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  • Teaching Your Horse To Have A Nice Stop

    Teaching Your Horse To Have A Nice Stop

    By Michael Gascon

    Teaching your horse to stop smoothly isn’t about pulling harder on the reins—it’s about balance, communication, and proper body positioning. By using the “leg on, leg off” method, you can...

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  • Desensitizing A Sensitive Horse

    Desensitizing A Sensitive Horse

    By Michael Gascon

    Desensitizing a sensitive horse requires a consistent, confident approach. In this post, we explore techniques for handling a flighty, reactive horse by using various tools like flags, bags, and obstacles....

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  • MG Halter (Attaching The Lead)

    MG Halter (Attaching The Lead)

    By Michael Gascon

    Learn how to properly attach a lead rope to your MG Halter for maximum safety and durability. Avoid common mistakes like using metal clips, which can weaken your rope and...

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  • Stop Pawing In The Stall

    Stop Pawing In The Stall

    By Michael Gascon

    Horses naturally crave movement, and when confined to a stall, they may develop restless behaviors like pawing. One effective way to curb this habit is through patience training with regular...

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  • Towards The Void - Away From Pressure

    Towards The Void - Away From Pressure

    By Michael Gascon

    Training a horse using the Towards the Void – Away from Pressure method helps develop responsiveness, balance, and confidence. By guiding the horse to move into open space rather than...

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  • Kindergarten - Respect

    Kindergarten - Respect

    By Michael Gascon

    Establishing respect is the foundation of successful horse training, and it all starts with "Kindergarten." Before teaching a horse anything, they must recognize their handler as the leader by respecting...

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  • Tying To A Hitching Post

    Tying To A Hitching Post

    By Michael Gascon

    Learn how to safely tie your horse to a hitching post using a secure clove hitch knot. This method not only keeps your horse centered and calm but also reduces...

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  • Tying In A Trailer

    Tying In A Trailer

    By Michael Gascon

    Properly tying your horse in a trailer is crucial for their safety during transport. This guide covers the best practices, including tying at wither height, using a quick-release knot, and...

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  • Button Using Your Hands On The Reins

    Button Using Your Hands On The Reins

    By Michael Gascon

    Mastering the "three buttons" on the reins—flexing the horse's head, disengaging the hindquarters, and moving the shoulders—is a simple yet powerful way to gain control and communicate effectively with your...

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  • Trouble With Preschool

    Trouble With Preschool

    By Michael Gascon

    Trouble with preschool in horse training often stems from issues with respect and responsiveness. Preschool is the foundational phase where trainers observe a horse's behavior without restraints, using tools like...

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  • Safety Around Foals

    Safety Around Foals

    By Michael Gascon

    Handling foals requires consistent safety measures to prevent accidents and build mutual respect. Always be aware of danger zones, such as directly in front of or behind the foal, and...

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  • Intro to Driving Part 3

    Intro to Driving Part 3

    By Michael Gascon

    Training a saddle horse to become a cart horse is a rewarding yet delicate process. In Intro to Driving Part 3, we follow Amie, a young Warmblood filly, as she...

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