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Welcome to Integrity Training


Fixing or Enabling the problem?
We love our horses, we want the very best for them, and we are willing to try anything to have a great partnership with them. My same...

Kristie Cotton
Mar 31, 20196 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...

Kristie Cotton
Mar 16, 20196 min read


All We hear is Horsey Ga Ga
” The best thing I try to do for myself is to try to listen to the horse. ” – Tom Dorrance Photo credit Facebook Incredible thoughts from...

Kristie Cotton
Jan 20, 20193 min read


Helping or Hindering…
I recently attended a clinic that I was really looking forward to. I could not wait to learn what the clinician had to teach and how each...

Kristie Cotton
Dec 30, 20182 min read


Identify the behavior Training Part 1
I was asked to train a horse because of his head throwing problem. The horse was to be used as a trail horse but really had no knowledge...

Kristie Cotton
Nov 26, 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...

Kristie Cotton
Oct 31, 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 (...

Kristie Cotton
Jun 4, 20183 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...

Kristie Cotton
Apr 13, 20184 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...

Kristie Cotton
Mar 20, 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...

Kristie Cotton
Feb 18, 20183 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...

Kristie Cotton
Jan 27, 20182 min read


It’s all about what’s in your heart and how you use it
Horses…I have loved them since I sat on one when I was four years old at the pony rides. Anyone that knows me, knows how much I love...

Kristie Cotton
Nov 8, 20173 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...

Kristie Cotton
Jun 7, 20174 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


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
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