Ask Carson James

Feb 19 2025 117 ep. 13 mins 71

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

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What Real Desensitizing Actually Is

Feb 19 2025 3 mins

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

The Debatable Topic of Head Positions

Jan 14 2025 23 mins

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

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

Dec 10 2024 16 mins

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

Interview with Tom Pannell - The Mule Sniffer

Sep 04 2024 36 mins

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 intervi

Respect Is A Bad Word

Jan 09 2024 13 mins

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

How To Balance Out Any Horse

Sep 05 2023 9 mins

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

Your Horse Has A Need For Speed

Aug 08 2023 11 mins

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 htt

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

Jul 25 2023 10 mins

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

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

Jul 11 2023 7 mins

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

When Your Horse Is Too Far Gone

Jun 27 2023 8 mins

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