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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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    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