Carson James Podcast Fri, 22 May 2026 13:16:44 -0400 https://carsonjames.com en-us © 2026 CarsonJames.com LLC yes 255deeda-d8c9-5715-8372-f9a6f2ead4f2 Carson James episodic false 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

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) horse training, horses, horseback riding, horse problems, rodeo, cowboy, horse trainer Carson James https://storage.buzzsprout.com/88cy0j3jyto86o9bhlzx8gp0jojj?.jpg Carson James Podcast https://carsonjames.com 3 Things That Make A Horse Weird 3 Things That Make A Horse Weird Three things that can make a horse feel off.
One of them is easy to overlook.
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]]> Three things that can make a horse feel off.
One of them is easy to overlook.
Go give it a listen.

Go to http://carsonjames.com  for more information. 

]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-19118035 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1188 full false Dr. Stephen Peters, Equine Neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters, Equine Neuroscientist In this episode, Dr. Peters and I go into what's actually happening in your horse's brain.

What if "stubborn" isn't stubborn? What if the horse that stiffens up the second you swing a leg over isn't being difficult, but doing exactly what biology built him to do?

I sat down with Dr. Steve Peters, the equine neuroscientist whose research has quietly rewired everything I think about horsemanship. We went deep on the nervous system most horse owners never see: homeostasis, allostasis, pendulation, the difference between a reactive brain and a thinking brain, and what each of those actually means for how you train.

Steve lays out the science in plain language. I connect every concept back to real horse work. By the end of this one, you're not going to look at your horse the same way again.

If this conversation hits you the way it hit me the first time I dug into Steve's work, then join me on my free webinar this Sunday, May 10th at 7pm Eastern. I'm going to take everything you learn from Steve and show you exactly what to do with it. Sign up at https://www.carsonjames.com/rewire

]]> In this episode, Dr. Peters and I go into what's actually happening in your horse's brain.

What if "stubborn" isn't stubborn? What if the horse that stiffens up the second you swing a leg over isn't being difficult, but doing exactly what biology built him to do?

I sat down with Dr. Steve Peters, the equine neuroscientist whose research has quietly rewired everything I think about horsemanship. We went deep on the nervous system most horse owners never see: homeostasis, allostasis, pendulation, the difference between a reactive brain and a thinking brain, and what each of those actually means for how you train.

Steve lays out the science in plain language. I connect every concept back to real horse work. By the end of this one, you're not going to look at your horse the same way again.

If this conversation hits you the way it hit me the first time I dug into Steve's work, then join me on my free webinar this Sunday, May 10th at 7pm Eastern. I'm going to take everything you learn from Steve and show you exactly what to do with it. Sign up at https://www.carsonjames.com/rewire

]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-19121582 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 4393 full false Insider Perspective On BLM Mustangs Insider Perspective On BLM Mustangs Sara Wedel joins me for an inside look at BLM wild Mustangs - their future, their fate, and what's really happening behind the scenes. 

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]]> Sara Wedel joins me for an inside look at BLM wild Mustangs - their future, their fate, and what's really happening behind the scenes. 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-18734417 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1951 full false What Real Desensitizing Actually Is 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-16651008 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 201 full false The Debatable Topic of Head Positions 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-16431995 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1402 full false How To Ride A Horse Though A Turn Strictly By The Book 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-16254633 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 960 full false Interview with Tom Pannell - The Mule Sniffer 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-15696424 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2215 full false Respect Is A Bad Word 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-14280660 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500 806 full false How To Balance Out Any Horse 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-13538066 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 580 full false Your Horse Has A Need For Speed 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-13367442 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 704 full false A Horse Will Shape His Body For Where His Mind Is Trying To Go 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-13283394 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 606 full false Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer…Except It Was A Horse 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-13200130 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 453 full false When Your Horse Is Too Far Gone 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-13114639 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 480 full false Is Your Horse Being Reactive Or Responsive? 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12942373 Tue, 30 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 379 full false My Horse Paws When I Ask Him To Back Up. Should I Ignore It? 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12856799 Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 285 full false How To Make Backing Your Horse Easier 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12717709 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 360 full false Handy Saddling Tips 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12583597 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 562 full false What Is Your Definition Of A Broke Horse? 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12487014 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1214 full false My Filly Colt 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12394549 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1177 full false Why Should You Improve Your Horse’s Speed / Lightness? 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12295131 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 602 full false The “S” Word 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12152015 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 457 full false Catching The Uncatchable Horse 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-12058458 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 532 full false The Powerful Piece You Might Be Missing 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11968484 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 424 full false Small Changes Produce Huge Results Small Changes Produce Huge Results For this week’s podcast, I’m going to share what I have been working on with my horse. You would not believe (or maybe you will) how light you can get a horse by doing exercises only at a standstill or walk. The results have been amazing!  It’s easy and very attainable for anyone. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 

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]]> For this week’s podcast, I’m going to share what I have been working on with my horse. You would not believe (or maybe you will) how light you can get a horse by doing exercises only at a standstill or walk. The results have been amazing!  It’s easy and very attainable for anyone. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11902166 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 649 full false The Benefits Of Trotting Diagonals The Benefits Of Trotting Diagonals For this week’s podcast, we’re going to dive into the wonderful world of diagonals. This is an extremely beneficial exercise for your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 


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]]> For this week’s podcast, we’re going to dive into the wonderful world of diagonals. This is an extremely beneficial exercise for your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 


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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11779020 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 352 full false Round Pen Troubleshooting Round Pen Troubleshooting 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 

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]]> 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 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11698814 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 221 full false How To Strengthen A Horse’s Back That Has A Tendency To Hollow Out How To Strengthen A Horse’s Back That Has A Tendency To Hollow Out 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11652581 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 874 full false Why Are Horses Difficult? Why Are Horses Difficult? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11606561 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0400 652 full false The Value Of An Extended Trot The Value Of An Extended Trot 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11519909 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 508 full false 3 Pre-requisites Every Horse Must Have 3 Pre-requisites Every Horse Must Have 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11476069 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 317 full false The Top 3 Mistakes Riders Make The Top 3 Mistakes Riders Make 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11390543 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 783 full false Trust Your Horse Trust Your Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11349490 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1121 full false How Long Should I Work With My Horse How Long Should I Work With My Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11308337 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 574 full false How To Get Through To Your Horse How To Get Through To Your Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11267187 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1079 full false Don’t Make This Mistake Don’t Make This Mistake 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11186296 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 827 full false Is Your Horse Better Off In A Stall Or In The Pasture? Is Your Horse Better Off In A Stall Or In The Pasture? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11145406 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 665 full false How To Fix A Pushy Horse How To Fix A Pushy Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11105004 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 687 full false Help! My Horse Is Afraid Of My Neighbor’s Dogs Help! My Horse Is Afraid Of My Neighbor’s Dogs 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11065956 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 991 full false Your Horse Can’t Stop Until He Can Slow Down Your Horse Can’t Stop Until He Can Slow Down 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-11028100 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 753 full false Is Your Horse Angry Or Just Confused? Is Your Horse Angry Or Just Confused? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10986834 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400 362 full false Back To The Basics Back To The Basics 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10945165 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 991 full false Everything Stops Everything Stops 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10904929 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 857 full false How To Prepare Your Horse For Loud Noises How To Prepare Your Horse For Loud Noises 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10870417 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 211 full false The Importance Of Straightness In Your Horse The Importance Of Straightness In Your Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10827489 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 666 full false 3 Rules To Never Break With Your Horse 3 Rules To Never Break With Your Horse 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


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]]> 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


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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10788586 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 872 full false Why Do Horses Pull Back And How Can You Fix That? Why Do Horses Pull Back And How Can You Fix That? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10754352 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0400 422 full false The Number One Horse Problem And How To Fix It The Number One Horse Problem And How To Fix It 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10674497 Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 638 full false Listen To Your Horse - They Are Constantly Giving You Feedback Listen To Your Horse - They Are Constantly Giving You Feedback 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 about this subject in more depth and go over several examples explaining signals and what they might look like coming from your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> 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 about this subject in more depth and go over several examples explaining signals and what they might look like coming from your horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10630495 Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1036 full false You May Know Your Horse Is Sensitive, But Do You Believe It? You May Know Your Horse Is Sensitive, But Do You Believe It? 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://carsonjames.com

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]]> 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://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10589732 Tue, 10 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 416 full false My Horse Is Great At Groundwork, But Bad Under Saddle My Horse Is Great At Groundwork, But Bad Under Saddle 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10544169 Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 733 full false What Is Fencing And How Will I Know If It’s Something I Need To Do? What Is Fencing And How Will I Know If It’s Something I Need To Do? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10504302 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 735 full false What Are The Pre Requisites For A Flying Lead Change? What Are The Pre Requisites For A Flying Lead Change? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10463287 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 515 full false Mashing - Teach Your Horse To Handle Pressure In The Right Way Mashing - Teach Your Horse To Handle Pressure In The Right Way 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


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]]> 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


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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10427011 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400 456 full false Is It Rude If A Horse Turns Away From You In The Round Pen? Is It Rude If A Horse Turns Away From You In The Round Pen? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10379906 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 296 full false How To Think Like A Horse How To Think Like A Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10335723 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 355 full false What To Do When Your Horse Gets Out Of Control What To Do When Your Horse Gets Out Of Control 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10291953 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 729 full false Cure Your Horse’s Separation Anxiety Cure Your Horse’s Separation Anxiety 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10250691 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1180 full false How To Fix A Horse That Bites How To Fix A Horse That Bites 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10208352 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500 560 full false My Horse Hates Being Tied To Anything My Horse Hates Being Tied To Anything 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10164481 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500 506 full false Why Should I Teach My Horse Things I May Never Use? Why Should I Teach My Horse Things I May Never Use? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10119929 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 425 full false Is It Ok To Use Voice Commands On A Horse? Is It Ok To Use Voice Commands On A Horse? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10076486 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 782 full false Is It Ok To Give Your Horse Treats? Is It Ok To Give Your Horse Treats? Tammy asks, “Is it ok to give your horse treats?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-10032186 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 631 full false Slowing Down A Hot Horse Slowing Down A Hot Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9989341 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 724 full false Leading A Resistant Horse Leading A Resistant Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9946565 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 647 full false Braces In The Body = Braces In The Mind Braces In The Body = Braces In The Mind 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 anything else. It makes all the difference when you ride. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> 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 anything else. It makes all the difference when you ride. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9904634 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1294 full false Ride Your Horse With Energy And Purpose Ride Your Horse With Energy And Purpose 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9864793 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1074 full false The Magic Of Transitions The Magic Of Transitions 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9832665 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 397 full false What Do You Do For A Horse That Is Spooky On The Trail? What Do You Do For A Horse That Is Spooky On The Trail? Janette asks, “What do you do for a horse that is spooky on the trail?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9796582 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1459 full false Story Time: Riding A Dead Horse Story Time: Riding A Dead Horse 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9758358 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 782 full false What Should I Expect After Getting 30 Days On My Horse? What Should I Expect After Getting 30 Days On My Horse? 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9715899 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1602 full false Perfect The Art Of Standing Still Perfect The Art Of Standing Still 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9675419 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 637 full false Why Is My Horse Stubborn? Why Is My Horse Stubborn? Cameron asks, "Why is my horse so stubborn?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9634335 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1098 full false My Horse Drops His Shoulder My Horse Drops His Shoulder 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9596669 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 554 full false How To Get And Keep Your Horse’s Attention How To Get And Keep Your Horse’s Attention 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9555259 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 724 full false My Horse Does Not Want To Leave The Barn My Horse Does Not Want To Leave The Barn 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 her horse. As you listen, you will notice how the solution is one that can be used to help with other forms of magnets that a horse can have. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> 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 her horse. As you listen, you will notice how the solution is one that can be used to help with other forms of magnets that a horse can have. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9499566 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 336 full false Difficult To Trim/Shoe? Difficult To Trim/Shoe? For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about a question that a member asked me a while ago. His horse had a tendency to kick out when he tried to handle his feet. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about a question that a member asked me a while ago. His horse had a tendency to kick out when he tried to handle his feet. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9473540 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 430 full false What Can I Do To Get My Horse To Stop Head Tossing? What Can I Do To Get My Horse To Stop Head Tossing? Jennifer asks, “My horse started head tossing on the trail. It’s very annoying and new. I had his teeth checked, vet checked, and bridle checked. What can I do to get him to stop head tossing on the trail when I am riding?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Jennifer asks, “My horse started head tossing on the trail. It’s very annoying and new. I had his teeth checked, vet checked, and bridle checked. What can I do to get him to stop head tossing on the trail when I am riding?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9416393 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 635 full false My Horse Panics When He Is Tied In The Trailer My Horse Panics When He Is Tied In The Trailer Brandon asks, “What can I do to help a horse that panics once in the trailer and tied?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9374198 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 523 full false How Do I Introduce Spurs To My Horse? How Do I Introduce Spurs To My Horse? Jessica asks, “Any advice on starting a horse with spurs? I’ve been thinking about it for a while and watched your video on which ones to use. Now, I’m just wondering how you go about introducing them. I have a 21 yo Arab who is pretty receptive to new things.” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Jessica asks, “Any advice on starting a horse with spurs? I’ve been thinking about it for a while and watched your video on which ones to use. Now, I’m just wondering how you go about introducing them. I have a 21 yo Arab who is pretty receptive to new things.” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9340777 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1074 full false Any Creative Ideas For A Horse That Won’t Pick Up Back Feet? Any Creative Ideas For A Horse That Won’t Pick Up Back Feet? Alicia asks, “Any creative ideas for a horse that won’t pick up back feet? She Kicks and throws a fit. I’d rather not take a hoof to the head. I know to give it back when she relaxes, but I can’t hang in there long enough to get to that point. It’s quite a battle.” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Alicia asks, “Any creative ideas for a horse that won’t pick up back feet? She Kicks and throws a fit. I’d rather not take a hoof to the head. I know to give it back when she relaxes, but I can’t hang in there long enough to get to that point. It’s quite a battle.” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9313108 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 644 full false My Horse Tenses Up When We Ride Fast In A Group My Horse Tenses Up When We Ride Fast In A Group Janeen asks, “When I’m riding in a group and the other horses get fast, my horse gets tense. He is fine when he's by himself. How can I help him with this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Janeen asks, “When I’m riding in a group and the other horses get fast, my horse gets tense. He is fine when he's by himself. How can I help him with this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9270942 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 584 full false Being “Light” Is Not Always Good For A Horse Being “Light” Is Not Always Good For A Horse For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about how being “light” is not always good for a horse. It can actually make a horse heavier.  Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about how being “light” is not always good for a horse. It can actually make a horse heavier.  Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9230938 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 474 full false How Should Your Horse Respond To Leg Cues? How Should Your Horse Respond To Leg Cues? For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about leg cues and how a horse interprets them. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9189774 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 421 full false I Have A Horse That Fights Aggressively With Other Horses. What Can I Do To Fix This? I Have A Horse That Fights Aggressively With Other Horses. What Can I Do To Fix This? Jessica asks, “I have a horse that lately is out to get my other horse, plus other horses at times (not during feeding, just all the time). They used to get along very well. It seems as if they switched who is the dominant horse. Is there a way to fix this? Also, could it be a stage they grow out of?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com


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]]> Jessica asks, “I have a horse that lately is out to get my other horse, plus other horses at times (not during feeding, just all the time). They used to get along very well. It seems as if they switched who is the dominant horse. Is there a way to fix this? Also, could it be a stage they grow out of?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com


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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9149152 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 703 full false How Much Confidence/Respect/Understanding Is Transferable To Another Rider? How Much Confidence/Respect/Understanding Is Transferable To Another Rider? Julie asks, “How much confidence/respect/understanding is transferable to another rider? Specifically, when a horse is around the same 1 person 90% of the time, and the other 10% is made up of several riders that are inexperienced. For context, we take care of horses for absentee landowners. We have noticed the owners having issues with their horses that we thought we had gotten rid of months ago (barn/buddy sour, head tossing, heaviness, spooking, etc).” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Julie asks, “How much confidence/respect/understanding is transferable to another rider? Specifically, when a horse is around the same 1 person 90% of the time, and the other 10% is made up of several riders that are inexperienced. For context, we take care of horses for absentee landowners. We have noticed the owners having issues with their horses that we thought we had gotten rid of months ago (barn/buddy sour, head tossing, heaviness, spooking, etc).” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9111504 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 935 full false It’s Not That Complicated It’s Not That Complicated For this week's podcast, I wanted to take some time to talk about a subject that has really been on my mind. There's a lot of people out there trying to make this stuff seem way more complicated than it really is. This is the reason there is so much confusion about how to train a horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> For this week's podcast, I wanted to take some time to talk about a subject that has really been on my mind. There's a lot of people out there trying to make this stuff seem way more complicated than it really is. This is the reason there is so much confusion about how to train a horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9062720 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 428 full false Rein Management: Why You And Your Horse Need It Rein Management: Why You And Your Horse Need It For this week's podcast, I want to talk a little bit about rein management, and what that can actually do for your horse. To begin, I'm gonna share a short story with you. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> For this week's podcast, I want to talk a little bit about rein management, and what that can actually do for your horse. To begin, I'm gonna share a short story with you. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9040404 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 877 full false My Horse Stumbles Constantly When We Go Riding. What Can I Do? My Horse Stumbles Constantly When We Go Riding. What Can I Do? Emily says, " When I go ride, she will stumble with her front feet multiple times to the point where she often goes down on both front knees. This happens going downhill as well as on flat dirt trails and meadows (she is a mountain trail horse). I've almost gone over her nose a few times and it's jarring to both her and I as I try to help her stay up. My anxiety riding her has skyrocketed over the past few years because I'm always worried and with my guard up for it to happen. It sometimes happens multiple times in a 1-2 hour ride. Please help. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Emily says, " When I go ride, she will stumble with her front feet multiple times to the point where she often goes down on both front knees. This happens going downhill as well as on flat dirt trails and meadows (she is a mountain trail horse). I've almost gone over her nose a few times and it's jarring to both her and I as I try to help her stay up. My anxiety riding her has skyrocketed over the past few years because I'm always worried and with my guard up for it to happen. It sometimes happens multiple times in a 1-2 hour ride. Please help. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-9009731 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0400 495 full false Horse Problem Overload Horse Problem Overload Shayna says, "I have a mare that pins her ears when it's feeding time, she bites when mounting or tries to, hates going to the right,  and now rolling her back to threaten bucking when she's being pissy. She's my barrel horse. Please help. She is also hard to catch when she's not in a stall." Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 

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]]> Shayna says, "I have a mare that pins her ears when it's feeding time, she bites when mounting or tries to, hates going to the right,  and now rolling her back to threaten bucking when she's being pissy. She's my barrel horse. Please help. She is also hard to catch when she's not in a stall." Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8965540 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1701 full false What Should I Do When My Horse Acts Out On The Trail? What Should I Do When My Horse Acts Out On The Trail? Teresa asks, "Hi Carson, my horse is pretty good normally, although he is high energy, but when trail riding in a group at the beginning of the ride he is as tight as a strung bow and can even crow hop or throw small bucks. He is a lone horse at home but is fine around other horses when we get there, it’s just at the beginning of the ride that he loses his mind. What should I do?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Teresa asks, "Hi Carson, my horse is pretty good normally, although he is high energy, but when trail riding in a group at the beginning of the ride he is as tight as a strung bow and can even crow hop or throw small bucks. He is a lone horse at home but is fine around other horses when we get there, it’s just at the beginning of the ride that he loses his mind. What should I do?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8928017 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 442 full false Story Time: Biggest Misunderstanding Ever Story Time: Biggest Misunderstanding Ever I want to do something a little different for this week's podcast. I'm going to share a story with you about a huge misunderstanding that took place on one of the ranches that I worked at in Oregon. It actually ended being pretty hilarious. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> I want to do something a little different for this week's podcast. I'm going to share a story with you about a huge misunderstanding that took place on one of the ranches that I worked at in Oregon. It actually ended being pretty hilarious. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8891051 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1107 full false The Top 8 Horse Myths Debunked The Top 8 Horse Myths Debunked For this week's podcast, I wanted to go over some of the most common horse myths that are circulating around the horse industry right now and probably the last 10 - 15 years as well.  Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> For this week's podcast, I wanted to go over some of the most common horse myths that are circulating around the horse industry right now and probably the last 10 - 15 years as well.  Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8845654 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1719 full false Can My Horse Be Respectful And Be My Buddy At The Same Time? Can My Horse Be Respectful And Be My Buddy At The Same Time? Janette asks, “Once I get my horse really good at feeding with a flag, what do I do if my horse gets hard to catch, or will that make him not want to be my buddy anymore?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Janette asks, “Once I get my horse really good at feeding with a flag, what do I do if my horse gets hard to catch, or will that make him not want to be my buddy anymore?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8812054 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 513 full false How Do You Train A Horse To Tie? How Do You Train A Horse To Tie? Jim asks, “How do you train a horse to tie? Or maybe a better way to ask it is, how do you know when a young horse is ready to tie up for the first time?” Then we also had another request to talk about cross ties. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Jim asks, “How do you train a horse to tie? Or maybe a better way to ask it is, how do you know when a young horse is ready to tie up for the first time?” Then we also had another request to talk about cross ties. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8776039 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1030 full false My Horse Came From An Abusive Background And Has A Troubled Past My Horse Came From An Abusive Background And Has A Troubled Past Jennifer asks, “My horse came from an abusive background and has a troubled past. He acts really skittish so I try really hard not to do anything to upset him or get him to have any thoughts of his past life. I can’t seem to make any progress. It’s like no matter what progress I make if I go back the next day, it’s like it didn’t happen. Is there anything I can do to help change this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Jennifer asks, “My horse came from an abusive background and has a troubled past. He acts really skittish so I try really hard not to do anything to upset him or get him to have any thoughts of his past life. I can’t seem to make any progress. It’s like no matter what progress I make if I go back the next day, it’s like it didn’t happen. Is there anything I can do to help change this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8740144 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 984 full false My Horse Will Not Lope Under Saddle My Horse Will Not Lope Under Saddle Tyler asks, “My horse will not lope under saddle. Do you have any suggestions to help fix this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Tyler asks, “My horse will not lope under saddle. Do you have any suggestions to help fix this?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8701244 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 841 full false How Do I Know What Bit I Need? How Do I Know What Bit I Need? Natalie asks, "I’ve tried a bunch of different bits and I’m just wondering, how do I know what bit to use? If any at all.  Should I ride in a hackamore, a side pull, or stick with a bit?  Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated." Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 

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]]> Natalie asks, "I’ve tried a bunch of different bits and I’m just wondering, how do I know what bit to use? If any at all.  Should I ride in a hackamore, a side pull, or stick with a bit?  Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated." Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com 

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8653899 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 629 full false My Horse Is Scared Of Crossing Water My Horse Is Scared Of Crossing Water Jack asks, "My horse is hesitant when it comes to crossing water. A lot of the time, he jumps it. what are some things I can do to help this?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com


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]]> Jack asks, "My horse is hesitant when it comes to crossing water. A lot of the time, he jumps it. what are some things I can do to help this?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com


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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8620401 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 443 full false How Much Groundwork Do I Need? How Much Groundwork Do I Need? Jessica asks, "How do you know how much groundwork to do and how necessary is it? What things should I be trying to get my horse good at as far as groundwork goes?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Jessica asks, "How do you know how much groundwork to do and how necessary is it? What things should I be trying to get my horse good at as far as groundwork goes?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8580468 Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1111 full false My Horse Braces When Turning Left My Horse Braces When Turning Left John asks, "When turning to the left, my horse braces really bad through his neck and his body. It's really difficult to get him to bend to the left. What are some things I could do to help this?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> John asks, "When turning to the left, my horse braces really bad through his neck and his body. It's really difficult to get him to bend to the left. What are some things I could do to help this?" Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8544004 Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 327 full false How Do I Get A More Balanced Stop? How Do I Get A More Balanced Stop? Bill asks, "When I ask my horse to stop he will tuck his chin nicely but he pushes down on my hand and it feels like he stops more on his front end than his hind end. How can I fix this?" We'll cover this plus many more techniques to develop a much smoother and more balanced stop in your horse on this weeks episode. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Bill asks, "When I ask my horse to stop he will tuck his chin nicely but he pushes down on my hand and it feels like he stops more on his front end than his hind end. How can I fix this?" We'll cover this plus many more techniques to develop a much smoother and more balanced stop in your horse on this weeks episode. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8513975 Thu, 13 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 814 full false My Horse Won't Stop Pawing My Horse Won't Stop Pawing Karen asks, "How can I get my horse to stop pawing at the trailer standing tied or when away from other horses, etc?" In this episode I'll cover the root cause of this problem and how to naturally make it go away by giving your horse confidence and security. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Karen asks, "How can I get my horse to stop pawing at the trailer standing tied or when away from other horses, etc?" In this episode I'll cover the root cause of this problem and how to naturally make it go away by giving your horse confidence and security. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8482571 Sat, 08 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 643 full false Mounting Troubles - My Horse Doesn't Like It Mounting Troubles - My Horse Doesn't Like It John asks, "When I go to mount my horse, she'll freeze up like she's nervous, and sometimes when I'm just about to mount if I reach back and rub her butt area, she'll cow-kick at my hand What's the issue?" We'll cover this plus more mounting tips in this week's podcast. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> John asks, "When I go to mount my horse, she'll freeze up like she's nervous, and sometimes when I'm just about to mount if I reach back and rub her butt area, she'll cow-kick at my hand What's the issue?" We'll cover this plus more mounting tips in this week's podcast. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8421801 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 551 full false Trailer Loading Made Easy Trailer Loading Made Easy This week I'll cover some trailer loading tips and tell you how to work with a horse who has a fear of the trailer or just plain doesn't like it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> This week I'll cover some trailer loading tips and tell you how to work with a horse who has a fear of the trailer or just plain doesn't like it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8372629 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 598 full false My Horse Fights Me When Barrel Racing My Horse Fights Me When Barrel Racing Courtney has a horse that seems to always be fighting against her when trying to run barrels. We'll talk about why that happens and the best solutions for creating a more willing and cooperative horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Courtney has a horse that seems to always be fighting against her when trying to run barrels. We'll talk about why that happens and the best solutions for creating a more willing and cooperative horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8335444 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 730 full false My Horse Is Aggressive Towards Other Horses My Horse Is Aggressive Towards Other Horses Julie says that she has a horse that pins her ears when other horses get in her space and it's difficult to go on trail rides because she tries to kick and doesn't get along well with others. In this week's podcast, we'll talk about how to deal with aggressive horses and what you can do to fix these types of problems. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Julie says that she has a horse that pins her ears when other horses get in her space and it's difficult to go on trail rides because she tries to kick and doesn't get along well with others. In this week's podcast, we'll talk about how to deal with aggressive horses and what you can do to fix these types of problems. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8289854 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1274 full false My Horse Bucks When Speeding Up My Horse Bucks When Speeding Up Tonya asks, "My horse always wants to go into a buck when I try to go from a trot to a lope. What can I do to fix this?" This is a very common question and problem, but it's pretty easy to fix. We'll cover exactly how to do it in this episode. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Tonya asks, "My horse always wants to go into a buck when I try to go from a trot to a lope. What can I do to fix this?" This is a very common question and problem, but it's pretty easy to fix. We'll cover exactly how to do it in this episode. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8232980 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 801 full false My Horse Has Lots Of Problems, Where Do I Start? My Horse Has Lots Of Problems, Where Do I Start? Jeanine says she has a horse that's buddy sour, inattentive, spooky, won't pay attention, doesn't get in trailers, difficult to trim...where do I start? In this episode I'll answer this question and tell you how to eliminate all of these problems simultaneously. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Jeanine says she has a horse that's buddy sour, inattentive, spooky, won't pay attention, doesn't get in trailers, difficult to trim...where do I start? In this episode I'll answer this question and tell you how to eliminate all of these problems simultaneously. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8197835 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 949 full false How Do I Stop My Horse's Head Tossing? How Do I Stop My Horse's Head Tossing? Chris asks, "My horse does a lot of head tossing especially when trying to slow down, stop, or back up. What can I do to help fix this?" We'll dive into what causes head tossing and how to cure it once and for all in this week's episode! Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Chris asks, "My horse does a lot of head tossing especially when trying to slow down, stop, or back up. What can I do to help fix this?" We'll dive into what causes head tossing and how to cure it once and for all in this week's episode! Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8159440 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400 913 full false My Horse Fights The Bridle - Help! My Horse Fights The Bridle - Help! Mary asks, "Is there anything I can do to help my horse being bridled better?" She's real bad to toss her head and every time it's a fight. What can I do? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Mary asks, "Is there anything I can do to help my horse being bridled better?" She's real bad to toss her head and every time it's a fight. What can I do? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8107797 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1113 full false How Do I Create Collection In My Horse? How Do I Create Collection In My Horse? Sandy asks, "When I'm walking my horse he always wants to drift left or right and feels wobbly, almost like he's drunk or something. Is there anything that can be done to straighten this out? (no pun intended). In this week's episode we'll talk about how to fix Sandy's problem and create a balanced and collected horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Sandy asks, "When I'm walking my horse he always wants to drift left or right and feels wobbly, almost like he's drunk or something. Is there anything that can be done to straighten this out? (no pun intended). In this week's episode we'll talk about how to fix Sandy's problem and create a balanced and collected horse. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8063121 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1344 full false How Can I Develop Softness In My Horse? How Can I Develop Softness In My Horse?  Scott asks how to properly define what softness is in a horse and what is the best way to go about developing it. Plus we'll talk about a lot of the misconceptions concerning softness and all of the nonsense that people tend to believe about it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]>  Scott asks how to properly define what softness is in a horse and what is the best way to go about developing it. Plus we'll talk about a lot of the misconceptions concerning softness and all of the nonsense that people tend to believe about it. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-8014413 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1667 full false How Do I Stay Safe On The Trail? How Do I Stay Safe On The Trail? In this week's episode, Katherine says that her horse gets spooky a lot on the trail, especially when suddenly speeding up. A big key factor in controlling your horse's ability to handle unexpected situations is to have great control of their feet and their speed. We'll cover it all in this week's episode! Get more horse training at https://carsonjames.com

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]]> In this week's episode, Katherine says that her horse gets spooky a lot on the trail, especially when suddenly speeding up. A big key factor in controlling your horse's ability to handle unexpected situations is to have great control of their feet and their speed. We'll cover it all in this week's episode! Get more horse training at https://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7904395 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1288 full false Does Desensitizing Really Work? Does Desensitizing Really Work? Irene asks why her horse is still spooky after a lot of desensitizing. Is she doing something wrong or does desensitizing not work as well as people may think? And if so, what can be done instead to cure a horse that's spooky. Get more horse training at https://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Irene asks why her horse is still spooky after a lot of desensitizing. Is she doing something wrong or does desensitizing not work as well as people may think? And if so, what can be done instead to cure a horse that's spooky. Get more horse training at https://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7749271 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1717 desensitizing, spooky, horse training, horses full false How Do I Cure A Buddy Sour Horse? How Do I Cure A Buddy Sour Horse? This week's question comes from Jamie who's asking how to fix a horse that has lots of anxiety when leaving his buddy. This is a very popular problem, but luckily it's very easy to fix. For more horse training advice and help, visit http://carsonjames.com

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]]> This week's question comes from Jamie who's asking how to fix a horse that has lots of anxiety when leaving his buddy. This is a very popular problem, but luckily it's very easy to fix. For more horse training advice and help, visit http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7610296 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1404 full false How Do I Give Clear Communication? How Do I Give Clear Communication? We've been talking about confidence a lot in the last few podcasts. I told you how the best way to give your horse confidence was to make sure you were clear in what you were asking him to do. So in this episode, I'm going to give you some examples of how you can give more clarity to your horse. Get more horse training knowledge and tips at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> We've been talking about confidence a lot in the last few podcasts. I told you how the best way to give your horse confidence was to make sure you were clear in what you were asking him to do. So in this episode, I'm going to give you some examples of how you can give more clarity to your horse. Get more horse training knowledge and tips at http://carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7480477 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 1001 full false What's The Point Of Lunging? What's The Point Of Lunging? What's the point of lunging and what's the end goal? What are you looking to accomplish when lunging and what exactly should you be doing? Get more horse training wisdom and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> What's the point of lunging and what's the end goal? What are you looking to accomplish when lunging and what exactly should you be doing? Get more horse training wisdom and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7360879 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0500 1745 full false How Do I Get More Confidence? How Do I Get More Confidence? Lorrie asks, "How do I have more confidence as an owner and rider for my horse? Are you worried your horse may suddenly buck or bolt? How do you get rid of that fear? And what if that actually does happen?" Get more horse training wisdom and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Lorrie asks, "How do I have more confidence as an owner and rider for my horse? Are you worried your horse may suddenly buck or bolt? How do you get rid of that fear? And what if that actually does happen?" Get more horse training wisdom and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7237159 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1408 full false How Much Pressure Do I Use? How Much Pressure Do I Use? When should you be light? When should you be firm? How much pressure is enough? How much is too much? Get more horse training wisdom and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> When should you be light? When should you be firm? How much pressure is enough? How much is too much? Get more horse training wisdom and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7130497 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1017 full false What Am I Doing Wrong? What Am I Doing Wrong? Carson James reveals why your horse isn't seeming to "get it" and the small things you may be missing that are the root cause of the problems you're having. Get exclusive horse training videos and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James reveals why your horse isn't seeming to "get it" and the small things you may be missing that are the root cause of the problems you're having. Get exclusive horse training videos and learn more about Carson James at http://www.carsonjames.com

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]]> Carson James Buzzsprout-7127068 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500 616 full false