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Carson James answers horse training questions and provides natural solutions for horse training solving horse problems. New episodes every Tuesday. Get more horse training at https://carsonjames.com

What Real Desensitizing Actually Is

In this podcast, I’m gonna talk about desensitization and why it may not work in every situation. Go to http://carsonjames.com for more information. Support the show

02-19
03:21

The Debatable Topic of Head Positions

What is the most proper head position for a horse? It depends on who you ask. In this podcast, we dive into this controversial subject and explore several different schools of thought. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

01-14
23:22

How To Ride A Horse Though A Turn Strictly By The Book

This podcast is gonna involve talking about your horse’s physical balance and his mental balance. I’m gonna go over a few exercises you can do to help your horse have optimal balance through a turn. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

12-10
16:00

Interview with Tom Pannell - The Mule Sniffer

For this week's podcast, I want you to meet a great man by the name of Tom Pannell. I had the pleasure of meeting him while I was in Bozeman MT. He shared some amazing stories with me. Some about Tom Dorrance, one about how he became recognized for having an incredible ability around Mules (which gave him the nickname, The Mule Sniffer), and much more. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

09-04
36:55

Respect Is A Bad Word

This podcast covers the why and how the term “respect” is horribly misinterpreted and how to get all of this headed in the right direction. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

01-09
13:26

How To Balance Out Any Horse

For this week’s podcast, we’re gonna talk about how you can find the balance with your horse if he has a tendency to be lazy or hot. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

09-05
09:40

Your Horse Has A Need For Speed

Riders often feel they are ensuring their safety by holding the horse back, but it’s actually the opposite. A horse will not feel safe unless he knows he can naturally and freely move without interference from the rider. For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about why a little speed is important and how to get you and your horse to that point. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

08-08
11:44

A Horse Will Shape His Body For Where His Mind Is Trying To Go

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about how a young Colt was able to get past all his buddy sour magnets while only at a walk. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

07-25
10:06

Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer…Except It Was A Horse

For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about a question that we recently got asked. When leading a horse that has a tendency to get spooky, would it be better to lead him by your shoulder or keep him behind you around 6ft? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

07-11
07:33

When Your Horse Is Too Far Gone

High pressure situations are usually not the optimal time for fixing a problem. If he’s tipped too far the other way that your horse is a total basket case, then get by the best you can for the current situation, but don’t fail to work on the problem and get your horse more sure before it surfaces again. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

06-27
08:00

Is Your Horse Being Reactive Or Responsive?

Just because a horse responds to something does not mean that he is scared. We often remove the natural lightness from our horse by accidentally making him dull and unresponsive. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

05-30
06:19

My Horse Paws When I Ask Him To Back Up. Should I Ignore It?

For this week’s podcast, I'm gonna go over a question that was asked at one of our recent clinics. The question was, “my horse paws when I ask him to back up. Should I ignore it?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

05-16
04:45

How To Make Backing Your Horse Easier

Before trying to get your horse to back up, try this first. After about 5 or 6 rides, your horse will start to engage their hind feet to allow lightness when backing. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

04-25
06:00

Handy Saddling Tips

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna go over a few handy tips that I like to use/do when saddling. 90% of you don’t know about these 5% of the time. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

04-04
09:22

What Is Your Definition Of A Broke Horse?

We have strayed so far from the definition of what a “broke” horse is. It’s time to start doing more than circles. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

03-21
20:14

My Filly Colt

I Just got a new horse, so I figured for this week’s podcast, I would tell you how it’s going so far. She came to me with a reputation of being hard to get a long with, but I found that she is just not a very big fan of having a leg on her. Making progress. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

03-07
19:37

Why Should You Improve Your Horse’s Speed / Lightness?

For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about adding speed and the huge benefits this has for you and your horse. Would you believe that this actually can make your horse calmer? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

02-21
10:02

The “S” Word

It’s a pretty simple deal. Don’t think stop; they get braced if you do. Instead, teach them to rapidly slow down with proper balance in the body and feet. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

01-31
07:37

Catching The Uncatchable Horse

When it comes to this issue, you have to ask yourself, “why is he not wanting to be caught?” It could be a number of reasons right? Whatever the reason might be, it can be accomplished using this method. The outcome will be a horse that loves to be caught. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

01-17
08:52

The Powerful Piece You Might Be Missing

This is one of the single best things you can do to improve your feeling and timing. In this podcast, I’m gonna talk about how to get started and what you can expect when you stay consistent. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show

01-03
07:04

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