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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.
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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
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My Join-Up® Experience

My First Join-Up ever

By:

Rietha&Tohbi

Date:

2013-Jan-12 at 09:58PM

Well I have to say I was pretty nervous I haven't worked with my horse Scout in a month or so and decided to start back up with a join-up and what was funny is the only thing that didn't go perfectly was the "Go Away A Lot" part haha, when I snapped my eyes on to his eyes he just kind of moseyed on leisurely haha until I threw the line behind him then he got going haha. He loped the round pin right (5) then left (5), I had my hand up and open throwing the line every once in awhile to keep pace and changed back to original direction all I did was slow my pace a lil and closed my hand and he immediately changed to a slow trot and smaller circle ear locked on me and licking and chewing, then as soon as I dropped my hand down to my midsection he dropped his head twice and then stopped and turned towards me almost right at 12 o'clock so I turned and he came right up to me it was almost so perfect I felt like I had done it with him a thousand times. Thank you Monty because I have to say I felt the connection and it was so strong it even made me tear up a lil. The follow up was really great to he even followed me in some pretty small circles and I loved turning and giving him a good rub and how calm he was. It was different for us (Scout and I) because I do believe before I got him he was handled roughly so working with him was a challenge because he would get all excitable and think I was getting after him when I was just standing there sometimes and it took awhile to get him to trust I wasn't getting after him and then when I went a month without seeing him he seemed to lose a little of that trust and the join up seemed to bring it straight back! So THANK YOU THANK YOU MONTY I only wish I would found your online university sooner because I truly believe I would've been a lot further with Scout than I am now but now I can be confident that our relationship is going to sky rocket from here!!

mustang.girl - Croatia 2013-Jan-12 at 10:11PM

Hello :)) you did a great job! That horse really trusts you! Keep going! I remember my first join up - the horse had "you finay got it right" face and I was thrilled, almoust cried... Such a good feeling!
Best wishes, stay safe!

Rietha&Tohbi 2013-Jan-13 at 12:52AM

Thank you mustang.girl I really appreciate it! It's funny what you said about the "you finally got it right" face haha Scout kind of had a "Hey! your talking my language! this is new! I like it!" face that I have never seen before and I have been working with him since Jun 2012 haha. Thank you again for the encouragement!! I just love Monty's way of teaching he really puts it in perspective and kind of makes it easier for me to learn!