Carson James Podcast

On this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about a common problem that many horse owners encounter when round penning their horse. So many owners struggle to establish the main foundation of round pen work, and that is fluid consistency and balanced communication. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com   Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I am going to talk about how to correct and strengthen a horse’s back that hollows out. One of the first things that needs to be tackled is making sure you are not contributing to this problem. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to go over a subject that can sound very counterintuitive. It may even be hard for many of us to wrap our head around; however, it’s very important for us to practice this so we don’t hinder our horse’s need to turn loose and fully trust us. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about the extended trot and what makes this gait so magical for you and your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna go over the 3 things you need to have in place in order to have a good, safe, reliable horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, we're gonna talk about the top 3 mistakes that riders make. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Does your horse feel like he needs way too much help from you?  Wouldn’t it be awesome if you felt like you and your horse were doing things TOGETHER instead of you having to micromanage? Today we're covering how to allow the horse to start being a partner instead of an employee. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I'm gonna talk about the amount of time someone should spend working with their horse. As you listen, I’m gonna go over the two things you should consider when figuring this out. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, we’re gonna talk about how you should work with a horse that has a tendency to ignore most or all signals given to him. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I want to go over why it’s important not to overexpose your horse and why it’s necessary to work at the grade level your horse is at. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Should you stall your horse or keep them in the pasture? The purpose of this podcast is not to pass judgment, but simply to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the possible scenarios. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Have you ever had a horse push through your hands/reins when you ask him to back, turn, etc while riding?  How about when you’re working on groundwork exercises? This can easily be fixed in a few short sessions using the right approach. Learn how by listening now! Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Lynn asks, “Hey Carson, my neighbors have a dog pen on their property line and it borders my property. If we get anyway near the vicinity of the dogs, when I go to ride my horse outside or take him away, he loses all focus and locks his attention on them and I can not get him to calm back down until we get far away from the dogs. Please help!” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Supp...

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about the mental aspect of slowing down. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, we’re gonna talk about your horse’s emotions. More specifically, how to tell the difference between when your horse is angry or just confused when working with him. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Any horse problem can be solved by going back to the basic fundamentals. For this week’s podcast, we are gonna dive into what this means and why this works so well. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about the different ways you can get a horse to where he will start stopping nicely for you. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I'm going to talk about how you can get your horse better prepared for loud noises. With the holidays coming up, the 4th of July for example, a ton of horses will be exposed to the sound of fireworks. This could be a great way to help with any horses that might get anxiety when around that. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about the importance of straightness in your horse. I’m gonna go over what this means and give several examples of exercises you can do to help your horse with this. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna tell you the three rules that you should never break when working with your horse. Of course, there are more than three, but these are the most common that I see happen. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I'm going to talk about why horses pull back and how you can fix it and prevent it from happening. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about a huge problem in the horse world and how to fix it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

To solve any horse ‘problem’ or to build a solid, good mindset, it’s essential that you listen to your horse. A horse will always tell you where he needs improvement and help. In order for this to work though, you must become aware of the signals your horse is giving you. If you don’t pay attention to this and end up pushing past his limits, it could cause a wreck. In this podcast, I’m gonna talk...

For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about creating lightness. Now I’m not talking about your horse doing everything you want with a light amount of pressure. I’m talking about where he does whatever you want before you even make contact with him. As similar as they sound, there is a difference, and I will talk about it in-depth in this episode with examples. Get more horse training at http://c...

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna answer a question that I get asked at almost every clinic. How can my horse be really good at groundwork, but act like he is in kindergarten in the saddle? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show