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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 …

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 pullin…

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 …

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 i…

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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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 needi…

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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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.co…

Cameron asks, "Why is my horse so stubborn?" 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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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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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…

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://c…

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 …

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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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 the…

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 han…

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://carsonja…

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 leg cues and how a horse interprets them. Get more horse training at http://carsonjames.com

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