Problem horses | Integrity Training

Kristie Cotton

Apr 255 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

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...

Kristie Cotton

Jan 23, 20223 min read

How to help behavior Part 2: Rearing

Rearing is dangerous and can become a learned behavior if the horse knows how to take advantage of a rider’s fears. You have to attempt...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kristie Cotton

Sep 20, 20213 min read

What Tools are in your toolbox?

This is a question Janet Foy would like all Dressage riders to utilize Janet Foy is in an elite group of Fédération Equestre...

Kristie Cotton

Apr 17, 20212 min read

Passion...

Passionate people are almost always ambitious. They want to have a say in the field that they love. They read about it, study it, embrace...