"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
If you're in a 3-Day Clinic, Sunday's Schedule will be from 8 AM - 2 PM
*2026 Clinic Schedule In Progress*
Host: Gwen Confalone
Location: Running K Livestock Arena
6299 W Nebula Court Dunnellon, FL 34433
Participant Price: $600
Auditors: $25/weekend if prepaid, $35/weekend at the gate.
Contact Info: Please contact Gwen Confalone
for more information, to ask questions, & to Register:
Email - gwenconfalone@gmail.com
Phone call or text – (802) 349-0987
March 7 and 8 (Saturday and Sunday)
- AUDITORS - Pease prepay audit fees so host can send a confirmation email to show at gate and bring chairs.
- Please contact host, not facility, with all questions.
- Clinic cost is $600 for the 2 days.
- $300 deposit to hold your spot.
- Balance due by 1/7/2026. If full payment is not received by 1/7/2026, your spot will be forfeited.
- NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
- Stalls: $52 for one night, $86 for 2 nights. This includes 3 bags of shavings.
- No outside shavings permitted by facility.
- Facility will strip your stall after you depart.
- RV hookups: $50 flat fee for the weekend.
- Please bring your completed Carson James Horsemanship release form to the clinic.
- You can make your payment through PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App:
- PayPal: paypal.me/gwendolynconfalone1 — please select “Friends and Family” to avoid extra fees.
- Venmo: @Gwendolyn-Confalone
- Cash App: $GwenConfalone - Negative Coggins (within last 12 months) is required for all horses.
- 30 day Certificate of Inspection is required for all horses coming from outside the state of Florida
- Horses without proper paperwork will not be permitted to unload!
Host: Robyn Carpenter
Location: Cottonwood Creek Ranch
20500 Lake California Drive, Cottonwood, CA 96022
Participant Price: $900 (Price will increase Feb. 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
April 24, 25 and 26 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Deposits being accepted now for rider positions
- A rider spot is $900 for the 3 days.
- A $450 non refundable deposit will hold your spot with final payment due by January 31st to secure the $900 pricing.
- All final payments due in full by January 31st or your spot will be forfeited.
- February 1st: price will increase to $950 and must be paid in full at time of booking.
- No Refunds Available
- Stalls / Paddocks: $30/night.
- Stall / Paddock fees will be due no later than with final payment.
- Please download and bring completed waiver forms from Carson James Horsemanship website.
- Payment available via check, Venmo, or PayPal (friends
and family only or I have to pass along the paypal fee).
Host: Jessica Shmitt
Location: Woodland Oaks Stables
1048 Lakefield Rd, Grafton, WI 53024
www.woodlandoaksstables.com
Participant Price: $900
Auditors: $30/day
Contact Info: Please contact Jessica Shmitt for more
information, questions, and to register:
Email - jessicashmitt@woodlandoaksstables.com
Phone - (262) 261-3178
June 12, 13 and 14 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- AUDITORS: Auditor payment is due in full no later than 4/1/26
- 50% non-refundable deposit is due no later than 4/1/2026.
- Payment is due in full no later than 5/1/2026.
- If payment in full is not received by 5/1/26 your spot will be forfeited.
- NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON ON DEPOSITS OR FINAL PAYMENTS.
- Stalls and or paddocks: $50/day per horse.
- Stall/paddock fee is due with the final payment.
- Cash or check ONLY is accepted for payment.
- Checks can be made out to Woodland Oaks Stables and mailed to: Jessica Shmitt 1048 Lakefield Rd. Grafton, WI 53024
- Woodland Oaks Stables staff will clean any used stalls daily, feed and turn out if stalled overnight.
- Shavings for stalled horses will be provided by WOS.
- Participants trailering in Thursday evening, must be at WOS no later than 7pm (barn hours are 8am-8pm).
- WOS provides free-choice hay, but you’re welcome to bring your own
- Please bring grain or any supplements, medications, feed pans, that are clearly labeled with the owner and horses name and detailed instructions regarding feed, meds and supplements.
- Please do not park by either of the houses. Parking is available by the indoor arena and back of the barns.
- No dogs allowed
- Please download and bring the completed waiver form from Carson James Horsemanship website
- Participants trailering in with their horse have access to WOS amenities including trails, round pen, indoor and outdoor arenas.
- There is no lodging on site. There are multiple hotels within 5-10 minutes of WOS.
Host: Cindy Dilworth
Location: F/B Star B Arena | 31901 770th Avenue, Racine,
MN 55967
Participant Price:
- Early Bird: $800 if paid in full by 2/2/2026
- Regular Fee: $900
Auditors: $20/day or $50 for all 3 days.
Contact Info: Please contact Cindy Dilworth for more
information, questions, and to register:
Email - dilworthcindy60@gmail.com
Phone call or text - (507) 951-9402
June 26, 27 and 28 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- REGULAR FEE $900 INCLUDES - meals/stalls/dry camping.
- Limited to 20 participants
- Clinics are split into Group A and Group B (10 per group)
- Early Bird: $800 if paid in full by February 2, 2026, + receive an autographed Carson James Flag!
- 50% non-refundable deposit is due no later than 4/1/2026.
- Full Payment is due no later than 5/1/2026.
- If payment in full is not received by 5/8/2026 your registration is forfeited and given to next on wait list.
- NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON ON DEPOSIT OR FINAL PAYMENT.
- Septic Service is available from Star B Arena.
- We will have electrical/generators for campers this year.
- There is a shower and bathroom available along with porta-pots.
- Participants are responsible for cleaning your stalls during and after the retreat. Manure equipment available.
- Participants trailering may come on Thursday at 2pm up until 8pm.
- Bring your own: Hay, shavings, feed & buckets for water and feed.
- Recommended hotels are available if not camping near Rochester MN Airport just 12 miles away; email or ask Cindy for recommendation.
- Any outside dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- Cash or check Only as accepted payment. Checks to be made out and mailed to: Cindy Dilworth, 12448 County Road 3 SW, Stewartville MN 55976
- Download and bring with you the completed waiver form from Carson James Horsemanship website.
Host: Sonja Andersen
Location: Fergus County Fairgrounds
1000 US-197, Lewistown, MT 59457
Participant Price:
- Early Bird: $700 if paid in full by 2/1/2026
- Regular Fee: $750 if paid in full by 4/1/2026
Auditors: $20/day or $50 for all 3 days
Contact Info: Please contact Sonja Andersen
for more information & to Register:
Email - sonja.msl@gmail.com
Phone - (406) 366-9621
July 3, 4, and 5 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- 3-day clinic, 8am - 5pm Friday and Saturday. 8am - 2PM on Sunday.
- $350 non-refundable deposit holds your spot; if not paid by 4/1/2026, you forfeit your spot.
- No refunds on deposits.
- Stall rental: $20/night (you are responsible for watering, feeding, and cleaning up after your horse).
- Camping (dry and RV hookup): $38/night
- Bathrooms/showers are available.
- Multiple hotels, B and Bs, etc. available. Lewistown is also close to several hiking/riding trails.
- I accept PayPal as payment, see e-mail address in "Contact Info" and use "Friends and Family" to avoid additional fees (you're responsible for additional fees if you decide to go that route). I also accept Venmo.
Host: Jen Smith
Location: Legacy Farm
4061 Hwy 292, Loon Lake, WA 99148
https://www.facebook.com/share/16w71GheYR/
Participant Price:
- $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)
- 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.
- Please download and bring completed waiver forms from Carson James Horsemanship website.
- 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.
Host: Elizabeth Hudson
Location: Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse (BCSP) Arena
10308 Second Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
Participant Price:
- $700 early bird price
- $750 after May 1, 2026
Auditors: $60 all 3 days or $25/day
Contact Info: Please contact Elizabeth Hudson
for more information & to Register:
Email - hudrow@comcast.net
Phone call or text – (505) 550-1036
September 4, 5, and 6 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- AUDITORS - Please pre-pay audit fees prior to clinic date to receive a confirmation email to show at gate. Open stadium seating is available.
- Participant Price: $700 early bird price or $750 after May 1, 2026
- A health certificate will be required.
- Please contact Host for all Clinic Information
- $350 deposit (Non-refundable) to hold your spot - due by March 1, 2026
- Balance due by May 1, 2026.
- If full payment is not received by May 1, 2026, your spot will be forfeited.
- NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
- Contact Joe Valarde (BCSP Chief) for RV hookups and stall reservations : (505) 301-0341
- Full RV Reservations: $40/night
- Horse Stalls: $20/night - sandy footing in stalls or if you prefer, provide your own shavings.
- Water is available. Bring your own buckets, feed and clean your own stalls.
- Multiple Hotels, and/or B & Bs within 5 miles of clinic venue.
- Please download and bring completed waiver forms from Carson James Horsemanship website.
- Clinic fees may be paid by PayPal, Venmo, or personal check:
- PayPal Account: hudrow@comcast.net
- Venmo Account: @Elizabeth-Hudson-158
- Personal check mail to: Elizabeth Hudson 1017 Stuart Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114
- 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)
- $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.