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Includes 1 Participant Spot (One Horse) per ticket

Cattle Retreat: Roping, Reining, and Cutting

Our Cattle Retreat is perfect for those interested in 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. Your choice of Paso Finos, Quarter Horses, or your own horse is available.

This retreat offers a deep dive into the world of cattle work. You'll learn roping, reining, and cutting techniques while enjoying the serene surroundings. Michael Gascon, The Horse Guru, is your expert guide.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A RETREAT?

Enjoy our picturesque ranch nestled in the gently rolling hills of 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 Of Any Horse Or Horses 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, colt starting, 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
  • Jousting
  • Trail Rides
  • Trick Riding/Roman Riding

  • Liberty
  • Reining
  • Roping
  • Horse Tag
  • 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
  • Advanced Boot Camp Retreats*: Walk / Trot / Canter / More Advanced Work* 
  • Gaited Retreats: Additional Classes Focusing On Gait Work / Correction / Refinement
  • Cattle Retreats: Cutting / Reining / Roping

(*Must have attended a past retreat or been through our Horse Help Course program)


**Accommodations: 

  • Cabins: 1 Queen bed and Private Bathrooms
  • Hotel Rooms: 1 Queen Bed per room and 2 Shared Bathrooms for the 4 Rooms
  • Cowboy Quarters: 2 or 1 Queen Beds per room all with Private Bathroom

Located on the Ranch at 270 H Burge Road, Poplarville, MS 39470

    NOTICE: We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS on any of our services (Clinics, Retreats, Private Retreats, Academy/Internship/Volunteer Programs, or 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.

    Fall 2025 Retreat #13 (Cattle Retreat) 11/18/2025 - 11/22/2025

    Regular price $4,997.00
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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 (One Horse) per ticket

    Cattle Retreat: Roping, Reining, and Cutting

    Our Cattle Retreat is perfect for those interested in 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. Your choice of Paso Finos, Quarter Horses, or your own horse is available.

    This retreat offers a deep dive into the world of cattle work. You'll learn roping, reining, and cutting techniques while enjoying the serene surroundings. Michael Gascon, The Horse Guru, is your expert guide.

    WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A RETREAT?

    Enjoy our picturesque ranch nestled in the gently rolling hills of 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 Of Any Horse Or Horses 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, colt starting, 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
    • Jousting
    • Trail Rides
    • Trick Riding/Roman Riding

    • Liberty
    • Reining
    • Roping
    • Horse Tag
    • 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
    • Advanced Boot Camp Retreats*: Walk / Trot / Canter / More Advanced Work* 
    • Gaited Retreats: Additional Classes Focusing On Gait Work / Correction / Refinement
    • Cattle Retreats: Cutting / Reining / Roping

    (*Must have attended a past retreat or been through our Horse Help Course program)


    **Accommodations: 

    • Cabins: 1 Queen bed and Private Bathrooms
    • Hotel Rooms: 1 Queen Bed per room and 2 Shared Bathrooms for the 4 Rooms
    • Cowboy Quarters: 2 or 1 Queen Beds per room all with Private Bathroom

    Located on the Ranch at 270 H Burge Road, Poplarville, MS 39470

      NOTICE: We DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS on any of our services (Clinics, Retreats, Private Retreats, Academy/Internship/Volunteer Programs, or 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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      Misha Ahern
      Disappointed I can’t go

      Thank you so much for allowing me to transfer my retreat to someone else. Someday this broken leg will heal with at least one surgery in my future, but I will be back as I feel that you have the best program I have ever been a part of.

      We’re so sorry you won’t be able to join us a the Spring Gaited Retreat, but we’re glad we could make the transfer possible. Please focus on healing—we’re wishing you a smooth surgery and a full recovery. We’ll be here and look forward to welcoming you back when you’re ready!

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      Emelia Davis (Davis husbands last name)
      Best so far!

      I can not say enough about michael and his abilities to work with horses and teach us his techniques, I really enjoyed the roping, as well as refining my form.and seat. By the end he making us feel like a part of his family. I will most definitely be booking another very soon. Thanks again for all the knowledge and fun not to mention the amazing food everyday to keep up our strength and for our pure enjoyment.

      Thank you so much for the kind review of the Fall 2025 Cattle Retreat! We are glad you enjoyed the roping, refining your form and seat, and felt welcome throughout the clinic. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to having you again soon!

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      Judy Degner
      most fun retreat so far, and I've been to several

      This was my first cattle retreat, I didn't really know what to expect. I got to experience new adventures for sure. I finally learned to rope, without roping myself. I met some new people and caught up with old friends. We really dove deeper into advanced topics, but still had fun every step of the way. I discovered cutting is SO much fun. I had a blast.

      We’re so glad your first 2025 Fall Cattle Retreat was such a great experience—from learning to rope to discovering how fun cutting is. It was a great time, and we hope to see you at another one in the future!

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      Suzi Kruger
      Amazing Experience!!

      My first time experience with Horse Help retreat was beyond amazing! Such an uplifting time. Michael and Kelsey and family are so positive and sincere. I learned so much and can’t wait to apply it to my boys.
      The week went by so fast! I met so many great people who love their horses and strive to be better partners with their horses.
      The family went above and beyond to make my week exceptional, they made me feel like part of the family and even baked me an amazing cake for my birthday and celebrated with me.
      Thank you so much!!
      Suzi K.

      We’re thrilled your first 2025 Fall Cattle Retreat was uplifting and that you enjoyed learning and connecting with others. It was a joy celebrating your birthday with you, and we can’t wait to see how you apply everything with your boys!

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      Moriah
      Great Retreat

      Had a blast and learned a lot. My horse definitely got better as well and took home lots to work on. Want to come back again sometime.

      That’s wonderful to hear! We’re so glad you had a great time at the Fall 2025 Cattle Retreat and that you and your horse both learned so much. We’d love to have you back again — keep up the great work!