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The Horses Mind
The horses mind is a place of very protective instincts. They learn at a young age what is good and relaxing and what creates pain. This...

Kristie Cotton
Jun 7, 20174 min read


Colt Starting
Just like people, all horses are different. Their personality, conformation, and willingness to accept an understanding or fight it all...

Kristie Cotton
May 2, 20173 min read


Proof of therapy using motion 2
This is a half Andalusian half Pinto 14 year gelding. He is used as a trail horse but has a hard time relaxing and just walking....

Kristie Cotton
Apr 1, 20173 min read


Proof of therapy using motion 1
This is an eighteen year old mare who was receiving injections in the hock and stifle. She has had many different training methods in her...

Kristie Cotton
Mar 21, 20172 min read


Evaluation of difficult behavior
I assess the horses overall health, well – being , and their physique. Incorrect muscling is a good start to knowing the horse is moving...

Kristie Cotton
Sep 28, 20162 min read


The gift of owning an Ideal horse
There are so many horse owners that are able to have a close bond with their horse. Not just on the ground but under saddle as well. It...

Kristie Cotton
Sep 3, 20162 min read


Creating an ideal partnership through knowledge
Knowledge is an important part of learning to ride. We can learn about our horses mind’s and how to empower them. We can learn about our...

Kristie Cotton
May 16, 20161 min read


Understanding horses mind and body -Part two
It’s important for your horse to be comfortable in his work. If you are not sure if your saddle fits, ask a professional for help. Always...

Kristie Cotton
Sep 18, 20152 min read


Understanding the horse’s mind and body
When I am called to evaluate a horse’s behavior issues, I begin each call with questions of feed, health, and environment. Evaluating a...

Kristie Cotton
Sep 15, 20151 min read
Rehabilitation
I used to refer to horses that were misbehaved as fixing ” problem horses ” I absolutely love to help horses and their owners find a...

Kristie Cotton
Aug 27, 20152 min read


Basic Training of the rider
It makes me sad to see how rare it has become to teach a beginner rider or one that needs to overcome bad habits using the longe line....

Kristie Cotton
Aug 18, 20152 min read
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