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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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horsemanship.c.orr53

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2020-May-09 at 03:20AM

I was just introduced to Monty's work through one of Joe Camp's books. I've been working with a 13 yr old TB for about 4 months now with limited success. I know that at this point he doesn't trust me or respect me even though I'm doing activities with him he seems to enjoy , like walking, leading him to fresh grass that he doesn't get in his pasture, among other things. I know part of the problem is he is a fairly advanced horse and I'm a real beginner so he gets pretty frustrated with me when I've ridden him. I'm looking forward to using the join up to extablish a better connection with him and restart the relationship. I do have a question for a more experienced student. Monty says to do a join up with your horse no more than 4-6 times. Should that be done 4-6 days in a row or skip a day or two between join ups?

Thanks

Chirs orr
Seattle, WA

JoHewittVINTA 2020-May-09 at 11:39AM

Hi Chris & welcome to the Uni. In any relationship there needs to be flexibility - no 2 are identical, doesn't matter whether it's human with human or human with dog or horse or deer. Each one is an individual with different interests, needs, fears & experiences. Monty sets out a roadmap of method but it's our responsibility to fine tune that roadmap to meet the needs of our partners - in this case your horse. Join up is a conversation. If you meet up with a person & just keep having the same conversation over & over pretty soon you'll want to avoid meeting up with them ( boring ). You need to learn to read your horse - coz he's reading you constantly. Watch for signs of relaxation. Learn to control your breathing - we can speed up a horse with nothing more than shallow, swift breaths or slow them down with deep, slow breaths. Study the Uni lessons to improve & perfect your body language. It sounds like a mammoth task I know but simple changes, like not looking him in the eye & stopping your arms swinging when you approach him, communicate to him your kindly intentions. Most of all be calm & consistent. If you ask him to do something & he ignores your signals - STOP. Becoming evermore pressuring will simply end in a fight you cannot win - he's too big, too heavy, too strong & too fast. Rethink your signals, set up a situation to make it easy for him to choose the behaviour you want & more difficult, more work, to do otherwise. Then be very generous with praise when he gets it right. Yes, you are on a very long journey but I can vouch that it will bring you so much joy & happiness so it's well worth the effort. Now, to answer your specific question: it probably doesn't matter if you do consecutive days or take a day off - try both & let your horse tell you. Cheers, Jo.

conniemacklill 2020-May-09 at 06:30PM

Hi C

I have to ask, do you own a Dully halter? If not I strongly suggest you buy one. It is one of the best training tools ever made and not that expensive. If you do then be sure to go to the Uni and watch all the videos made on how to properly use it.
As Jo mentioned be sure to control your own emotions and very quick to give praise where needed. Let your horse talk to you and pay attention to his eyes, ears and body language, without him knowing you are watching, because he will be watching yours.
Be safe first and have fun
Connie Mack