StoneGait Manor Paso Finos

07/08/2025

Yesterday was this gentleman's 22nd Birthday!!
Happy Birthday Viajero!

07/04/2025

Happy Birthday America!

06/30/2025

So it's not bright orange like the Kubota my mums mentioned but it is a shade of orange... she came right to me!
Thanks for the suggestion, mums!

06/24/2025

Although she is challenging at times, I am so impressed at how smart this mare is!
PSA, this video is a bit long. We've only done liberty a handful of times. I'm using it to try and develop more draw since she's decided to be difficult to catch. I truly feel it's become a game for her. Enjoy!

06/10/2025

Our amazing Paso Finos will be there to celebrate and support you.

🌞 Summer Solstice
A Weaving Workshop of Light & Intention
with Triskele Pathways

The wheel turns again—and as we welcome the longest day of the year, I’d love for you to join me for a simple, soul-filling evening of connection, creativity, and reflection.

Together, we’ll make sun wheels—a symbol of light, life, and where we are on our path.
We’ll take time to unravel what’s been weighing us down… and gently weave in what we’re ready to grow.

This gathering is supported by my equine partners, whose calm, intuitive presence brings grounding and insight. This is part of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method—a gentle, in-the-moment process of awareness and healing.
🐴 There will be no riding involved—just connection, presence, and horse wisdom.

📅 Friday, June 20, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
💰 $50
📞 RSVP: Michelle @ 307-321-6715
📍 Location shared once you RSVP
🌿 Space is limited to 6 participants

I’ll have all the basic supplies, but you’re welcome to bring any small treasures you’d like to include—feathers, herbs, yarn, charms, whatever speaks to your heart. A journal is welcome, too.

Come as you are. Bring your heart. Let’s sit in the light together.

06/10/2025

Good Morning!
I am not sure how I missed this when he was a baby! I think maybe because he was so light on his belly and it blended in. Perhaps also because I was so very concerned with his windswept legs and doing all I could to correct that as he grew. I did look through some of his baby pictures and it's there but so hard to see.
This also has a whorl in it. It's my fascination for now and I'm going to check all of my horses and document their whorls. I also got a better look at the wheat's ear on his neck since he was laying down.

05/15/2025

Well that's a wrap! Another Challenge in the books. We weathered storms, injuries, fencing projects, and... well life, but we did it! I'm very proud of my horses. I am looking forward to filling in the holes and furthering Rosabelle's training at the retreat.

05/15/2025

Time stands still… yet somehow flies like a jet.
The last 30 days? Jet-like. A whirlwind of growth, grit, and a whole lot of horse hair.

For the last several years, I’ve been quietly following Michael Gascon — participating in challenges, soaking up lessons, and cheering from the sidelines. I first met him in 2017 at a clinic, with my gelding Thor in tow. Since then, I’ve been on board — a full-fledged fan (not a card-carrying fanatic, but let’s just say my boots point in that direction).

I’ve started two young horses using his methods. I’ve picked up new tools, polished up old ones, and stretched myself in ways I didn’t expect. But the greatest gift? Rekindling a passion I thought I had lost.

When my heart horse, Little C, left this world, I was ready to pack it in — sell the herd, shut the gate, and walk away from horses altogether. But Rosabelle, just a baby at the time, wriggled her way into the shattered pieces of my heart. Then came Sol — whose personality is every bit as bright as his name. Even the crankiest Scrooge would smile at his antics.

The Horse Help Challenge may be over, but the journey isn’t. In just a few days, Rosabelle and I will be rolling into Mississippi for a retreat — yes, in the infamous Gypsy Wagon.

I am a better horsewoman.
I am a better human.

If you haven’t joined the Horse Help Challenge yet, I highly recommend taking a closer look. You might just find something you didn’t know you were searching for.

Because Michael isn’t just a horse trainer.
He’s a life changer.

05/12/2025

Retreat Bound: A Journey of Horses, Healing, and Hanging On

Soon, Rosabelle and I will be heading across the country once again to another incredible retreat at the Gascon’s. While hauling a horse hundreds of miles always comes with its share of nerves, I’m hopeful this trip will be smooth and drama-free.

This will be Rosabelle’s second retreat and my third. That said, this time feels different. Neither of us has had much time to prepare. Our last retreat was in October, and the months since have been full of cold, wet weather—not exactly ideal for getting outside and working. We’re both feeling the effects: a little out of shape, carrying some winter weight, and still transitioning out of hibernation mode. Rosabelle, in particular, is still wearing her winter coat, and Mississippi heat is going to be a shock. I’m half-expecting her to overheat, so the clippers are charging just in case.

I’ve already started her on electrolytes and enzymes to help ease the adjustment and shorten recovery time from the long haul and sudden climate change. Despite these concerns, I’m looking forward to what’s waiting on the other end: days filled with learning, laughter, incredible food, and deep connection.

These retreats are more than just horsemanship clinics—they’re reunions of kindred spirits. Old friends gather. New ones are made. There’s Cuban music, big personalities, and bustling energy… yet somehow, it all settles into a beautiful, calm rhythm. It's tranquil. We’re united by our love for horses and our commitment to growing—both as riders and as people.

To be honest, I’ve come close to cancelling this trip more times than I care to admit. Life has been heavy. Rosabelle has been sassy, elusive, and downright impossible to catch at times. But I’m not a quitter. Maybe I’m just too stubborn to give in. I don’t always meet challenges with grace, but I do face them. And this retreat? It’s one of those opportunities that’s too important to pass up. The Horse Help With Michael Gascon Challenges and the retreats have changed my life and the lives of my beloved horses.

So here we go—ready or not. Wish us luck. Keep us in your thoughts. And if you’re facing your own hurdles right now, I hope you’ll find the courage to keep going too.

04/30/2025

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04/23/2025

2 new flagsticks made!

04/20/2025

Happy Easter!