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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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Confidence Retreat: Regaining Confidence With Your Horse 

At the Confidence Retreat, we focus on helping riders regain their confidence. Whether you've had a fall, a bad experience, or simply need a boost, this retreat is tailored to rebuild your trust in the saddle. 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. 

ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME

During this retreat, you choose to work on walking and trotting, with the option to explore cantering in various games. Confidence is the key, and you'll gain valuable insights into safety and reading horses. With our expert, Michael Gascon, The Horse Guru, by your side, you'll be back in the saddle with newfound confidence.

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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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Fall Retreat #10 (Confidence Retreat) 10/13/2026 - 10/17/2026

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Includes 1 Participant Spot (1 Rider & 1 Horse*) At Our Ranch In Poplarville, Mississippi 

*Can Bring Your Horse Or Use One Of Ours

———

Confidence Retreat: Regaining Confidence With Your Horse 

At the Confidence Retreat, we focus on helping riders regain their confidence. Whether you've had a fall, a bad experience, or simply need a boost, this retreat is tailored to rebuild your trust in the saddle. 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. 

ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME

During this retreat, you choose to work on walking and trotting, with the option to explore cantering in various games. Confidence is the key, and you'll gain valuable insights into safety and reading horses. With our expert, Michael Gascon, The Horse Guru, by your side, you'll be back in the saddle with newfound confidence.

—-

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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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.

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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!

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Marti Jourden
Great experience

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!

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Patti
Best Horsey Fun Ever!

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!

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Stacy Mccullar
Cattle retreat was an absolute blast

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!