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Watch Monty's horse training videos to learn how he demonstrates communication through horse training techniques that the amateur and professional alike consider to be the trainable skills of a horse whisperer yet Monty calls it horse gentling.
Monty's horse training techniques are non violent with intelligent natural horsemanship. In addition to video instructions, Monty has written many books related to natural horsemanship. Monty trains safe horses for nervous riders called Willing Partners. Monty trains world class race horses for sale.
“I am very proud to be a part of Her Majesty’s horse training and her passion for their welfare. I believe she is the leading monarch for the advocacy of horses in the world. She is a thought leader in this field. Her Majesty's horses are trained using the Dually Halter, making a difference in the training of sensitive animals by giving the horse the choice to partner in the training.” ~ Monty
“I communicate with a horse in what I call the Language of Equus; a silent language of gestures that is discernible, predictable and effective. Now you can learn from my videos, audio and notes to help you understand the horse as I do. This language is really quite simple, but simplicity becomes its greatest strength.” ~ Monty
Monty Roberts is a renowned horse trainer known as the man who listens to horses and the original horse whisperer. Monty's horse training instructions are accepted worldwide.
Monty has helped thousands of people globally through his Monty Roberts Online Videos to learn how to Join-Up with horses, training young horses, spooky horses, horses that bite. His mustang , Shy Boy , is his most famous horse.
Join-Up methods help horse and trainer to establish a bond of communication and trust. “You must somehow understand that we as horsemen can do very little to teach the horse. What we can do is to create an environment in which he can learn.” ~ Monty
Monty says, “We hear that ‘actions speak louder than words,’ but generally we do not live by it too successfully.” Now Monty has taught thousands of people worldwide how to build trust in animals through our actions and body language.
Monty’s principles really amount to common sense and immense patience. He believes that children and horses have the same behavioral patterns. They are both naturally “flight” animals. "If you frighten them and resort to confrontation, you’ll lose their trust." ~ Monty
"Simple one-on-one reassurances and praise reap long term dividends that can all be undone with the quick slamming of a book on a desk or shouting back." ~ Monty Roberts
"No one of us was born with the right to say 'You must or I'll hurt you' to any other living thing, animal or human". ~ Monty Roberts
"My life's goal is to leave the world a better place than I found it, for horses and for people too". ~ Monty Roberts

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mikproju1

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2011-Jun-16 at 08:40PM

Oh boy it has been too long away from here I have missed it very much. I used Montys methods with a horse on loan from a sanctuary, sadly due to circumstances beyond our control (family illness) he had to be returned. I thought I would never get over the heartbreak. I have since made friends with a stud owner who rescued a thoroughbred mare, she had a familiar look in her eye to Pilgrims and needless to say I fell head over heels. Now things are settled I have bought this exceedingly gentle love, Tango, she can never be ridden but she gives so much by way of love and trust, who could not fall in love with her? I may allow her to have a foal next year but I need to learn so much more. I feel sure Tango would make a perfect horse for rehabilitation, after all she has certainly healed me, God bless this superb mare and thank you to my friend who rescued her.

MaggieF, Melbourne - Australia 2011-Jun-16 at 11:37PM

Welcome back! I am a relatively new member but when I have a few moments I love reading the comments on Forum and responding to those I am interested in. Perhaps I respond too much at present as the weather is awful and I have a little more time than usual! I am so pleased you have found a horse to love again as they become such an important part of our lives. As I am an older member my biggest fear is growing too old or demented to have horses and other animals around me. I was brought up on an isolated property and spent my childhood loving and caring for animals then I spent many 25 years away from them as a full time working, urban living Mum. It has been a huge joy for me to have animals back in my life! I have a number of horses now some I can ride and some I just love and care for. If your mare could have a foal then it would be a wonderful experience for you. Against so much contrary advice I decided to let my broken down mare, Pie, have a foal 5 years ago. Pie produced Tricka(photo horse) for me and over the past five years training and owning Tricka has given me so much incredible joy. I had never broken in a horse before and didn't contemplate breaking in Tricka until my farrier persuaded me to have a go. It was beginners luck as Tricka was incredibly easy to break in and now she is wonderful to ride. She still has much to learn and I do not ride her as often as I should but she is progressing really well. I am training her with dressage as that is the main riding form in our area. 18 months ago I retired so that I could spend more time with Tricka and my grandchildren and now I am in total clover! Soo .. I would highly recommend that you breed your mare. When the foal arrives just love it but also start teaching it basic things from an early age. I started Tricka with halter leading at 6 weeks and then a little bit of lunging in the paddock from about 6 months on. I am only a novice but I have learnt so much with Tricka so if I can give you any help I would be happy to do so.