Dear Uni Students,
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my father, Monty Roberts, on July 31, 2026.
To the world, he was known as "The Man Who Listens to Horses." To me, he was simply Dad, a man of extraordinary kindness, unwavering integrity, and an unshakable belief that trust could accomplish what force never could.
For more than eight decades, he dedicated his life to changing the way people understand and work with horses. His mission reached far beyond horsemanship. He believed that true leadership is built on communication, patience, empathy, and respect. These lessons have touched the lives of countless people around the world.
Our family is deeply grateful for the love, friendship, and support you have shown him throughout his remarkable life. Your letters, visits, stories, and shared experiences meant more to him than words can express. Together, you became part of a worldwide community united by the belief that both horses and people thrive when they are treated with kindness, understanding, and respect.
While our hearts are broken, we also find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on every time someone chooses compassion over force, listens before asking, and seeks a better partnership with a horse.
As his daughter, I have always known that one day I would be entrusted with carrying his life's work forward. It is a responsibility I accept with humility, gratitude, and determination. Together with our family and our dedicated team, we remain committed to preserving, advancing, and sharing the philosophy that meant everything to him.
The greatest tribute we can offer Monty is to continue practicing and sharing the gentle methods he devoted his life to teaching. Whether you visit the Monty Roberts International Learning Center in beautiful Solvang, California, or continue your journey through Monty Roberts University, we hope you will remain part of the community he built and help carry his message forward for future generations.
We know many of you have your own memories of Monty. We invite you to celebrate his life by sharing your stories and reflections, and by continuing to embody the principles he lived every day.
For those wishing to learn more about Monty's extraordinary life and legacy, click on this link to read a recent New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/sports/monty-roberts-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2lA.pLUT.0kDlgUeIUD4A&smid=nytcore-ios-share
If you have trouble with the NYT link, please copy and paste this link to your web browser: https://files.constantcontact.com/c5224829001/d1c98c3a-fb66-4412-8442-4384533f73b0.pdf
With heartfelt gratitude,
Debbie Roberts Loucks, Monty Roberts Legacy Director
Monty Roberts
1935–2026
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my father, Monty Roberts, on July 31, 2026.
To the world, he was known as "The Man Who Listens to Horses." To me, he was simply Dad, a man of extraordinary kindness, unwavering integrity, and an unshakable belief that trust could accomplish what force never could.
For more than eight decades, he dedicated his life to changing the way people understand and work with horses. His mission reached far beyond horsemanship. He believed that true leadership is built on communication, patience, empathy, and respect. These lessons have touched the lives of countless people around the world.
Our family is deeply grateful for the love, friendship, and support you have shown him throughout his remarkable life. Your letters, visits, stories, and shared experiences meant more to him than words can express. Together, you became part of a worldwide community united by the belief that both horses and people thrive when they are treated with kindness, understanding, and respect.
While our hearts are broken, we also find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on every time someone chooses compassion over force, listens before asking, and seeks a better partnership with a horse.
As his daughter, I have always known that one day I would be entrusted with carrying his life's work forward. It is a responsibility I accept with humility, gratitude, and determination. Together with our family and our dedicated team, we remain committed to preserving, advancing, and sharing the philosophy that meant everything to him.
The greatest tribute we can offer Monty is to continue practicing and sharing the gentle methods he devoted his life to teaching. Whether you visit the Monty Roberts International Learning Center in beautiful Solvang, California, or continue your journey through Monty Roberts University, we hope you will remain part of the community he built and help carry his message forward for future generations.
We know many of you have your own memories of Monty. We invite you to celebrate his life by sharing your stories and reflections, and by continuing to embody the principles he lived every day.
For those wishing to learn more about Monty's extraordinary life and legacy, click on this link to read a recent New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/sports/monty-roberts-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2lA.pLUT.0kDlgUeIUD4A&smid=nytcore-ios-share
If you have trouble with the NYT link, please copy and paste this link to your web browser: https://files.constantcontact.com/c5224829001/d1c98c3a-fb66-4412-8442-4384533f73b0.pdf
With heartfelt gratitude,Debbie Roberts Loucks, Monty Roberts Legacy Director
Monty Roberts
1935–2026
