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Carson James Podcast

by Carson James · English · Learning

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

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 10 min
Latest: 19 May 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

19 May 2026 · 20 min

3 Things That Make A Horse Weird

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.

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

4 May 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
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, pendulatio...
24 Feb 2026 · 33 min
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. Support the show
19 Feb 2025 · 3 min
What Real Desensitizing Actually Is
In this podcast, I’m gonna talk about desensitization and why it may not work in every situation. Go to http://carsonjames.com for more information. Support the show
14 Jan 2025 · 23 min
The Debatable Topic of Head Positions
What is the most proper head position for a horse? It depends on who you ask. In this podcast, we dive into this controversial subject and explore several different schools of thought. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
10 Dec 2024 · 16 min
How To Ride A Horse Though A Turn Strictly By The Book
This podcast is gonna involve talking about your horse’s physical balance and his mental balance. I’m gonna go over a few exercises you can do to help your horse have optimal balance through a turn. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
4 Sep 2024 · 37 min
Interview with Tom Pannell - The Mule Sniffer
For this week's podcast, I want you to meet a great man by the name of Tom Pannell. I had the pleasure of meeting him while I was in Bozeman MT. He shared some amazing stories with me. Some about Tom Dorrance, one about how he became recognized for having an incredible ability around Mules (which gave him the nickname, The Mule Sniffer), and much more. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
9 Jan 2024 · 13 min
Respect Is A Bad Word
This podcast covers the why and how the term “respect” is horribly misinterpreted and how to get all of this headed in the right direction. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
5 Sep 2023 · 10 min
How To Balance Out Any Horse
For this week’s podcast, we’re gonna talk about how you can find the balance with your horse if he has a tendency to be lazy or hot. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
8 Aug 2023 · 12 min
Your Horse Has A Need For Speed
Riders often feel they are ensuring their safety by holding the horse back, but it’s actually the opposite. A horse will not feel safe unless he knows he can naturally and freely move without interference from the rider. For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about why a little speed is important and how to get you and your horse to that point. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
25 Jul 2023 · 10 min
A Horse Will Shape His Body For Where His Mind Is Trying To Go
For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about how a young Colt was able to get past all his buddy sour magnets while only at a walk. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
11 Jul 2023 · 8 min
Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer…Except It Was A Horse
For this week’s podcast, I want to talk about a question that we recently got asked. When leading a horse that has a tendency to get spooky, would it be better to lead him by your shoulder or keep him behind you around 6ft? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
27 Jun 2023 · 8 min
When Your Horse Is Too Far Gone
High pressure situations are usually not the optimal time for fixing a problem. If he’s tipped too far the other way that your horse is a total basket case, then get by the best you can for the current situation, but don’t fail to work on the problem and get your horse more sure before it surfaces again. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
30 May 2023 · 6 min
Is Your Horse Being Reactive Or Responsive?
Just because a horse responds to something does not mean that he is scared. We often remove the natural lightness from our horse by accidentally making him dull and unresponsive. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
16 May 2023 · 5 min
My Horse Paws When I Ask Him To Back Up. Should I Ignore It?
For this week’s podcast, I'm gonna go over a question that was asked at one of our recent clinics. The question was, “my horse paws when I ask him to back up. Should I ignore it?” Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
25 Apr 2023 · 6 min
How To Make Backing Your Horse Easier
Before trying to get your horse to back up, try this first. After about 5 or 6 rides, your horse will start to engage their hind feet to allow lightness when backing. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
4 Apr 2023 · 9 min
Handy Saddling Tips
For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna go over a few handy tips that I like to use/do when saddling. 90% of you don’t know about these 5% of the time. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
21 Mar 2023 · 20 min
What Is Your Definition Of A Broke Horse?
We have strayed so far from the definition of what a “broke” horse is. It’s time to start doing more than circles. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
7 Mar 2023 · 20 min
My Filly Colt
I Just got a new horse, so I figured for this week’s podcast, I would tell you how it’s going so far. She came to me with a reputation of being hard to get a long with, but I found that she is just not a very big fan of having a leg on her. Making progress. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
21 Feb 2023 · 10 min
Why Should You Improve Your Horse’s Speed / Lightness?
For this week’s podcast, I’m gonna talk about adding speed and the huge benefits this has for you and your horse. Would you believe that this actually can make your horse calmer? Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
31 Jan 2023 · 8 min
The “S” Word
It’s a pretty simple deal. Don’t think stop; they get braced if you do. Instead, teach them to rapidly slow down with proper balance in the body and feet. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
17 Jan 2023 · 9 min
Catching The Uncatchable Horse
When it comes to this issue, you have to ask yourself, “why is he not wanting to be caught?” It could be a number of reasons right? Whatever the reason might be, it can be accomplished using this method. The outcome will be a horse that loves to be caught. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
3 Jan 2023 · 7 min
The Powerful Piece You Might Be Missing
This is one of the single best things you can do to improve your feeling and timing. In this podcast, I’m gonna talk about how to get started and what you can expect when you stay consistent. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com Support the show
20 Dec 2022 · 11 min
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 Support the show
29 Nov 2022 · 6 min
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 Support the show
15 Nov 2022 · 4 min
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 Support the show
8 Nov 2022 · 15 min
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 Support the show
1 Nov 2022 · 11 min
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 Support the show
18 Oct 2022 · 8 min
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 Support the show
11 Oct 2022 · 5 min
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 Support the show

About Carson James Podcast

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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Publisher: Carson James
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 10 min
Latest episode: 19 May 2026
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