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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:
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Trick Riding/Roman Riding
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What Are The Different Retreat Types?
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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*
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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
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:
-
Trick Riding/Roman Riding
-
-
-
-
-
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
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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!
I had heard how much fun the cattle retreats were but had never attended since they sold out so fast. I did go to the November 2025 cattle retreat and had a fantastic time. We learned so much about the ins and outs of cows. Everyone there was focused on how to be a better partner with their horse; how to sort and cut cows and laugh at yourself. We were each others cheerleaders. Michael is a master at layering on steps to advance your horse safely with a smile. I have signed up for the 2026 Cattle Retreat. I cannot wait to see what else he has in store for us.
We’re so glad you finally got to experience a cattle retreat and had such a fantastic time! The learning, laughter, and supportive atmosphere you described are exactly what we hope for. Michael’s step-by-step approach truly helps both horse and rider grow with confidence. We can’t wait to see you again in 2026 — it’s going to be amazing!
If I could have given 10 stars on this one, I would. Michael moved my horse forward in his training by leaps and bounds. It wasn't the horse, it was the adjustments he made to me that made the difference. Thank you MG team, it was so informative and fun to again grow in my horsemanship!
⭐️ We love hearing how much progress you and your horse made together at the At the Fall 2025 Cattle Retreat. That growth through small adjustments is what it’s all about. We’re so glad you had fun and were able to keep growing in your horsemanship — thank you for being part of the MG team!
As a last minute decision I was able to finally go to an MG retreat! Even though I had to miss a day, I enjoyed every minute of my time there. Got to meet some amazing people who are now more like family, took part in activities that I otherwise wouldn’t do and was amazed at how much fun I had. Not to mention the boost in confidence that came from it as well. And lets not forget all the amazing meals. I can’t say enough about The Gascon Family and the
wonderful time I had. I talk about the weeks events
so much I think my family tunes me out. Definitely
can’t wait to attend again soon.
So glad you were able to make it to the Fall 2025 Cattle Retreat! ❤️ We love hearing how meaningful and fun the retreat was for you — from the connections and confidence boost to the amazing meals. We can’t wait to have you back again soon!
Can’t say enough about lessons learned during Spring Confidence retreat! Lots of fun, education, accommodations and excellent food! Large group so only suggestion would have been to have break out areas (unused arenas/pastures/round pen to work on what was being learned for the day as opposed to just watching other horses go through. All in all great program!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Spring Confidence Retreat — from the learning and fun to the accommodations and food! We really appreciate your feedback about breakout areas and completely understand the value of more hands-on practice. That’s a great suggestion, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we continue to grow and improve the program. Grateful to have had you with us!