"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 (ish)

*2026 Clinic Schedule*

Host: Kathy Van Steyn
 
Location: Ed Hughes Memorial Arena
701 CA-124, Ione, CA 95640

Participant Price: $750

Auditors: $30/day

Contact Info: Please contact Kathy Van Steyn
for more information & to Register:

Email - kathyvansteyn@gmail.com
Phone call or text – (209) 450-0637

August 1 and 2 (Saturday, and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • AUDITORS will pay upon arrival.
  • Clinic price: $750.
  • $450 deposit required to hold your spot. 
  • Remaining balance due by 6/15/2026.
  • If full payment is not received by 6/15/2026, the spot will be forfeited.
  • No refunds for any reason.
  • Stalls available — more information coming soon.
  • Bringing a second horse: $100 (in addition to the $750 clinic fee).
  • Bring your own water bucket.
  • $12/night dry camping available.
  • Payment via Venmo: @kathy-vansteyn
  • Please bring a completed Carson James Horsemanship release form to the clinic.

Host: Emmylou Capson
 
Location: Snake River Arena
258 west 350 north Blackfoot, Idaho 83221

Participant Price: $600

Auditors: $50/weekend

Contact Info: Please contact Emmylou Capson
for more information & questions:

Email - emmy.nugent96@icloud.com
Phone call or text – (208) 200-4409 

August 8 and 9 (Saturday, and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • ONLINE registration only - Snakeriverarena.com
  • The website has the clinic broken into two payments.
  • The clinic will open for entries on Tuesday, July 14th at 7 AM. 
  • Clinic will be Saturday and Sunday 9AM - 5PM with a lunch break.
  • The facility has stalls and RV hookups available
  • Refunds are not available within 14 days of the clinic
  • Please bring a completed Carson James Horsemanship release form to the clinic.

Host: Betina Tacoronte 

Location: Latigo Equestrian Center
13710 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, CO 80106
Website: https://atlatigo.com/

Participant Price: $600

Auditors: $25/per person prepaid
$30/per person at the door

Contact Info: Please contact Betina Tacoronte, not facility, for more information & to Register:

Email - betinatacoronte@gmail.com 
Phone call or text – (719) 460-6361

August 29 and 30 (Saturday, and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • Restaurant and tack store on-site!!
  • AUDITORS: NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON
  • Only 24 spots available.
  • Clinic price: $600 for the 2 days.
  • Pay in full or payment plan ok. Deposits must be received by end of February 2026. Call host for details
  • Full payment must be paid by June 1, 2026.
  • Stalls: Overnight and day 10x12 stalls are available for a fee.
  • Bring water buckets, feed bins/hay nets, shavings and muck rake.
  • Negative Coggins (within last 60 days) is required for all horses.
  • 30 day Certificate of Inspection is required for all horses coming from outside the state of Colorado. 
  • Horses without proper paperwork will not be permitted to unload!
  • 30 AMP RV hooks available for a fee (20 available).
  • Dry camping is ok for a fee.
  • HOTELS/AIR BnB's are within 30 minutes from facility. 
  • Payments can be made by Cash App or check. Checks must clear by June 1, 2026. A fee will apply for bounced checks.
  • NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
  • Please bring a completed Carson James Horsemanship release form to the clinic.

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) 

Additional Information:
  • 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. - Please select friends and family to avoid additional charges.
     - Venmo Account: @Elizabeth-Hudson-158
     - Personal check mail to: Elizabeth Hudson 1017 Stuart Rd      NW Albuquerque, NM 87114

Host: Lillian Baner
 
Location: Renab Ranch
5338 South Lecanto Hwy (491) Lecanto, FL 34461

Participant Price: $650

Auditors: $40 for both days or $25/day

Contact Info: Please contact Jodie Moore or Lillian Baner
for more information & to Register:

Phone call or text – Jodie (352) 763 - 0548
                                   - Lillian (352) 628 - 9186

September 12 and 13 (Saturday and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • AUDITORS - Lunch included but must pre-register to be guaranteed a lunch. Last minute auditors always welcome.
  • Rider and one horse - $650
  • $325 Deposit required with entry to hold your spot.
  • Balance due by September 1 - $325
  • Clinic participant price includes one campsite and paddock for one horse. Saturday night only. Lunch included both days.
  • No refunds
  • Clinic fees may be paid by Zelle or personal check:                         - Zelle Account: 352-628-9816     - Personal check mail to: Renab Ranch  5338 South Lecanto Hwy (491) Lecanto, FL 34461
  • Please download and bring completed waiver forms from Carson James Horsemanship website.

Host: Missy and Drew Knoppe
 
Location: Premier's Riding School
1856 rodeo drive Walterboro SC 29488

Participant Price: $700

Auditors: $20/day

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

Phone call or text:
- Missy (216) 269-3650
- Drew (513) 293-5152 
                                     

September 26 and 27 (Saturday and Sunday) 

Additional Information:
  • AUDITORS - payment is registration - spots limited. No refunds.
  • LIMITED to 12 spots for riders.
  • $700/participant.
  • $350 to reserve a spot with final payment due Aug 1.
  • Refunds - contact host.
  • Payment options - Venmo, Zelle, mailed check.
  • 2 RV hookups. Generators welcome. 
  • Bathrooms on site - no showers.
  • 2 night stall included.
  • All arrivals will be Fri and departures Sun.
  • Trailer parking free
  • $50 per person per night to camp on site.
  • No dogs. No smoking. 
  • All required CJ clinic forms and coggins to be brought by participant.
  • Hotels, food, & TSC nearby in Walterboro, SC 
  • Food onsite - TBD 
  • Please download and bring completed waiver forms from Carson James Horsemanship website.

- 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