retreats.
Includes 1 Participant Spot (1 Rider & 1 Horse*) At Our Ranch In Poplarville, Mississippi
*Can Bring Your Horse Or Use One Of Ours
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Cattle Retreat: Sorting, Roping, Reining, and Cutting
Our Cattle Retreat is perfect for those interested in sorting, roping, reining, and cutting. Over 5 days and 6 nights in our picturesque Southern Mississippi ranch, you'll find comfortable lodging in cabins, cowboy quarters, or a Western-style hotel. Coupled with an unforgettable experience, you’ll get to combine world-class education in an environment where you can feel comfortable and confident getting your questions answered and actually making progress with your horse. You can bring your own horse or borrow one of our Paso Finos or Quarter Horses.
This retreat offers a deep dive into the world of cattle work. You'll learn techniques about sorting, roping, reining, and cutting while enjoying the added excitement of live cattle. Michael Gascon, The Horse Guru, is your expert guide.
You and your horse DO NOT have to have any cattle experience to attend. We will walk you through introducing cattle to your horse for the first time and have you ready to join in on the fun in no time.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A RETREAT?
Enjoy our secluded ranch nestled quietly amongst the pine trees in beautiful Southern Mississippi.
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5 Days And 6 Nights Of Lodging
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Stay In Our Peaceful Cabins, Cowboy Quarters, Or Beautiful Western-Style Hotel*
-
Hookups For RVs, Campers, And LQ Trailers
-
Stabling And Shavings For Any Horse You Bring
-
Amazing Home-Cooked Meals Each Day
-
Entertainment And Fun (Everyone Knows We Can Throw A Party!)
-
Horsemanship Education With Michael Gascon (The Horse Guru)
-
Education On Safety And How To Read Horses
From general horsemanship and trail riding to retreats focused on confidence or advanced riding, you’ll have the opportunity to relax as much as you want and to learn as much as you want.
Possible Horse Retreat Topics And Education Opportunities May Include, But Are Not Limited To:
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Groundwork & Horsemanship Sessions
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Obstacles
-
Horse Soccer
-
Trick Training
-
Pool Noodle Jousting
-
Trail Rides
-
Trick Riding/Roman Riding
-
Liberty
-
Reining
-
Roping
-
Bridleless
-
Working Cattle
-
Tack & Training Equipment
-
And So Much More!
What Are The Different Retreat Types?
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Confidence Retreats: Walk / Trot / Optional Cantering In Games / Recovering Confidence
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Intermediate Retreats: Walk / Trot / Some Cantering
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Gaited & Advanced** Gaited Retreats: Additional Classes Focusing On Gait Work / Correction / Refinement
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Cattle Retreats: Sorting / Reining / Roping
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Advanced Boot Camp Retreats*: Walk / Trot / Canter / More Advanced Work
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Mastermind Retreat*: Individual Topics Are Chosen By Participants / Each Participant Gets To Choose 2 Topics They Would Like To Be Part Of Itinerary
(*Must have attended a past Retreat or been through our Horse Help Course or Challenge, **Must have attended a past Gaited Retreat)
*Accommodations:
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Cabins: 1 Queen Bed Per Room With Private Bathroom Each
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Hotel Rooms: 1 Queen Bed Per Room With 2 Shared Bathrooms For The 4 Total Rooms
-
Cowboy Quarters: 1 Or 2 Queen Beds Per Room With Private Bathroom Each
- The Lodge: 4 bedrooms (2 with queen beds, 2 with twin beds that can convert to kings), 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry
NOTICE: We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS on any of our services (Retreats, Private Retreats, Academy Programs, or Private Horse Training), however we will allow you apply a credit towards future dates for the previously mentioned events if given a 30 DAYS NOTICE prior to the event date. This allows us to have time to fill that available spot or date.
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This retreat has passed. Please click here to go to our Upcoming Retreats Page to view future retreats.
Includes 1 Participant Spot (1 Rider & 1 Horse*) At Our Ranch In Poplarville, Mississippi
*Can Bring Your Horse Or Use One Of Ours
———
Cattle Retreat: Sorting, Roping, Reining, and Cutting
Our Cattle Retreat is perfect for those interested in sorting, roping, reining, and cutting. Over 5 days and 6 nights in our picturesque Southern Mississippi ranch, you'll find comfortable lodging in cabins, cowboy quarters, or a Western-style hotel. Coupled with an unforgettable experience, you’ll get to combine world-class education in an environment where you can feel comfortable and confident getting your questions answered and actually making progress with your horse. You can bring your own horse or borrow one of our Paso Finos or Quarter Horses.
This retreat offers a deep dive into the world of cattle work. You'll learn techniques about sorting, roping, reining, and cutting while enjoying the added excitement of live cattle. Michael Gascon, The Horse Guru, is your expert guide.
You and your horse DO NOT have to have any cattle experience to attend. We will walk you through introducing cattle to your horse for the first time and have you ready to join in on the fun in no time.
—-
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A RETREAT?
Enjoy our secluded ranch nestled quietly amongst the pine trees in beautiful Southern Mississippi.
-
5 Days And 6 Nights Of Lodging
-
Stay In Our Peaceful Cabins, Cowboy Quarters, Or Beautiful Western-Style Hotel*
-
Hookups For RVs, Campers, And LQ Trailers
-
Stabling And Shavings For Any Horse You Bring
-
Amazing Home-Cooked Meals Each Day
-
Entertainment And Fun (Everyone Knows We Can Throw A Party!)
-
Horsemanship Education With Michael Gascon (The Horse Guru)
-
Education On Safety And How To Read Horses
From general horsemanship and trail riding to retreats focused on confidence or advanced riding, you’ll have the opportunity to relax as much as you want and to learn as much as you want.
Possible Horse Retreat Topics And Education Opportunities May Include, But Are Not Limited To:
-
Groundwork & Horsemanship Sessions
-
Obstacles
-
Horse Soccer
-
Trick Training
-
Pool Noodle Jousting
-
Trail Rides
-
Trick Riding/Roman Riding
-
Liberty
-
Reining
-
Roping
-
Bridleless
-
Working Cattle
-
Tack & Training Equipment
-
And So Much More!
What Are The Different Retreat Types?
-
Confidence Retreats: Walk / Trot / Optional Cantering In Games / Recovering Confidence
-
Intermediate Retreats: Walk / Trot / Some Cantering
-
Gaited & Advanced** Gaited Retreats: Additional Classes Focusing On Gait Work / Correction / Refinement
-
Cattle Retreats: Sorting / Reining / Roping
-
Advanced Boot Camp Retreats*: Walk / Trot / Canter / More Advanced Work
-
Mastermind Retreat*: Individual Topics Are Chosen By Participants / Each Participant Gets To Choose 2 Topics They Would Like To Be Part Of Itinerary
(*Must have attended a past Retreat or been through our Horse Help Course or Challenge, **Must have attended a past Gaited Retreat)
*Accommodations:
-
Cabins: 1 Queen Bed Per Room With Private Bathroom Each
-
Hotel Rooms: 1 Queen Bed Per Room With 2 Shared Bathrooms For The 4 Total Rooms
-
Cowboy Quarters: 1 Or 2 Queen Beds Per Room With Private Bathroom Each
- The Lodge: 4 bedrooms (2 with queen beds, 2 with twin beds that can convert to kings), 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry
NOTICE: We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS on any of our services (Retreats, Private Retreats, Academy Programs, or Private Horse Training), however we will allow you apply a credit towards future dates for the previously mentioned events if given a 30 DAYS NOTICE prior to the event date. This allows us to have time to fill that available spot or date.
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App section
How'd I like - #5 Spring Retreat?...
Well...
My Horse Gal's name is Mary...
Who really is Quite Contrary...
She said...
"We Goin on the Spring ReTreat...
My Dear...
So I can Geaux Come-Peet...
An I don't care what you Say...
We Gonna doit Anyway...
Cuz All you Hafta do... My Dear....
Is... sit A-Round an Eat"...
So I said... OK... My Dear...
Yes ma'am... I'll Geaux with You...
Since this is your Horse Help - Repeat ReTreat...
You'll learn a new thang or Two...
Now I don't ride No Horse...
I kin just stay Outta the Way...
Open the Gate... That's what I'll Do...
Yeah!!...
An Watch the Games ya'll Play...
We Arrived in Mississippi Late...
Unloaded Leaux-La to the Stall...
Setup camp... They rang the Bell...
It's Dinner Time...
I Herd the Call...
Let's Go git a Plate...
Git A-Quainted with All...
Sit down an Eat...
An Hava Ball...
Next Day...
To the Thunder Dome they Went...
Soccer Ball an Noodles in Hand...
Next came the Cows...
With the music so Loud...
Try ta Sort 'em out... If ya Can...
One by one they Went...
Let's start with number Nine...
In Order they must Geaux...
Ugg OH!
Wrong One crossed the Line...
Now, I make Quite a good Stable Hand...
I Do...
I Git water an throw the Hay...
Clean up da ****... Scoop by Scoop...
An listen to the Horses Neigh...
Will I come back?... you Ask...
Eventho...
I was the Odd man Out...
You darn Toot-N... I will...
Cuz I won't Hafta...
Make da Beds...
Mow the Grass...
Take out da Garbage...
Wash da Clothes...
Or Cook and Sweep...
No No No...
I wud rather Geaux...
To the Next... Horse Help Retreat...
So what did I think of - Spring Retreat #5?...
...
It was a Great... Repeat ReTreat...
An all I had to Do... Was...
Eat... an Eat... an Eat...
...
Sweet...
Nuff Said...
Eddie & Mary & Leaux-La… Moreau…
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Sounds like the Spring Confidence Retreat turned into the perfect deal for you — good food, good folks, and none of the chores to do! We love this review! Thank you!! ⭐
If I could give this retreat a 10 out of 10 I would! Amazing people, amazing family. The group my mom and I were with were so fun and encouraging. We made great friends and truly had the best time and learned so much. It relit a fire in me I had lost and a love for horses I had forgotten. Michael and Kelsey have hearts of Gold and so much information to share. They are fantastic teachers with so much patience and love. My first day at the retreat I was already planning our next visit. If you are an anxious rider or just need more information and want to have fun while learning this is the retreat for you. They are uplifting and don't make you feel bad when you just don't feel like you can get on the horse. They encourage you every step of the way and support you when you need it the most. Their entire family is amzing! Full families and generations of love and learning. Even if you are completely new to horses this is the place for you. Start right and learn as much as you can! They encourage every kind of question! I truly can't say enough about this retreat and the people. All of their staff is like family as well and just as encouraging. I can't thank them enough for their time and patience.
What a beautiful testimony to the power of The Spring Confidence Retreat with great horses, great teachers, and an even greater horse family. It’s amazing how a place filled with patience, encouragement, and love can reignite confidence and bring back a passion you thought was gone. We love hearing all of this!
Faith and I had such a great time! Thank you all for everything. From the lessons, the the fun activities, food, fellowship… you all always over deliver and make us feel like family. We can’t wait for #3, and we will be bringing friends with us!
We absolutely loved having you and Faith with us at the Spring Confidence Retreat! Hearing that you felt like family means the world to us, and we’re already excited for Retreat #3 with you and the friends you are bringing!
This was my second time attending a retreat. I really can't express just how much fun it is! The entire Gascon family and the crew are amazing!! Michael is a wonderful teacher; so patient, kind and it's no wonder he is his father's son, cuz Mr. Gascon is as amazing as well! I just can't find enough accolades and good things to say!! In addition, I continued to run into friends from the last retreat and meet more wonderful people! I still have Michael's teachings wheelin' around in my head and so excited to apply to my horses!! THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEARD! I look forward to MORE retreats if God allows! :-)
Thank you so much for your kind words about the Spring Confidence Retreat! It means more than we can say to know the retreat, the people, and the lessons made such an impact on you, and we’re grateful to have you as part of this growing horse family. We can’t wait to see how those teachings carry over to your horses at home, and we look forward to seeing you again at a future retreat!
Excellent, so much information, food was wonderful, accommodations so clean and well kept, everyone was so kind and helpful, great group of student that were so supportive, Micheal was so helpful, patient and kind. The nutrition class was enlightening, Kelsey was so reassuring and patient with me. I can’t wait to return, going to bring my granddaughter next time, until then will be working with the online challenges. I highly recommend this learning experience especially for new horse owners and beginner riders ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Spring Confidence Retreat! We’re so happy you felt supported, encouraged, and welcomed throughout your first retreat experience, and it means the world to hear that the lessons, fellowship, and learning made such an impact. We can’t wait to have you back — and we’ll be excited to meet your granddaughter next time too!