Carson James Podcast

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about fencing. This is a pretty important exercise that everyone should do with their horse regardless of age, breed, experience, etc. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to go over what exercises you need to be able to do in order to successfully achieve a flying lead change with your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week's podcast, I want to talk about mashing. This is a term that I like to use when talking about how you can use pressure to expose your horse to something that is out of their comfort zone. It’s kind of like an extreme form of desensitization. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Stacy asks, “Is it considered rude if a horse turns away from you in the round pen?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about the difference between horses and people. Since a horse’s brain does not work the same as a human brain, it’s important to start thinking in a way that will help you have better success and communication with your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about what to do at the moment when a horse gets out of control. I’m also going to talk about the exercises you can do to prevent this type of behavior from happening. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about horses that have separation anxiety and how you can cure it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about horses that bite and how to fix it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Jillian asks, “My horse does not like to be tied. It does not matter where I tie him, he just seems to throw a fit no matter what and it’s really frustrating. What can I do to fix this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Angela asks, “If all I ever do is take my horse trail riding, why should I teach my horse things I may never use like side passing for example?” Get more horse training at  http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Midge asks, “When doing groundwork and you want to move off from a standstill, is it ok to give a verbal signal as you move off? Or does one just use an arm signal (forward) to signal walk on?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Tammy asks, “Is it ok to give your horse treats?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Cynthia asks, “Every time I ride my horse, he gets really hot, and it makes riding super difficult. Why is he acting like this, and what can I do to calm him down?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Lisa asks, “So my guy lets me put a halter on him, but he will not lead more than 10 ft before he freaks out and pulls back. What can I do to help him overcome this fear? I really need help so I can get further with his training.” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I'm going to talk about braces and the effect it has on us and our horses. We are gonna dive into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the horse world and that is pulling on the horse vs being light-handed. By the time you get through this podcast, you will have a better concept of why and how the key to a really nice horse is to get all the braces out before any...

For this week’s podcast, I’m going to talk about how to keep a horse from becoming lazy. If you already have a horse that is lazy and acts lethargic when you ask him to do something, the information in this podcast will help you fix that. The solution is quite simple and can work with any horse that needs a little more motivation when riding. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Suppo...

For this week's podcast, I want to talk about transitions.  This is one of those things that I feel is super important for a horse to be able to do. You would not believe how powerful this exercise is for a horse.  It's like magic in a bottle.  Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Janette asks, “What do you do for a horse that is spooky on the trail?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about a horse that I took in to ride. Even though this horse is extremely sweet, he was completely dead to the world when being ridden. I’m talking about needing to use a lot of leg to get a bit of life out of him, and this is only one part of the story. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Kathy asks, “What should I expect after getting 30 days on my horse; like if I got him back after a trainer had him or something like that?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Larry asks, “What are some things I can do to get my horse better at standing still? In particular when mounting, but just in general would be great.” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Cameron asks, "Why is my horse so stubborn?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Pamela asks, “My horse drops his shoulder when we canter. Are there any suggested exercises I can do to help lift the shoulder?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

Julie asks, “What are some handy tips that you can do to get and keep your horse’s attention?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

For this week’s podcast, I have an email from a member that I would like to read and answer for you. She has an extremely barn sour horse that makes riding really difficult when she tries to ride him away from the barn. She has practiced a few exercises to try and help, but it doesn’t seem to last. It’s getting to the point where she feels like she is putting herself in a dangerous situation with...