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The anxious horse
"If you stay calm, the horse will be calm" I was riding in a clinic with my horse, he was so tense, his behavior was almost...

Kristie Cotton
Mar 52 min read


Equine Function and Behavior Issues
Inadequate or incompetent training has been linked to the development of many behavior problems in ridden horses, as the horse attempts...

Kristie Cotton
Jan 282 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...

Kristie Cotton
Apr 25, 20245 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...

Kristie Cotton
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Professional or Amateur...Does the horse know the difference?
Whether you are riding as a hobby or a profession, one thing is the same, you are riding a living, thinking, animal that needs your help....

Kristie Cotton
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Communication Breakdown
I enjoy educating riders regarding what their horse may be communicating. Not only through their behavioral issues but the Biomechanics...

Kristie Cotton
Mar 5, 20223 min read
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