OUR ACADEMY

Advance your horsemanship skills and develop the equine business skills you need to build a thriving horse training business.

World-Class Experience

With World-Class Instructors

Horse Haven Ranch will become your home away from home while you’re in our Horsemanship Academy with access to over 1,000 acres to ride on.

You’ll have access to more than a thousand acres to explore horseback, complete with an obstacle course, covered arena, outdoor arena, round pens, and, of course, fun activities like horse soccer.

Everything at the ranch was created with one goal: to help you learn how to communicate simply and effectively with your horse.

That’s why, as an Academy student, you’ll get plenty of one-on-one training from me. I’ll break the language of the horse down into easy-to-understand lessons while you’re here and then help you to apply what you’ve learned so you can train horses on your own at home.

Plus, if you choose the 6-month Professional Program, you’ll learn what it takes to market and run a successful horse training business of your own.

Welcome to your home away from home

As a student in our Horsemanship Academy, you’ll become part of the Gascon family here at Horse Haven Ranch.

Work in Different Disciplines

and With Different Breeds

While my family’s initial background of five generations in horses has been with Paso Finos and gaited horses, I have intentionally branched out to work with beyond just one breed.

And I’ve successfully trained all kinds of horses, from ponies to draft horses and everything in between.

The big revelation I teach is that you don’t have to wear your horse out to get what you want.

I believe that horses are all different but they all speak the same language.

That’s why, as an Academy student, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of horse breeds. Plus, I bring in a number of other professionals so you get to learn directly from world champions in numerous disciplines, including:

Gaited Horses

Colt Starting

Western Pleasure

Drill Team

Barrel Racing

Trick Riding

Problem Horses

Advanced Training

Roping

PRCA Queening

You’ll continue to expand your knowledge as we bring in trainers from all disciplines for different learning sessions throughout the Horsemanship Academy, including reiners, jumpers, liberty/trick trainers, mounted shooters, dressage, and more.

In other words, we will make sure your time in the Academy gives you plenty of opportunities to learn the language of the horse in a variety of situations and disciplines and with numerous horses.

Which Academy Program Is For You?

We’ve created two unique programs for you to choose from so you can select the one that best meets your horsemanship goals. We can’t wait to welcome you to the ranch!

THE 8-WEEK WRANGLER

The 8-week program is perfect if you want to become a better horse trainer. You will dive into two months of learning to better communicate with your horse and how to give horses a great start.

You'll work with different problem horses and learn how to teach your horse tricks or new disciplines such as driving. You will graduate from this course with added confidence, supreme knowledge and unbeatable experience.

FEATURES:
  • Colt Starting
  • Problem Solving
  • Driving, Obstacles, And Trick Training
  • Horsemanship
  • Creating Crystal Clear Communication
  • Manage The 2 Skills In The Holy Grail Of Horse Training
  • Ranch Management
Due Now: $25 Application Fee
Total: $9,997 Course Fee

THE 6-MONTH PROFESSIONAL HORSE TRAINER

You will graduate from the 6-month professional program with all of the tools, knowledge, and experience you need to start your own business as a horse trainer.

As a graduate, you will also be offered assistance with job placement. Take this opportunity to turn your passion into a profitable business!

FEATURES:
  • 10 different disciplines to determine your specialties
  • Work with multiple different breeds
  • Problem solving, horsemanship, colt starting, driving, trick training, and more
  • Create crystal-clear communication
  • Horse health care and basic veterinary care
  • Manage the 2 skills in the Holy Grail of horse training
  • Run and maintain a horse ranch
  • Devise successful business and marketing plans in the equine field
  • Staff management
  • Customer care and communication
Due Now: $25 Application Fee
Total: $24,997 Course Fee