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Kristie Cotton
Jan 282 min read
Equine Function and Behavior Issues
Inadequate or incompetent training has been linked to the development of many behavior problems in ridden horses (Ödberg, 1987; Schwabe,...
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Kristie Cotton
Apr 25, 20245 min read
The Role of Posture and Physique in Understanding Your Horse's Health and Behavior
Do horses actually have a certain “posture?’ Body language has been studied and taught to determine how a horse is feeling, as well as...
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Kristie Cotton
Feb 17, 20242 min read
" Does that make sense?"
This is a phrase that I tend to overuse when I am teaching. I don't know if I can replace this repetitive question in my lessons. Once...
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Kristie Cotton
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Importance of bend
I love helping horses find a comfortable way to carry themselves and their rider. I have been working with horses for quite some time and...
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Kristie Cotton
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Stuck...
"The lid of a jar can be stuck, and your car can get stuck in traffic; either way, the thing that's stuck isn't going anywhere. You can...
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Kristie Cotton
Mar 5, 20223 min read
Communication Breakdown
I enjoy educating riders regarding what their horse may be communicating. Not only through their behavioral issues but the Biomechanics...
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Kristie Cotton
Feb 20, 20223 min read
"Success is the feeling that we can succeed"
Coaching is a cycle; the job doesn’t end after instruction. Coaches begin by teaching students, they then observe how and what the...
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Kristie Cotton
Jan 11, 20222 min read
How to help behavior Part 1: Spooking
The worst psychological effects of bad training and riding occur when the horse is trapped between a relentless curb and spur. These...
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Kristie Cotton
Dec 16, 20213 min read
For the good of the horse or the glory of the rider…
“ What has survived centuries of testing is the sum total of pragmatic equestrian knowledge” - Charles De Kunffy (Training strategies for...
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Kristie Cotton
Dec 9, 20215 min read
If you know what you’re doing, you can do what you want. – Moshe Feldenkrais
I have always had an interest in helping horses with behavior problems. The rewards of helping the horse to “ let go” of fears and...
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Kristie Cotton
Nov 29, 20212 min read
" Can you fix my horse?"
I was once told that I didn’t have to “ fix” every horse I rode. Being a trainer that specializes in “ problem horses” this was a bit of...
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Kristie Cotton
Mar 20, 20212 min read
Becoming a better rider...
I believe that hard work, determination, and passion is what can create a better rider. I am also convinced that the skill and technique...
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