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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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“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
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University Suggestion Box

Training OTTB's

By:

Bradford

Date:

2011-Mar-21 at 06:56AM

I would love to see a lesson with training off-the-track horses. I grew up with OTTB's but its been several years since I've had the oppurtunity to work with one. My new gelding has been retired for about three years and hasn't been worked with the last year due to his old owner moving. He's been a pleasure to work with so far but I have my work cut out for me with conditioning, softening the mouth, lowering his head, slowing down his paces, getting his balance better, and moving clockwise and especially his right lead. There's been several people at the barn who have adopted racehorses and have no clue what they got themselves into, and that's not fair for the horse. I'm sure there are many OTTB rescue and adoption farms that would love to donate a few horses for the university.

Candi 2011-Aug-07 at 01:55PM

I have an OTTB it has taken me 2 years to get her near a pleasure to ride. Me not being a very experienced person for re educating back then. Many lessons and patience later. More techniques on this topic would be a great help.

star 2011-Aug-07 at 03:37PM

That would be something, wouldn't it. I can just see Monty on the back of a race horse, I have a vivid imagination especiality after watching Walter won't go.
I loved it.
But you know something he'd probably succeed, he's of that caliber of horsemanship.
Are the horses you are speaking of Throughbreds, Quarterhorses or Standerbreds.
The research I have done on the above says their rehabilitation can very.
The Standerbreds are like bombshells, they tolorate so much, very patient. While the Thoroughbreds can be a bit more sensitive. And the Quarterhorse is a strong breed that needs a firm but fair hand.
All are very intelligent and willing but from what I have seen it has been bred in them to run and run fast, to win.
Probably a remidial horse for sure.
Monty has a few videos on remidial horses and how he handles them, maybe you could take a look and it will encourage you.

Candi 2011-Aug-08 at 04:32AM

Cool. I have a Thoroughbred mare she is sensitive but learns quickly. Still has an issue with her head, won't bring it down sometimes especially when she anticipates what i'm asking of her. Like Canter for instance, i trot both directions good, first canter good but after that she anticipates and thinks im going to canter again takes her a while to realize that i only want to trot and behaves her self.