"I worked at a Ray Hunt clinic in Thermopolis, Wyoming, in 1986. I got a lot of
one-on-one time with Ray working behind the arena those 2 days.I truly believe
Ray would be extremely proud of what Carson is doing. No one explains the
how-to and why about the steps in training a horse as well as Carson James!!! Period!"
- Tom O.
If you are participating in one of these clinics, please click here to get your printable waiver and more info about the clinic format. Please be aware that the Clinic is organized and conducted by the Host and Carson James Horsemanship is merely the guest presenter. Refer any questions about the facility, registration, etc. to the Clinic Host.
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*2025 Clinic Schedule*
If you're in a 3-Day Clinic, Sunday's Schedule will be from 8 AM - 2 PM
Host: Janette Stodola
Location: Prairie Rose Arena
11045 NE 56th St. Elkhart, IA 50073
http://prairierosearena.com
Participant Price: $700
Auditors: $25/day, $60 All 3 days
Contact Info: Please contact Janette Stodola
for more information & to Register:
Email - nettles1214@gmail.com
Phone call or text – (612) 730 2737
October 17, 18, and 19 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Additional Information:
- $350 non-refundable deposit required August 31st, 2025
- Balance due no later than September 30th, 2025
- Payments Available: Check, Venmo or PayPal (Friends and Family only or I will have to pass along the fee’s).
- DO NOT SEND CHECK TO PRAIRIE ROSE ARENA
- Please send checks to: Janette Stodola - 22707 Panama Ave. Prior Lake, MN. 55372
- Accommodations: Ankeny IA, Des Moines – many Hotels & Restaurants 8 miles away.
- Can Arrive Thursday and have access to the arena for riding.
- Trailer parking available, Electrical Hookups, $30 per night, dry camping available $15 per night.
- Covered Horse Stalls: $25 per horse per night. Shavings are not required but can be used if wanted.
- Bring your own water, feed buckets and hay.
*2026 Clinic Schedule In Progress*
Host: Jen Smith
Location: Legacy Farm
4061 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, WA 99148
https://www.facebook.com/share/16w71GheYR/
Participant Price:
- Check additional info for early bird special!
- $600 before Dec 31
- $650 starting Jan 1, 2026
Auditors: $25/day, $60 All 3 days
Contact Info: Please contact Jen Smith
for more information & to Register:
Email - jnt.my3angels@gmail.com
Phone call or text – (509) 998-2481
Full Form Link - https://forms.gle/nQREXtxUtUEw11at5
July 10, 11, and 12 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Additional Information:
- Early bird special: $150 deposit by Oct 31, pay the rest by Apr 30. Locks in your spot, lower price, and a free autographed Carson James flag. Preorder here: https://forms.gle/Ng5WNc2B3HDQ3WyDA
- Clinic price - No refunds for any reason
- $600 before Dec 31 2025. After 1 Jan 2026 - it will be $650.
- A minimum $300 deposit is required to hold a spot unless doing the early bird special.
- If all fees are not paid by April 30, 2026 the spot will be forfeited.
- Outdoor pens cost $30 per night.
- Stalls $60/night - single run. $100/night-double run (2 horse max). Limited number available.
- Barn stalls are first come, first serve.
- Paypal account - seacadets.ts@gmail.com
- Please select friends and family to avoid additional charges. - A $50 deposit check to Hearts and Horses is required. If your pen/stall/run area is left clean, check will be destroyed; otherwise, it will be donated to the youth therapy program.
- Anyone arriving Thursday evening must be there before 8:30 pm. $20 arena use fee.
- No hookups available - dry camping is free.
- Shavings provided - bring hay and water buckets.
- Missy K.
"It's incredible how quickly he reads a horse...knows what they need..establishes trust and leadership...works the pressure release timing; sometimes literally in seconds, and you have a different animal. Carson is the best!"
- Jannette M.
"Wow! Just got back from the Carson James clinic in Hermiston, OR and I can't even put into words how great it was!! If you have an opportunity to go to a clinic, you need to go!!!! Puts all into a completely different level of thinking."
- Linn E.
"Thank you Carson! After Watching all your videos and attending your clinic, I have finally found the confidence to trail ride alone. Because of a very bad experience on a previous horse, I was very hesitant to ride alone, and I worried about everything that could go wrong. Today I applied all your wisdom and had an awesome 3 hour ride. Just me and my horse!"
- Michelle A.
"I'm having the best time on my horse! Attending the Cottonwood clinic was so incredibly insightful and I really learned so much about pressure, timing, and release.
It makes such a difference to be there and really have a chance to "feel" it first hand! Having fun again! Thank you!!!"
- Amy C.
"He rode almost every horse in the clinic with nothing on their heads and had them basically doing a reining pattern. It was jaw dropping. (Most of these horses were green broke at best. There was every level of horse and rider; ranging from rescue horses, mustangs, backyard pets, 2-4 year old colts, all the way to reining, and barrel horses.)
I highly recommend it to any and everyone.
Many of us barrel racers should take one weekend worth of high dollar entry fees and go to one of his clinics. I believe it will bounce us forward in our pursuits 110%."
- Joe D.
"I have to say that the Carson James Clinic was worth every cent and will absolutely do it again next year if he comes back to CA!!
Not only was there a day and night change in the understanding between my horse and I, but applying what I brought home from the clinic as well as some tips from Carson in dealing with my horses...all I can say is UNBELIEVABLE and THANK YOU Carson!!!!"
Host: Janette Stodola
Location: Prairie Rose Arena
11045 NE 56th St. Elkhart, IA 50073
http://prairierosearena.com
Participant Price: $700
Auditors: $25/day, $60 All 3 days
Contact Info: Please contact Janette Stodola
for more information & to Register:
Email - nettles1214@gmail.com
Phone call or text – (612) 730 2737
October 17, 18, and 19 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Additional Information:
- $350 non-refundable deposit required August 31st, 2025
- Balance due no later than September 30th, 2025
- Payments Available: Check, Venmo or PayPal (Friends and Family only or I will have to pass along the fee’s).
- DO NOT SEND CHECK TO PRAIRIE ROSE ARENA
- Please send checks to: Janette Stodola - 22707 Panama Ave. Prior Lake, MN. 55372
- Accommodations: Ankeny IA, Des Moines – many Hotels & Restaurants 8 miles away.
- Can Arrive Thursday and have access to the arena for riding.
- Trailer parking available, Electrical Hookups, $30 per night, dry camping available $15 per night.
- Covered Horse Stalls: $25 per horse per night. Shavings are not required but can be used if wanted.
- Bring your own water, feed buckets and hay.