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Welcome to Integrity Training
Kristie Cotton
Mar 16, 20197 min read
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”
The rehabilitation of this 15 yr. Quarter horse is special to me. I know this horse, I started him as a colt. He was a stud colt and was...
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Kristie Cotton
Feb 2, 20196 min read
If you can dream it, You can do it
Horses are an expensive hobby, there is no getting around that. I was very fortunate to have forced my way into the horse world. I was...
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Kristie Cotton
Jan 13, 20194 min read
Forced or willing ….Training behavior
This horse was an ex roping horse. He hadn’t been used in quite some time as he didn’t have an ounce of muscle anywhere. His owner had...
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Kristie Cotton
Oct 31, 20183 min read
A Man’s worth depends upon the nobility of his aspirations
It always looks so easy to solve problems by taking the path of least resistance. What looks like the easy road turns out to be the...
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Kristie Cotton
Oct 7, 20183 min read
Perfect Practice makes Perfect
What exactly are you putting into practice is a question that should be asked. Horses can endure situations that are progressively...
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Kristie Cotton
Jun 4, 20183 min read
10 tips that help partnership
Health- Horse needs to be thriving to have an interest in his work. Consistent vet care, a knowledgeable farrier, De worming schedule (...
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Kristie Cotton
Apr 13, 20184 min read
To be Trusted is a Greater Compliment than to be Loved
Having a passion for such an amazing, majestic, beautiful animal as the horse is a gift. There are horse lovers, and then there are...
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Kristie Cotton
Mar 20, 20183 min read
Root cause
Mark Paradies has a great definition of this title; The most basic cause ( causes ) that can reasonably be identified and that...
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Kristie Cotton
Feb 18, 20183 min read
Mr. Misunderstood
I met this cute horse around six years ago. He was very well taken care of but had some behavior problems. Would not stand tied for...
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Kristie Cotton
Feb 3, 20184 min read
Accountability
I felt compelled to write regarding an incident in the Dressage world. A rider was competing nationally, at the Intermediare I level....
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Kristie Cotton
Jan 27, 20182 min read
The Methods Behind Integrity Training
Intense studies of the physiology of the horse has allowed me to become more proficient in educating horse and rider. This means when you...
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Kristie Cotton
Jun 7, 20174 min read
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...
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Kristie Cotton
May 16, 20161 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...
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