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Ever struggled with a stubborn gate while in the saddle, or wished your horse was just a bit more precise and confident?...
06/17/2026

Ever struggled with a stubborn gate while in the saddle, or wished your horse was just a bit more precise and confident?

We still have a few spots open for our upcoming class, on opening gates horseback safely and efficiently with Dr. Deb Bennett, and we’d love to have you join us!

This isn't just about opening a latch—it's a masterclass in precision. This much-needed skill calls on the rider to put together a whole string of foundational movements exemplified in Ray Hunt’s signature maneuver.

What we’ll cover:
Precision Footwork: Reviewing backing one step at a time and discovering how to step forward one step at a time.
Refining Control: Mastering the turn on the forehand and quarter-turns on the haunches.

Understanding "Bubbles": Learning how horses, cattle, people, and even fences and gates have "auras" or energy-bubbles. You’ll learn how to get your horse confident enough to "squash into" the fence bubble with ease.
Whether you're riding the trails or working cattle, mastering these skills will completely transform your communication and safety on horseback.

Class Details:
6.18.26 Eclectic Classroom: Gates Open and Shut Case with Deb Bennett, Ph.D.
Secure Your Spot: [Link to Registration/Sign-Up Below]

If you can't join us live remember recordings are automatically added to your account to watch again and again anytime.

06/08/2026

"I enjoyed this class , I appreciated how Mike wove the history of horsemanship from the classics of long ago to how he applies them to all horses no matter what discipline . He enjoys people asking questions. Through answering the questions he goes into greater depth of his philosophies of training." Sharon L. via Email about Mike Bridges recent Eclectic Classroom

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