"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.

WELCOME TO CARSON JAMES HORSEMANSHIP

*2025 Clinic Schedule*

If you're in a 3-Day Clinic, Sunday's Schedule will be from 8 AM - 2 PM

Host: Missy and Drew Knoppe 
          2070 Summers Dr Ridgeville, SC 29472
 
Location: Four J’s Ranch
2557 Drain RD Smoaks, SC 29481

Participant Price: $650
(clinic only, add your stall cost needs)

Auditors: $20/Day - bring a chair

Contact Info: Please contact Missy or Drew
for more information & to Register:

Phone – Missy Knoppe - (216) 269-3650
                Drew knoppe - (513) 293-5152

September 20 and 21 (Saturday and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • $325 deposit due at registration.
  • $325 balance due by July 20.
  • 24 stall indoor barn - $25/nt shavings incl. - Stalls available Fri, Sat, and Sun night.
  • Bathrooms available 24/7 -  no showers.
  • No RV/trailer hookups. Dry camping permitted Fri, Sat & Sun night.
  • Free trailer parking for those lodging off site.
  • Motels in Walterboro & St. George
  • Leashed well behaved dogs permitted.
  • Stalls stripped prior to departure. Bring all hay, feed & water bucket.
  • Grab & go breakfast provided no cost.
  • Lunch available for purchase (price tbd)
  • Dinner with Carson (and fam) Sat (price & location tbd).
  • Required paperwork will be sent, spot reserved with return of paperwork & deposit (venmo @Melissa-Knoppe or check by mail- 2070 Summers Dr Ridgeville, SC 29472).
  • Refund questions -  contact host 

Host: Robyn Carpenter

Location: Cottonwood Creek Ranch
20500 Lake California Drive, Cottonwood, CA 96022

Participant Price: $900 (Price will increase after July 1)

Auditors: $25/day prepaid or $30 the day of

Contact Info: Please contact Robyn Carpenter for more information, questions, and to register:

Email - robyn4health@gmail.com
Phone - (530) 515-2880

October 3, 4, and 5 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • Deposits being accepted now for rider positions
  • ​A rider spot is $900 for the 3 days.
  • ​After July 1st,  the price will increase to $950 for the 3 days and must be paid in full at the time of booking.
  • ​A $450 non refundable deposit will hold your spot with final payment due by July 1st to secure the $900 pricing. If final payment received after July 1st, the clinic price will be $950.  
  • ​All final payments due in full by June 30th or your spot will be forfeited. All payments must be paid in full after that at time of booking.
  • ​No Refunds Available
  • ​Stalls will be $30 per night and stall fees will be due no later than with final payment.
  • ​Payment available via check, Venmo, or PayPal (friends and family only or I have to pass along the paypal fee)

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 Coming Soon*

- 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!!!!"

If you are planning on participating in one of the clinics, make sure to print your waiver here:
Adult and Minor waivers

Make sure to periodically come back and check this page because the clinic info can be updated at any point.

You can also visit and follow the Carson James Public Facebook page. We will make a post in there anytime there is a new clinic. 

If you happen to be a member of the CJ Corral on Facebook, we will make a post in there as well.

If you would like to host a clinic, click on the "Want To Host A Clinic?" tab on the menu and read over the page as we have made some changes. Once you have read over the page, just send us an email.

Thanks!

-Carson James Horsemanship