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HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 1: The Little Things Lead to the Big Things

"Learn to use the non-violent Dually halter and school your horse to respect your space." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 2: Every Behavior Has a Consequence

"Learn about the use of the Dually Halter in schooling unacceptable behavior." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 3: Join-Up with a Biting Horse

"What is important is the quality of the work, not how fast you accomplish it." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 4: Dealing with Disrespectful Behaviors

"When you become clear and consistent in training your horse, the horse will learn to respect your boundaries." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 5: Acting Like a Leader

"Allow the horse to see you as a trust-worthy leader and a place of safety." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 6: How You Influence Your Horse's Behavior

"If you find yourself hurting your horse to get his behavior right, you're in the wrong." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 7: Communication Through the Dually Halter

"Any training equipment is only as good as the hands that hold it." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 8: Understanding How Cooperative Behavior Is Reinforced

"Causing the horse to be cooperative, relaxed and generous during sessions as a partner with us is imperative to an acceptable relationship." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 9: The Dually Dance with Maya Horsey

"The one who controls the feet, controls the relationship." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 10: Handling Horses in High Distraction Environments

"Never fail to recognize improvement, even very slight improvement." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 11: Communication Through Join-Up

"Body language is the most powerful conveyor of our emotions and intent." - Monty Roberts

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

Ace Part 12: Follow-Up to Assess the Partnership

"Follow-Up is an expression of a horse desiring to follow a human." Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 1: Building the Foundation of a Partnership

"It's great to have a plan, but foolish to fall in love with it." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 2: Introducing the First Saddle

"Work with small problems or small portions of big problems." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 3: Staying Calm When a Horse Has Big Reactions

"Bucking is often a display of pent-up energy, and there is no need to punish a horse for having high spirits." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 4: Introducing the Long Lines Incrementally

"A strong belief in my concepts gives me the patience to repeat procedures again and again." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 5: Rein Pressure and Line Sensitivity

"When you use the Dually Halter to long line, it acts much as a side pull would from the saddle." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 6: Training with Positive Incremental Steps

"Don’t underestimate the power of incremental learning." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 7: Working with Two Handlers

"In the absence of pain and violence; particularly human-induced pain, horses become more tranquil and willing." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

Ultima Part 8: Knowing When to End the Training Session

"It is my opinion that it is incumbent upon every horse person to learn the language of the horse." - Monty Roberts

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

Sparky Part 1: Training to Come to the Mounting Block

"Horses want to be tranquil." - Monty Roberts

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

Sparky Part 2: Creating Predictable Behavior Patterns

"Repetition will be your greatest friend once you get the environment right." - Monty Roberts

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

Sparky Part 3: Introducing the Flag

"It’s imperative for learning that you allow the horse to make the mistakes." - Monty Roberts

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

Sparky Part 4: The World of an Off the Track Thoroughbred

"Keeping yourself safe and happy is the most important part of any interaction with people or horses." - Monty Roberts

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

Sparky Part 5: Desensitization to Flags while Riding

"The intelligent rider will calmly observe and then make adjustments that will serve the needs of the horse." - Monty Roberts

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

Sparky Part 6: The Process of Retraining a Rescue Horse

"Join-Up establishes trust through communication and allows us to observe the horse’s level of soundness, sensitivity and athleticism." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE OSTEOPATHY WITH JENNY AHLROTH

Part 1: Assessment of Steel Buns

"Anyone who is interested in improving the industry will adopt my commitment to get pain out of the training of horses." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE OSTEOPATHY WITH JENNY AHLROTH

Part 2: Observing the Horse's Movement in Hand

"One should be sure to investigate the potential for physical problems before labeling the horse as having psychological problems." - Monty Roberts

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A WORD FROM MONTY

The Greatest Strength

"The greatest strength you can achieve is gentleness." - Monty Roberts

A WORD FROM MONTY

“Violence is never the answer.”

“Horses simply do not want to cooperate with anyone that would violate them.”—Monty Roberts

A WORD FROM MONTY

"Put the needs of the horse first."

"Your horse is critical. His needs must be met first, and if his needs are not met, your performance will pay a price."—Monty Roberts

A WORD FROM MONTY

Freedom of Choice in Learning

"Horses will always seek a safe place." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Part 1: How Horses See the World

"Horses have an innate fear of small, enclosed, dark spaces." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Part 2: Light and Darkness in Trailer Loading

"Let your horses celebrate as they accomplish tasks they found challenging." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Part 3: Let Them Learn to Load, Don't Force to Load

"To focus, the horse has to move his head." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Part 4: Anatomical and Psychological Considerations

"Horses will be concerned about their survival when they come upon something new." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Doctor Seamans Part 1: How Horse Vision Works

"The horse uses his eyes first; smell is secondary." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Doctor Seamans Part 2: The Equine Eye

"Understand how a horse learns so you can understand how to communicate with the horse." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Doctor Seamans Part 3: Blindspots, Balance, and Life Experiences

"If the horse's ear is pointed at you, it's likely the eye is looking at you." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE VISION

Doctor Seamans Part 4: Overcoming Obstacles and Fears

"Horses don't mind doing the same thing over and over again." - Monty Roberts

HEART RATES OF HUMANS AND HORSES

Part 1: The Horse and Your Heart

"Good horsemen should practice controlling their heart rate, diaphragm and breathing rate." - Monty Roberts

HEART RATES OF HUMANS AND HORSES

Part 2: Playing with Your Horse's Energy

"Learn to control your physiology in order to help your horses." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Introduction to Join-Up

"Join-Up is the process of communicating with the horse to create an environment of cooperation."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Orientation to the Round Pen

"Learning should be an ever-changing and never-ending process. To keep an open mind is essential."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Release at 2 O'Clock

"Only through willingness can true harmony be found."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Flight Distance and Turns

"Man should have the freedom to choose and so should the horse."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Line Handling Skills

"Learning should be looked upon as a way of having fun."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

The Four Gestures

"Since horses are flight animals, they react and respond rather than initiate."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Join-Up and Follow-Up

"It is difficult to get it right with your horse until you get it right with yourself."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

Join-Up Session

"Each horse reacts to man in a different way. Therefore, every Join-Up is unique."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP®

My Horse Won't Draw to Me

"Remedial problems are, in almost every instance, the product of training error."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 1 - Elementary Lesson of Communication

"Pay attention to safety, it is the most critical element in all of horsemanship." – Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 2 - Join-Up

"Horses are the best teachers of Join-Up." – Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 3 - Dually Work

"It is important to give the horse an option, and attempt to allow the horse a clear choice." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 4 - How to Tie Your Horse

"It is my recommendation that all students learn a minimum of three knots: the slip knot, the bowline and the clove hitch." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 5 - Grooming

"Cleaning the horse should be considered incidental to staying safe." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 6 - Tacking Up

"No remedial horse should be utilized for youthful or inexperienced riders." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 7 - Mounting

"The youthful rider will find the mounting block particularly helpful." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 8 - Riding Basics

"The beginner rider should focus on safety and moving the horse forward, stopping and turning and the appropriate cues for these basic procedures." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

Part 9 - Lesson for Our Future

"It is our obligation to imprint young people with the clear and certain conclusion that violence is never the answer." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR TEENS

Communicating with Horses

"Adrenaline down, learning up" - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR TEENS

Riding Basics

"Breathing is critically important to successfully maintaining low adrenaline levels." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITHOUT A ROUND PEN / HEAD SHY

Part 1

"Every time you approach your horse in the field, the stable or the round pen, you are communicating in the language Equus." -- Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITHOUT A ROUND PEN / HEAD SHY

Part 2

“No horse is born head-shy, but he is by instinct protective of this area.” – Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Learning to Use the Dually Halter

"The greatest strength a man can achieve is gentleness."—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Fitting Instructions

"The most important piece of equipment in horse training are the hands that hold it"—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Working with the Dually

"Make it easy for him to do right and difficult for him to do wrong."—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Learning to Lead

"If you’re unable to smile while working with your horse, it is likely that you need to improve your methods."—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Creating the Sweet Spot

"Failure is an opportunity to learn."—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Standing Still

"These ideas work because they are rooted in the natural instincts of the horse."—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Preparing for the Farrier

"If he is about to learn, stay out of his way."—Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER

Walking Like a Crab

"It is a teacher's duty to create an environment in which the student can learn."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING for the Single-Line Longed Horse

Part 1 - Side Effects of Single-Line Longeing

"Many people watch, but few see."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING for the Single-Line Longed Horse

Part 2 - Single-Line Longeing & the Spine

"The horses are talking, just listen."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING for the Single-Line Longed Horse

Part 3 - Fitting the Surcingle

"It's not what you use, it's how you use what you use."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING for the Single-Line Longed Horse

Part 4 - Fitting the Bridle, Side Reins & Long Lines

"A good trainer can hear a horse speak to him. A great trainer can hear the horse whisper."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING for the Single-Line Longed Horse

Part 5 - Driving in the Long Lines

"So long as you're not afraid of horses and you believe this method will work, you can do it."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING for the Single-Line Longed Horse

Part 6 - Traveling with the Circle

"A bad workman blames his tools; but have you noticed how the best workmen always have the best tools?"—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 1 - Equipment

"The eyes of a horseman, like those of an artist, are tools indeed."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 2 - Feet and Hands

"Develop a sensitivity to each move you make, each gesture, each flick of your eyes, the horse is watching you."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 3 - Driving Position

"It is critical to remember that your body is communicating whether you realize it or not."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 4 - Turning

"Trust is established by working around horses in an utterly predictable manner."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 5 - Off the Dually

"I am committed to each stage of learning as if it was the only stage in existence."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 6 - Off the Bit

"Time is not the important thing! Good horses are."—Monty Roberts

LONG LINING 101

Part 7 - Quality Time

"I believe that much of my success is due to my commitment to the process and not to the outcome."—Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 1: Into-Pressure or Opposition Reflex

"Horses are naturally inclined to push into pressure." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 2: Horses Behave as Prey Animals

"Trained Off Pressure (TOP) training is for all breeds and disciplines." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 3: Good Timing and Safety Precautions

“When you are doing your work right, repetition is your greatest friend. When you are doing your work wrong, repetition is your greatest enemy.” - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 4: Positive Thigmotaxis and the TOP Pole

"Positive Thigmotaxis is the most important behavioral pattern in the horse's brain." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 5: How to Stop Your Horse from Boot Biting

"Horses will go away from pressure or into pressure depending on their training and what you do." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 6: The Anatomically Correct Cue to Ask for a Lead

"Ask the horse that's trained off pressure to enter the lead in a way that is anatomically correct." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 7: Monty's Tips for Flying Lead Changes

"Lead changes are most efficiently executed when the spine is straight." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 8: How Our Legs Influence the Bend in the Horse's Spine

"Flying lead changes are an important part of virtually every athletic endeavor." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 9: How to Help the Horse that Drops His Shoulder on a Turn

"In horse training there is no place for anger or violence." - Monty Roberts

TRAINED OFF PRESSURE (TOP)

Part 10: The Counter Canter

"Horses should learn to move off pressure through pain free, incremental training sessions." - Monty Roberts

TYING KNOTS

Part 1: How to Tie a Bowline Knot

"The bowline is the king of knots, every horse person should learn it." - Monty Roberts

TYING KNOTS

Part 2: How to Tie a Quick Release Knot

"The knowledge of the bowline, the slip knot and the clove hitch is essential for every horseman." - Monty Roberts

TYING KNOTS

Part 3: How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot

"The knowledge of the bowline, the slip knot and the clove hitch is essential for every horseman." - Monty Roberts

THE MOUNTING BLOCK

Introduction

"It is imperative that your horse migrates to the mounting block and stops and stands perfectly still until you have fully mounted." - Monty Roberts

THE MOUNTING BLOCK

The Next Step

"It is imperative that your horse migrates to the mounting block and stops and stands perfectly still until you have fully mounted." - Monty Roberts

THE MOUNTING BLOCK

Schooling with an English Saddle

"It is imperative that your horse migrates to the mounting block and stops and stands perfectly still until you have fully mounted." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 1: Approaching a Nervous Horse Safely

“Learn to live by the principles of PICNIC: positive instant consequences and negative instant consequences.” - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 2: The Peaceful Approach

“Don’t catch your horse; let your horse catch you.” - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 3: First Time in the Roundpen

"Join-Up gives the horse a choice to come to you." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 4: How to Become Your Horse's Best Friend Forever

"A good partner for the horse will renounce all forms of violent punishment. " - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 5: Partnering Up with Your Horse

"You're not the boss of your horse, be her partner." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 6: Promise You'll Never Hurt a Horse

"Let your horse learn, don't force your horse to learn." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 7: How to Help a Sensitive Horse

"Horses can't lie." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 8: Learning to Read the Horse's Intentions

"Often the most sensitive and intelligent horses require the most caution from their trainers." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 9: Adding Each Challenge Incrementally

"No matter the discipline, backing up is an essential skill." - Monty Roberts

THE HORSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT

Sunny Part 10: Sunny's First Human Rider

"Striking the horse is wrong and it doesn't improve the outcome" - Monty Roberts

CATCHING YOUR HORSE IN THE PASTURE

Part 1: Approaching with a calm demeanor

"Never catch your horse. Let your horse catch you." - Monty Roberts

CATCHING YOUR HORSE IN THE PASTURE

Part 2: Communicating with your eyes

"Looking your horse in the eye means 'go away.'” - Monty Roberts

CATCHING YOUR HORSE IN THE PASTURE

Part 3: Slow is fast

"Good human habits create good horses; bad human habits create bad horses." - Monty Roberts

CATCHING YOUR HORSE IN THE PASTURE

Part 4: Horses are creatures of habit

"It is so important to remember that everything you do with a horse is training." - Monty Roberts

CATCHING YOUR HORSE IN THE PASTURE

Part 5: Letting your horse catch you

"Never catch your horse; let your horse catch you." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Koa Part 1: How to Be a Trusted Leader

"Allow the horse to choose to be with you or away from you." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Koa Part 2: Loading in a Stock Trailer

"The Dually Halter is a great tool for the training to load in the trailer." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Koa Part 3: The Horse Responds as a Flight Animal

"Horses want to be safe." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Koa Part 4: Loading into Trailers with a Narrow Door

"Do your best to configure your trailer so that it meets the horse's needs." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Koa Part 5: Building Trust in the Trailer Loading Process

"The horse will follow the Dually Halter believing there will be no pain involved." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Charlotte Part 1: Reducing the Horse's Resistance

"In all your training, safely address the needs of the horse." - Monty Roberts

STRATEGIES FOR TRAILER LOADING

Charlotte Part 2: Backing Up Anywhere

"Practice backing up every day until it becomes an easy, comfortable task for the horse." - Monty Roberts

GROUND MANNERS FOR YOUR EQUINE PARTNER

Marley Part 1: Using an Artificial Arm

"A huge percentage of accidents involving humans and horses are caused by the human, not the horse." - Monty Roberts

GROUND MANNERS FOR YOUR EQUINE PARTNER

Marley Part 2: Going from Volatility to Relaxation by Taking Tiny Steps

"When you're getting your work right, repetition is your greatest friend." - Monty Roberts

GROUND MANNERS FOR YOUR EQUINE PARTNER

Marley Part 3: Setting the Horse Up to Respond Correctly

"Wild horses are the best teachers." - Monty Roberts

GROUND MANNERS FOR YOUR EQUINE PARTNER

Marley Part 4: Enlisting a More Experienced Horse for Support

"Consider enlisting the help of a mature and experienced gelding." - Monty Roberts

GROUND MANNERS FOR YOUR EQUINE PARTNER

Marley Part 5: Understanding the Horse's Language

"Violence must have no part in the process of Join-Up." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 1: Fitting the X-Small Dually Halter

"The schooling rope of the Dually Halter should rest on the bony bridge of the nose, not so low as to compress the airways." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 2: Training with the X-Small Dually Halter

"There is no such thing as teaching, only learning." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 3: Picking Up Feet

"Make sure that all movements around the foal are quiet, methodical and synchronized." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 4: Leading and Standing Still

"School until the foal is comfortable with the request for movement." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 5: Small Goals for Young Foals

"Live by the principles of Join-Up throughout the many months of rearing your foal." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 6: Join-Up with Foals

"Make sure all movements around the foal are calm, consistent and clear." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH FOALS

Lesson 7: Kindergarten

"Always work with your foal without violence or force." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER: THE FOUR STEPS

Step 1: Forward and Backward

"Your horse should be calm and respond to your directions with a low adrenaline level." - Monty Roberts."

DUALLY HALTER: THE FOUR STEPS

Step 2: Side pull

"Horses need to be trained bilaterally." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER: THE FOUR STEPS

Step 3: Leading

"Crossing the body axis is an important aspect of communication." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY HALTER: THE FOUR STEPS

Step 4: The Dance

"I have found yawning to be a positive sign of cooperation." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 1: Proper Leading Causes Good Manners

"Virtually all manners begin with leading." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 2: Day 1 Traditional leading for Buddha, Spencer and Concerto

"When the horse’s head is out in front of the human, then the horse is leading and the human is driving." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 3: Day 2 Schooling Buddha

"Overstride is a critical barometer to relaxation, joint rotation and coordination." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 4: Day 2 Schooling Spencer

"Proper schooling is the key to achieving relaxed proper leading." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 5: Improved leading for Buddha on Day 3

"The most effective positioning of the horse when leading is with the horse’s nose at the handler’s shoulder." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 6: Measuring Buddha's Achievement on Day 4

"If the student is about to learn, stay out of his way." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 7: Improved leading for Spencer on Day 3

"As horses improve in leading, their manners improve at the same time." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 8: Measuring Spencer's Achievement on Day 4

"We are more effective utilizing calm and patient methods whether we are dealing with horses or people." - Monty Roberts

A COURSE ON LEADING YOUR HORSE

Part 9: Day of Celebration for Concerto, Buddha and Spencer

"Communication is the cornerstone of violence-free training." - Monty Roberts

REWARD AND REVERSE

Lesson 1: The Release Is the Reward

"Training the horse to find value in standing still is fundamental." - Monty Roberts

REWARD AND REVERSE

Lesson 2: Reverse Is Imperative

"Reverse tends to cause the horse's mind to be in complete unison with you." - Monty Roberts

REWARD AND REVERSE

Lesson 3: Adding Obstacles for Advanced Level Skills

"Use the Dually Halter and become proficient in the elements of its use." - Monty Roberts

REWARD AND REVERSE

Lesson 4: Accelerated Obstacle Training

"Place safety at the top of your priority list." - Monty Roberts

REWARD AND REVERSE

Lesson 5: Pièce de Résistance

"Failure is an opportunity to learn." - Monty Roberts

REWARD AND REVERSE

Lesson 6: Magic Happens When You Meet Your Horse's Needs

"Only through willingness can true harmony be found." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH CHRIS MORRIS

Lesson 1: Forward and Back

"Put a smile in your line." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH CHRIS MORRIS

Lesson 2: Side to Side

"Distractions produce an opportunity for the education of the horse." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH CHRIS MORRIS

Lesson 3: How to Lead

"The handler's correct position is at the horse's head." - Monty Roberts

DUALLY DANCE WITH CHRIS MORRIS

Lesson 4: Putting the Moves Together

"Work quietly, and keep your horse calm." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Boris Part 1: Communicating with the Horse

"Every time you approach your horse, in the field, the stable or the round pen, you are communicating in the language of Equus." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Boris Part 2: Fear of the Rasp

"Use instant positive consequences for positive behaviors." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Boris Part 3: From Fear to Fun

"Never cause the horse pain in the training process." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Ronnie the Draft Horse Needs Ground Training

"Good ground manners translate to cooperative behavior under saddle." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Ronnie Is Afraid of Crowds

"Horses will accept scary objects if they trust that nothing painful will happen." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Ronnie Learns to Relax

"A good partner for the horse will renounce all forms of violent punishment." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Ronnie the Great Riding Horse

"Stretch the horse's performance a little bit at a time." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

A Horse that's Afraid of Tractors

"Horses are neophobic by nature." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

A Horse that Chases Tractors

"There is no such thing as teaching, only learning." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Anyone Can Do Join-Up: Martin Clunes

"We’re all beginners of one sort or another, and we can always learn." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Special Guest Martin Clunes: Long Lining

"Long lining is, quite possibly, one of the most valuable talents that a horseman can seek to perfect." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Meet Ronnie the Clydesdale

"Most Clydesdales are gentle giants and very willing to learn." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Scary Objects Overhead

"It is extremely important for all horsepeople to imprint a value of standing still within the minds of their horses." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Big Bruce

"A good horse person takes the position that at any one time one should work with small problems or small portions of big problems." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Accelerated Learning

"Accelerated learning is ideal for horses that are energetic and quick learners." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Bruce's First Rider

"Draft horses are different types of learners than most other breeds of horses." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Body Language and Schooling

"Everybody and anybody can be a horse whisperer." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Walking Your Horse Over a Tarp

"Once you begin to dictate to the horse, demanding obedience or causing pain, you will most likely have to employ strong-arm tactics throughout the life of the horse." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MARTIN CLUNES

Loading Horses in the Trailer

"Horses that won’t load into a trailer need to do a lot of groundwork first." - Monty Roberts

LEARNING WITH ANDREW MCLEAN

Lesson 1: How Does a Horse Learn?

"Be a lifelong learner." - Monty Roberts

LEARNING WITH ANDREW MCLEAN

Lesson 2: Fear and Habituation

"Horses are frightened of anything that they are not familiar with." - Monty Roberts

LEARNING WITH ANDREW MCLEAN

Lesson 3: The Elements of Operant Conditioning

"There are, in my opinion, no bad horses." - Monty Roberts

LEARNING WITH ANDREW MCLEAN

Lesson 4: Reinforcing Behavior and Classical Conditioning

"We have three seconds in which to express contentment or discontent with the actions of our horses." - Monty Roberts

INTRINSIC HORSE TRAINING WITH FLORIAN OBERPARLEITER

Part 1: New Perspectives on Liberty Training

"Whatever the discipline, the use of the whip to produce pain is unacceptable."—Monty Roberts

INTRINSIC HORSE TRAINING WITH FLORIAN OBERPARLEITER

Part 2: Principles of Yielding to Pressure

"To begin training, pair the pressure cues with body language to communicate your requests."-Monty Roberts

INTRINSIC HORSE TRAINING WITH FLORIAN OBERPARLEITER

Part 3: Yielding Through Body Language

"With the use of body language, we can utilize a communication system already built into the communication system of the horse."-Monty Roberts

INTRINSIC HORSE TRAINING WITH FLORIAN OBERPARLEITER

Part 4: Technical Leading

"In all your horsemanship experiences keep an open mind, observe new ideas and make your choices."-Monty Roberts

INTRINSIC HORSE TRAINING WITH FLORIAN OBERPARLEITER

Part 5: The Parked Horse

"Flight is the first choice of the horse who believes that survival is at stake."-Monty Roberts

WORKING ON YOUR HORSE'S MANNERS

Part 1: Using Humane Equipment

"The one who controls the feet controls the relationship." - Monty Roberts

WORKING ON YOUR HORSE'S MANNERS

Part 2: Join-Up with a Reticent Horse

"Listen to your horse and work to create a partnership." - Monty Roberts

WORKING ON YOUR HORSE'S MANNERS

Part 3: Positive Instant Consequences and Negative Instant Consequences

"The horseman should never worry about the mistakes the horse makes." - Monty Roberts

WORKING ON YOUR HORSE'S MANNERS

Part 4: Body Language First

"Give all cues with consistent body language." - Monty Roberts

WORKING ON YOUR HORSE'S MANNERS

Part 5: Let the Line Smile

"Horses are very quick to learn how to bring a smile back in the line." - Monty Roberts

WORKING ON YOUR HORSE'S MANNERS

Part 6: Standing Still for Bathing

"Show the horse that there is no pain connected to the water from the hose." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A HORSE TO PICK UP HIS FEET

Part 1: Early Sessions in Picking Up the Feet

"Schooling the horse for undesirable behavior should be instant, not harsh." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A HORSE TO PICK UP HIS FEET

Part 2: Take a Walk Between Training Segments

"Reward your horse with a smile in the line when he is cooperative." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING A HORSE TO PICK UP HIS FEET

Part 3: Consistent and Incremental Training

"Be sure to allow time for training your horse before introducing him to the farrier." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 1: Learning to Stand Still

"Create a ritualistic pattern of handling the horse." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 2: Introducing the Farrier

"In early training, ask your horse to stand still for short amounts of time." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 3: Using a Fake Arm for the Hind Feet

"Allow your horse time to relax." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 4: Picking Up the Feet

"Cause the horse to want to stand still for handling." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 5: Form a Partnership Using Join-Up

"Join-Up is a good way to start work on any behavioral problem." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 6: Raising the Challenge Incrementally

"Working through the worry helps overcome the horse’s fears." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 7: Fear of the Farrier's Tools

"Sounds and visual elements can trigger a memory of a bad experience." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 8: Increasing the Distance

"The more repetitions you do with the horse feeling positive, the happier and more confident the horse gets." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 9: How to Move Around a Horse

"Every time you approach your horse you are communicating in the language Equus." - Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL FOR THE FARRIER

Lesson 10: Using Smaller Cues

"The flight animal relies upon his legs to carry him to flee for survival." - Monty Roberts

SPECIAL EVENT

Access All Areas: Part 1

"I love to work with horses, and I have fun improving their performance whenever I can." - Monty Roberts

SPECIAL EVENT

Access All Areas: Part 2

"We should immediately understand that acting violently towards the horse does nothing but convince him that we are predators and are out to cause him harm." - Monty Roberts

SPECIAL EVENT

Access All Areas: Part 3

“A good horse trainer can get a horse to do what he wants him to do. A great trainer can get a horse to want to do it.” - Monty Roberts

SPECIAL EVENT

Access All Areas: Part 4

"Take the time, keep the adrenaline level low and always regard safety as the number-one priority." - Monty Roberts

THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE HORSE

Part 1: Earning the Trust of Your Sensitive Horse

"Tell your sensitive horse that you will not hurt him, and uphold that promise for the balance of your life." - Monty Roberts

THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE HORSE

Part 2: Helping Horses Overcome Fear

"The first step in helping a horse overcome fear is to remove pain and force from the training scenario." - Monty Roberts

THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE HORSE

Part 3: How to Have a Brave Horse

"We need to break each lesson down into small steps so that the horse’s trust in us and confidence in himself grows." - Monty Roberts

HORSE AGILITY WITH MARTINA HÖBLING

Lesson 1: Introducing Obstacles

"Reward your horse with a release of pressure." - Monty Roberts

HORSE AGILITY WITH MARTINA HÖBLING

Lesson 2: Using Your Body Language

"Incremently increase the challenge." - Monty Roberts

HORSE AGILITY WITH MARTINA HÖBLING

Lesson 3: Directing Your Horse Over Obstacles

"Be aware of what you communicate to your horse with your body language." - Monty Roberts

HORSE AGILITY WITH MARTINA HÖBLING

Lesson 4: Keeping the Horse's Attention on You at Liberty

"The leader of the herd chooses the direction, disciplines the adolescents and rules the family in a rather soft and non-violent manner." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING WITH MICHAEL WAKEFIELD

Teaching Your Horse Voice Cues and Rein Aids

"Driving is a logical component of being gentle to the extreme." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING WITH MICHAEL WAKEFIELD

Driving Patterns and Movements

"For the driving horse, abrupt left and right movements are the Achilles heel." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING WITH MICHAEL WAKEFIELD

Teaching the Half Pass

"Give time for the horse to think and learn." - Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LONG LINING

Part 1: Elementary Procedures for Advanced Techniques

"One benefit of Long Lining is to cause your horse to follow your hands better." - Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LONG LINING

Part 2: Using Ground Poles

"Horses react appropriately while waiting for the human to get it right." - Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LONG LINING

Part 3: Fancy Footwork

“If you stay calm and give your horse a chance to learn, he’ll try for you.” - Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LONG LINING

Part 4: Extreme Long Lining

"Goals should be set and met." - Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LONG LINING

Part 5: Quality Time

“If you stay calm and give your horse a chance to learn, he’ll try for you.” - Monty Roberts

SPOOKY KADINA CHRONICLES

Part 1 - Spooky Kadina Join-Up

“Join-Up is response-based, not demand-based.”—Monty Roberts

SPOOKY KADINA CHRONICLES

Part 2 - Kadina and the Pole

“Horses thrive in a cooperative environment.”—Monty Roberts

SPOOKY KADINA CHRONICLES

Part 3 - Kadina and the Plastic Bag

“If you want a horse to be comfortable around you, move smoothly.”—Monty Roberts

SPOOKY KADINA CHRONICLES

Part 4 - Kadina and the Stream

“Horses are visual thinkers, responding only in the present to images the brain receives.”—Monty Roberts

SPOOKY KADINA CHRONICLES

Part 5 - It Rained Again Last Night

“Trust building is a never-ending process.”—Monty Roberts

SPOOKY KADINA CHRONICLES

Part 6 - Kadina and the Lake

“Once we have trust, the whole process of learning is accelerated.”—Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 1 - Evaluation

“Horses will synchronize with their rider or handler.” – Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 2 - Join-Up and Follow-Up

“Trust is the key to everything I do around horses.” – Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 3 - Behavior Shaping

"The most important aspect of my work is the building of trust." -- Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 4 - Putting on the Dually Halter

"Continue to work with the horse until you can end any given session on a positive note." -- Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 5 - Getting Ready for the Bridle

"You can repair trust using the horse’s language, Equus." - Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 6 - The Honey Stick

"Head shy and ear shy conditions should be treated in the same manner." -- Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 7 - Moving the Feet

"Slow is fast." -- Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 8 - Introducing the Bit

"We, as “behavior-shaping” horsemen, must work to become competent at creating partnerships with our horses." - Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 9 - Introducing the Bit with Bridle

"If a headshy condition was caused by human mistreatment, then it is the horseperson's obligation to work with the animal in an effort to regain its trust." - Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 10 - Introducing the Browband with Bit & Bridle

"For headshy horses, create an environment where the horse repeatedly anticipates pain to the area of the head and then does not experience it." - Monty Roberts

GEORGIA'S PHOBIAS

Part 11 - Putting on the complete Bridle with Reins

"The horse is the quintessential flight animal. When pressure is applied to the relationship, he will almost always choose to flee rather than fight." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 1: What's Rocking Rocky's World?

"The flight animal's first reaction is to flee, using speed to escape from danger." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 2: Hello, Centaur! (Rocky)

"Join-Up is the result of deep communication in a shared language." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 3: From Centaur to Human (Rocky)

"Join-Up heralds an end to isolation by establishing a bond through communication." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 4: Hope for the Headshy Horse (Rocky)

"The roundpen is the place where two entities come together; at first they are disconnected, but then with proper discourse they become harmonious and synchronized." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 5: Join-Up with Abigail (Day 1)

"Horses take me for what I am, but they judge me by what I do." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 6: Dually Work with Abigail (Day 1)

"It is important to keep adrenaline down when woking with horses." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 7: The Centaur at Work (Abigail Day 1)

"Our body is speaking with each gesture we make." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 8: The Centaur in Motion (Abigail Day 1)

"Mother nature created within flight animals the tendency to synchronize with animate objects near them." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 9: Just a Spoonful of Honey (Abigail Day 1)

"Horses are simple: they have a flawless memory but no ego or greed." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 10: Introducing the Bit (Abigail Day 1)

"It is critical to the learning process that the student maintains a cool head and an attitude of enjoyment." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 11: Transition to Human (Abigail Day 1)

"If you are doing your work right, repetition is your greatest friend." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 12: Second Join-Up with Abigail (Day 2)

"Follow-Up is the verification of the equine student accepting the communication efforts of the human trainer." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 13: Pressing the Envelope

"Horses can't lie." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 14: The Fulcrum Moment with Spoon and Bit

"Take a break if you feel anger or fear coming on." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 15: Repetition - Friend or Foe?

"The number one worst piece of horsemanship on earth is violence." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 16: Freedom with Motion

"It is not good enough to get your horse to do what you want. It is far better to cause your horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 17: The Final Day

"My goal is to leave the world a better place than I found it, for horses and for people, too." - Monty Roberts

CENTAUR SERIES

Part 18: Extreme Bridling

"Find something you love, and you'll never work another day in your life." – Monty Roberts

MOUSE LEARNS TO TRUST

The Lake and the Stream

"Whatever the challenge is, you can achieve the desired goals through incremental requests." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MONTY ROBERTS INSTRUCTORS

Miguel Lupiano: Training with the Dually Halter

"The horse learns from the consequences of his behavior." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MONTY ROBERTS INSTRUCTORS

Miguel Lupiano: Communicating with Your Body Language

"Communicate your intention with clear and consistent body language." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MONTY ROBERTS INSTRUCTORS

International Learning Center: Join-Up

"Learning is an ever-changing and never-ending process." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MONTY ROBERTS INSTRUCTORS

International Learning Center: First Saddle

"Horses will synchronize with their rider or handler." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MONTY ROBERTS INSTRUCTORS

International Learning Center: Long Lining

"Join-Up is the centerpiece of all communication when using my concepts." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH MONTY ROBERTS INSTRUCTORS

International Learning Center: Student Long Lining

"The good horse person will move things along, keeping the horses' interest and watching them learn." - Monty Roberts

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Lesson 1: A Horse Called Lunatic Joins Up

"Being spooky is one of the most natural conditions in the world of equine behavior." - Monty Roberts

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Lesson 2: Lunatic's Progress

"Distractibility can be successfully used to train your horse." - Monty Roberts

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Lesson 3: Lunatic Crosses the Lake and Stream

"Look upon spookiness as an opportunity to have fun working with your animal." - Monty Roberts

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Lesson 4: Lunatic and the Centaur

"Repetition will be your greatest friend once you get the environment right." - Monty Roberts

FOAL HANDLING

Part 1: Dances with Foals

"Do not jerk, shout, pull or otherwise raise the adrenaline level in the foal." - Monty Roberts

FOAL HANDLING

Part 2: How to Make the Foal Handler

"Adjust and use the Foal Handler precisely according to recommendations." - Monty Roberts

FOAL HANDLING

Part 3: How to Use the Foal Handler

"It is critical to maintain the Foal Handler with proper cleaning as suggested." - Monty Roberts

FOAL HANDLING

Part 4: Think Like a Foal

"Never leave a halter on an unattended foal." - Monty Roberts

CREATING TRUST IN RESCUED WILD HORSES

Lesson 1: Dixie and the Lake and Stream

"The act of trusting someone is clearly the property of the individual who chooses to trust." - Monty Roberts

CREATING TRUST IN RESCUED WILD HORSES

Lesson 2: Hard to Catch

"We should not demand that any horse gives us its trust until we earn it." - Monty Roberts

CREATING TRUST IN RESCUED WILD HORSES

Lesson 3: Ritualistic Habituation

"Work incrementally and repetitively, creating a sense of familiarity with the procedures." - Monty Roberts

CREATING TRUST IN RESCUED WILD HORSES

Lesson 4: Advance and Retreat

"Reward the horse in the way the horse understands." - Monty Roberts

CREATING TRUST IN RESCUED WILD HORSES

Lesson 5: The Bubble

"When you are doing your work right, repetition is your greatest friend. When you are doing your work wrong, repetition is your greatest enemy." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 1 Lesson1: Starting with Join-Up

"Use communication to establish trust, support the horse's learning and earn a position of leadership." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 1 Lesson 2: Accepting the Saddle

"Meet the needs of the horse." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 1 Lesson 3: Why Use the Long Lines?

"If you are light-handed on the first day and you set the environment up so they 'get it' then you can stay light-handed for the life of the horse." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 1 Lesson 4: First Rider Is a Dummy

"Practice with safe, experienced horses to learn these techniques before you apply them to remedial or green horses." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 1 Lesson 5: Ridden by a Professional

"Always put safety first." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 1 Lesson 6: Quality Time

"With Quality Time, I have no obligations and my horse has no obligations." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 2 Lesson 1: Saddled Up for Join-Up

"Repeat the process of Join-Up on consecutive days." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 2 Lesson 2: Join-Up with a Dummy

"Make sure you are working on good footing." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 2 Lesson 3: Long Lining with a Dummy

"Make sure the area in which you are working does not have any potentially frightening objects." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 2 Lesson 4: Join-Up with the Rider

"End each of your procedures, and the day, on as positive a note as possible." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 3 Lesson 1: Brakes and Steering

"Do not use pain or force at any time." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 3 Lesson 2: Walk, Trot and Canter with the Rider

"Remember the value in walking away to solidify learning." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 4 Lesson 1: Familiar Procedures

"Training is a balance between creating new challenges and establishing a safe environment." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 4 Lesson 2: A Little Help From Our Friends

"The primary element in the process of learning is communication." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 5 Lesson 1: Improving Brakes and Steering

"If you trust a horse to make the right decision, you can build a valuable and productive partnership." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 5 Lesson 2: Increasing the Rider's Aids

"Horses thrive in cooperative environments." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 5 Lesson 3: Ready for the Big World

"Be quick to reward." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 5 Lesson 4: Introducing the Hallway System

"Protect your horse from what he believes to be dangerous." Monty Roberts

TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE: FIRST WEEK

Day 5 Lesson 5: The Start of a Racehorse

"A safe environment is one in which learning can take place." - Monty Roberts

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HORSE TO TIE

Lesson 1: Step by Step Safe Procedures

"Never tie your horse with the line clipped on the schooling rings of the halter." - Monty Roberts

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HORSE TO TIE

Lesson 2: Preventing Pull Back with Maisy the Draft Horse

"Pulling back is a symptom of the phenomenon of into-pressure." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Bonus Lesson: Unusually on Track

"The horse will learn while having fun." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Lesson 1: Starting Unusually, Monty's Way

"Train without pain or force." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Lesson 2: Unusually Saddled

"Make sufficient time to achieve your goals." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Lesson 3: Learning Long Lining with Unusually

"Be bilateral in all of your training." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Lesson 4: Unusually Riding

"Stay the course and smile." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Lesson 5: Building the Foundation with Unusually

"Everything we do affected our horse." - Monty Roberts

A GOOD START FOR A RACEHORSE

Lesson 6: Unusually Finds a Friend

"Be quick to reward." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Classroom Presentation: The Nature of the Foal

"Foals have short attention spans and learn best through incremental, short sessions." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 1 Lesson 1: The Mare Is Her Foal's Whole World

"Do not interfere with the mare and foal bonding." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 1 Lesson 2: Model the Behavior You Want to Train

"All procedures around foals should be done as quietly and as kindly as possible." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 1 Lesson 3: Putting on the First Halter

"It is important that a foal does not regard human touch as uncomfortable or frightening." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 1 Lesson 4: The Mare-Foal Bond

"A horse always knows that you are human and you should be mindful of the fact that he is a horse." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 2 Lesson 5: Getting the Right Things Happening

"I will attempt always to educate you in tactics that will produce results without violence." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 2 Lesson 6: Shutting Down the Flight Response

"The physiological state induced by fear responses is detrimental to learning." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 2 Lesson 7: Learning to Lead

"Foals have short concentration spans." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 2 Lesson 8: Further Leading

"He who controls the feet, controls the relationship." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 2 Lesson 9: Equus Education Question and Answer

"Horses and foals thrive in a cooperative environment." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 3 Lesson 10: Educated Responses

"Before you begin training, make sure the foal is physically and mentally capable of learning." - Monty Roberts

FOAL EDUCATION WITH LEIGH WILLS

Session 3 Lesson 11: Gaining Confidence

"With foals, use multiple short training sessions." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Bob Part 1: Timing the Release of Pressure

"Get your horse thinking about approaching obstacles in a relaxed manner." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Bob Part 2: Repetition Is the Centerpiece of Learning

"Remember that repetition is the heart and soul of learning." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Bob Part 3: Horses Want to Be Safe

"The good trainer can get a horse to do most anything; the great trainer can cause the horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

The Monty Roberts International Learning Center

"Learning is an ever-changing and never-ending process."

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 1: Dually Halter

"Do not underestimate the power of schooling the horse to willingly back-up." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 2: The Bridge to Success

"Work without stress and excitement." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 3: Training Wheels

"Ensure safe footing for loading." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 4: Love to Load

"Never tie your horse in a trailer while the back gate or ramp is open." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 5: Kinza the Horse that Would Not Load

"Training the horse to load should take place on a day when there is no need for travel." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 6: Loading Lesson with Certified Instructor Courtney Dunn

"Make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 7: Challenging Conditions

"Use a lead line of appropriate length to safely train your horse to load." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 8: Step-Up Trailer Safety Tips

"Train your horse to come off pressure of the Dually Halter." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 9: Being Prepared to Load an Untrained Horse

"You can’t blame the horse for fearing the trailer." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING TO LOAD SAFELY IN THE TRAILER

Lesson 10: Taking the Time to Train

"No pain should ever be involved in loading a horse" - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 1: First Touch

"Ensuring the safety of handlers and horses is absolutely critical to maintaining low adrenaline." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 2: First Halter

"The horse will synchronize with the adrenaline level of the handler." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 3: First Leading

"Reward for an untouched horse is the release of pressure, such as walking away from it." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 4: Quality Time

"My life’s goal is to leave the world a better place for horses, and for people too." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 5: Progress in Haltering

"Adrenaline down, learning up" - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 6: Leading with a Smile

"Put a smile in the line." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 7: Adopting Wild Mustangs

"Wild horses are fantastic teachers." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 8: Creating a Sweet Spot in the Chute

"Safety is the paramount theme in the entire body of my work." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 9: How to Touch a Wild Mustang

"Walking away should be used only when the horse gives you positive responses." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 10: A Bit of Honey

"Use a drop of honey on the bit to associate the bit with a pleasant taste." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 11: Bridling the Head Shy Horse

"Allow the horse to see the equipment and feel no pain from it." - Monty Roberts

WILD HORSES

Part 12: Introducing the First Bit

"Work in a ritualistic manner so the horse learns what to expect and the process becomes familiar to him." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 1: Home Run!

"Remember that it is natural for horses to be afraid of new things." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 2 Chief Chooses Join-Up®

"A safe enclosure with good footing is the optimum environment in which to do Join-Up." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 3: Dually Halter to the Rescue

"Horses generally want to avoid or control movement around them." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 4: Using the Join-Up Principles to Desensitize Horses

“No one has the right to say 'you do what I tell you, or I’ll hurt you.'" - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 5: Overcoming Fear Is Fun

"Be a positive presence in your horse's environment." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 6: Building Positive Relationships

"Always look for a way to reward the horse." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 7: The Horse's Drive for Self Preservation

"Flight is the first choice of the horse who believes that survival is at stake." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 8: The Use of Altitude

"Horses are ever vigilant to observe and evade potential predators." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 9: Rituals and Incremental Learning

"Ritualistic Habituation creates an enhanced learning curve for the horse." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 10: Rubbing Away the Fear

"By schooling with the Dually with effective timing the horse learns intrinsically how to make positive choices." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 11: The Silent Language of Equus

"There is no need for violence to create a contract with horses." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 12: Ball Games in the Round Pen

"Keeping safe is the number one priority." - Monty Roberts

TRAINING WILD SPOOKY MUSTANGS

Lesson 13: Getting Ready for the Rider and the Farrier

"Snorting clears the olfactory plate to help identify odors connected to a perceived danger." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Lass Part 1: Join-Up with a Rescue Horse

"The horse needs to feel a zone of comfort and acceptance from the human so as to find enjoyment in completing the actions requested by the human." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Lass Part 2: Calming Down a Hot Horse

"It is my hope that I can leave the next generation one step closer to violence-free training." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Lass Part 3: Listen to the Horse

"The round pen is my boardroom, my meeting place and my second home." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Lass Part 4: Reinforcing Calm Behavior and Standing Still

"Training the horse to find value in standing still is fundamental." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Part 5: To Control the Speed, Control the Direction

"Cause your horse to be happier cooperating than being uncooperative." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Part 6: Slow Is Fast in Horse Training

"Remember that slow is fast when you work with the flight animal." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Part 7: Checking for Pain Reactions

"Investigate the potential for physical problems before labeling the horse as having psychological problems." - Monty Roberts

ASSESSING THE HORSE FOR ADOPTION AND RETRAINING

Part 8: How to Have a Calm, Quiet Ride

"What is important is the quality of the work, not how fast you accomplish it." - Monty Roberts

THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF HORSES

Get Your Goat, a Stable Buddy

"The herd animal believes safety is enhanced by a bonding process." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 1 Part 1: Starting Out with Join-Up

"Allow the horse freedom to make mistakes." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 1 Part 2: Learning the Dually Dance

"Be diligent in the use of the Dually Halter to habituate good manners." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 2 Part 1: Improving Ground Manners

"School within three seconds of the behavior for the horse to associate it with the consequence." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 2 Part 2: Setting the Tone for Cooperation

"Join-Up starts the day in a cooperative fashion." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 2 Part 3: Forward with the Giddy-Up Rope

"Allow the horse to clearly make a mistake before schooling." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 2 Part 4: Teaching Your Horse to Stop

"You need to cause your horse to want to stop." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 2 Part 5: Fencing to Stop

"To help your horse learn to stop, use a fence whereby your horse is facing away from his stable to increase his motivation to stop." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 3 Part 1: Reward at the Mounting Block

"Your horse should stand whether it’s at a mounting block or to mount from the ground." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 3: Creating a Cooperative Mindset with Ground Work

"The concepts you teach a horse on the ground carry over to work under saddle." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 3 Part 3: Horses Learn from Consequences

"Live by the principles of Join-Up for the balance of your horse’s life." - Monty Roberts

CREATING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE

Day 3 Part 4: Building on Good Habits

"Any time you are with the horse, you are training and the horse is learning something." - Monty Roberts

HOW TO REPAIR BROKEN TRUST

Dream Part 1: A Horse Who Didn't Trust Anyone

"I want the horse to want to be with me." - Monty Roberts

HOW TO REPAIR BROKEN TRUST

Dream Part 2: Turning a Nightmare into a Dream

"To repair broken trust, use Join-Up to communicate with your horse." - Monty Roberts

HORSES AND BAD BEHAVIORS

Lesson 1: How to Stop Nipping and Biting

"Bad behavior is almost always our fault and not the fault of the horse." - Monty Roberts

HORSES AND BAD BEHAVIORS

Lesson 2: The Horse's Communication System

"When we associate food with the human body we are training horses to bite." - Monty Roberts

HOW TO CATCH A HORSE SAFELY

Part 1: The Horse in the Stall

"Be fair with your horse and give him the choice to partner up with you." - Monty Roberts

HOW TO CATCH A HORSE SAFELY

Part 2: The Horse in a Turnout Space

"Be mindful of maintaining a desire within the horse to be with you and not away from you." - Monty Roberts

LOADING A HORSE INTO THE TRAILER

Lesson 1: Controlling Your Horse's Feet

"The horse that is not trained to back-up willingly may use it against us when he chooses." - Monty Roberts

LOADING A HORSE INTO THE TRAILER

Lesson 2: Taking Your Time to Load

"Never tie your horse in a trailer while the back gate or ramp is open." - Monty Roberts

HEAD SHY AND EAR SHY HORSES

Bo Part 1: Helping the Head Shy Horse

"Take your time to show the horse that no pain will come from your touch." - Monty Roberts

HEAD SHY AND EAR SHY HORSES

Bo Part 2: Positional Sensitivity

"Desensitizing a horse that's been abused is a process involving many tiny steps to build confidence." - Monty Roberts

HEAD SHY AND EAR SHY HORSES

Bo Part 3: Why Ear Shy Horses Trust Centaurs

"The centaur method will eventually change the world of dealing with headshy horses." - Monty Roberts

HEAD SHY AND EAR SHY HORSES

Bo Part 4: Earning Back the Horse's Trust

"Trust is the key to everything I do around horses." - Monty Roberts

HEAD SHY AND EAR SHY HORSES

Bo Part 5: Every Horse Likes a Bit of Honey

"So far I have never met a horse that didn’t learn to love honey very rapidly." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR SPRAY BOTTLES

Part 1: Horses Can Learn Through Observation

"Horses can learn through observing other horses." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR SPRAY BOTTLES

Part 2: Step by Step Spray Bottle Training

"Show the horse that there is no pain connected to the water spray." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR SPRAY BOTTLES

Part 3: Where to Stand When You Spray Your Horse

"Causing the horse to become completely cooperative with the Dually halter reduces stress levels and pulse rates."

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 1, Day 1: How Reactive Is this Horse?

"Slow is fast with horses." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 2, Day 1: How to Gain a Horse's Trust with Join-Up

"Use an incremental approach to training your horse." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 3, Day 1: Tools for Horses Afraid of the Clippers

"Remove all violence from the relationship that you have with the horse." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 4, Day 1: First Positive Experience with the Clippers

"Start the training where a horse can accept it, not where he can't." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 5, Day 2: Working through the Horse's Fears

"A horse that evades certain things out of fear, needs help to work through his fear." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 6, Day 2: Standing Still for Clipping

"When you train without inflicting pain on your horse, he can quickly learn to overcome fear." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 7: Ferdi Fears a Toothbrush

"You'll find that learning about clippers goes quite quickly when you take incremental steps to introduce each level of sound and vibration to the horse." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 8: Signs of Acceptance

"Just like humans, every horse has a unique personality." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 9: The Process of Desensitization

"The concepts inherent in the Language Equus are based upon always giving the horse the power of choice." - Monty Roberts

HORSES THAT FEAR THE CLIPPERS

Lesson 10: Making Friends with One's Demons

"It doesn’t matter how proficient we are as horsemen, we all make mistakes and we must deal with the response that we get from our horses because of the mistakes we make." - Monty Roberts

GIRTHY AND DIFFICULT TO MOUNT

Part 1: What Causes a Horse to Be Girthy?

"Communication is the key to understanding the needs of the horse." - Monty Roberts

GIRTHY AND DIFFICULT TO MOUNT

Part 2: Standing Still at the Mounting Block

"The horse that won't stand still to mount, has to learn to back up." - Monty Roberts

GIRTHY AND DIFFICULT TO MOUNT

Part 3: Coming Willingly to the Mounting Block

"Mounting is the primary producer of serious injuries to people." - Monty Roberts

MOLLY THE MINIATURE MULE

Part 1: Join-Up with a Hard to Catch Mule

"Trust is not something that any person can require of a horse or a mule." - Monty Roberts

MOLLY THE MINIATURE MULE

Part 2: Causing Your Mule to Want to Trust You

"Slow is fast and fast is slow." - Monty Roberts

MULE TRAINING

Boone Part 1: Fear of Sounds

"Create a pain-free, safe learning environment." Monty Roberts

MULE TRAINING

Boone Part 2: Building a Safe Learning Space

"Horses have the greatest memory on earth." - Monty Roberts

MULE TRAINING

Boone Part 3: Learning to Accept Fly Spray

"Moving too slowly is just as bad as moving too quickly." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Puzzle Part 1: Join-Up with Martin Clunes

"Join-Up helps establish communication and trust." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Puzzle Part 2: Scared of Plastic Bags

"Losing one's patience with the horse is counter-productive." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Puzzle Part 3: Step by Step

"Start with the easiest challenge and work your way upward, never over matching your horse." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Puzzle Part 4: The Lake Challenge

"The wilder the horse, the more he needs a friend." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Pammy Part 1: Won't Stand Still for Mounting

"Be quick to reward your horse for positive behavior." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Pammy Part 2: Horses Love to Be Loved

"Trust is built incrementally between horse and rider."

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Pammy Part 3: Creating a Sweetspot at the Mounting Block

"If you do your work right, repetition is your greatest friend." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Maverick Part 1: The Horse Who Won't Load in the Trailer

"You can’t blame the horse for fearing the trailer." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Maverick Part 2: The Horse Who Wants to Load in the Trailer

"Allow the horse to learn to load himself." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Simon Charlesworth Part 1: Warming Up

"Think like a horse." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Simon Charlesworth Part 2: Standing Still

"Allow your horse to make a mistake and then correct him." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Simon Charlesworth Part 3: Putting It All Together

"Train the horse to find value in standing still." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Simon Charlesworth Part 4: Dually Work with Jack

"Horses that learn to stand still give every indication that they are happy and relaxed." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Alaska Part 1: Join-Up with a Mule

"Join-Up works with mules too." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Alaska Part 2: Long Lining Your Mule

"Mules are naturally gentle, quiet, and extremely intelligent." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Alaska Part 3: A Mule's First Ride

"Breaking a mule using conventional methods has historically been considered extremely difficult." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Wallace the Rescue Mule Part 1: First Join-Up

"Mules are typically superior to the horse in terms of their ability to remain free of injury." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Wallace the Rescue Mule Part 2: Assessment and Ground Work

"Mules are, in my opinion, more intelligent than horses." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Wallace the Rescue Mule Part 3: Incremental Steps to Riding

"There is seemingly nothing that a mule ever forgets." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Smurf Part 1: Small Horse, Big Attitude

"Horses are always looking for a safe place to be." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Smurf Part 2: The Hard to Catch Horse

"Every horse wants to be safe." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Smurf Part 3: Training with an Artificial Arm

"Mistakes are opportunities to learn." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Flag Part 1: Intrinsic Learning

"Horses are flight animals." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Flag Part 2: Keep It Simple

"Use body language that the horse can understand." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Flag Part 3: Staying Calm on a Nervous Horse

"Set up the horse to learn from the consequences of his choices." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Emi Part 1: Hard to Catch Horses

"Don't catch your horse; let your horse catch you." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Emi Part 2: Yielding to Pressure

"Horses need to be trained to move off pressure." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Emi Part 3: Causing a Horse to Be Brave

"Horses are trying to understand us, if we can just get it right for them." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Emi Part 4: Does Your Horse Want to Be With You?

"Don't catch your horse, let your horse catch you." ~ Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Emi Part 5: Causing Your Horse Responsive to You

"Diaphragmatic breathing is critically important to successfully maintain low adrenaline levels." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Emi Part 6: Horses Are Animals of Synchronicity

"Horses synchronize with those near them." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Chico Part 1: A Wild Pony

"It is virtually impossible for a horse to choke himself with the bowline knot." ~ Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Chico Part 2: Desensitization

"A good partner for the horse will renounce all forms of violent punishment." ~ Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Chico Part 3: Advance and Retreat

"Advance and retreat is a conversation between predator and prey." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Bruno Part 1: How to Help the Fearful Horse

"Fear is an adaptive and appropriate tool for survival in horses." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Bruno Part 2: Learning to Trust Tall Men

"Without training, horses can hold on to their volatility for a lifetime." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Charley Part 1: Building a Positive Relationship

" It should be your goal as the trainer to accomplish all four gestures, allowing him to begin the full complement of communication that will lead to Join-Up." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Charley Part 2: Setting Clear Boundaries

"A trainer must move through the process of training keeping the conversation alive, always allowing the horse time to respond." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Badger Part 1: Build a Bond with Your Spooky Horse

"Being spooky is one of the most natural conditions in the world of equine behavior." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Badger Part 2: Going Over Jump Poles

"A horse will quickly accept scary objects if you stay relaxed and the horse trusts that nothing painful will happen." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 1: Preparing Horses for Trailer Loading

"Loading your horse is integrally connected to the use of the Dually Halter." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 2: Loading Your Horse in the Trailer

"Slow is fast with horses." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Manda, Part 1: The Horse that Backs Out of Trailers Fast

"It's great to have a plan, but foolish to fall in love with it." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Manda, Part 2: What to Do if Your Horse Goes Backward

"Each training procedure should be conducted in a calm, cool and tranquil fashion." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Manda, Part 3: Relaxing when You Load Your Horse

"Strive to become good horsemen by consistently engaging in educational efforts." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Manda, Part 4: Using the Dually Halter for Trailer Loading

"Loading your horse is integrally connected to the use of the Dually Halter." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Manda Part 5: Cause Your Horse to Want to Load

"Allow the horse to have fun in his work." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Elle Part 1: Won't Stand Still for Mounting

"Make sure that your horse is getting no pain from the mounting process." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Elle Part 2: Quickly Learning to Stand Still for Mounting

"Reinforce appropriate behavior with positive instant consequences." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Elle Part 3: Learning to Love the Mounting Block

"It's amazing how intelligent horses are and how fast they can learn." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Elle Part 4: Coming to the Mounting Block from a Distance

"Ritualistic Habituation creates a sense of familiarity with the procedure." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Elle Part 5: Loading Your Horse with Low Adrenaline

""Horses are animals of synchrony." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Monty and Sam Part 1: The Impossible Loader

"Do not underestimate the power of schooling the horse to willingly back-up." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Monty and Sam Part 2: How to Load Your Horse in Less than 5 Seconds

"Always regard safety as the number one priority." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Geronimo Part 1: Bucking and Bolting as a Fear Response

"Whipping the horse while bucking causes harder bucking." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Geronimo Part 2: Overcoming Fear by Building Trust

"Don’t underestimate the power of incremental learning." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Spooky Enjoy Part 1: The Problem

"Adrenaline down; learning up." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Spooky Enjoy Part 2: Plastic

"Create a situation where the horses can communicate." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Spooky Enjoy Part 3: Lake and Stream

"Move incrementally from what is very possible to what is seemingly impossible." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Spooky Enjoy Part 4: Conquering Fears

"Horses seek an environment of calm." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Mack Part 1: Training the Clipper-Shy Horse

"Take the horse down the road of acceptance." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Mack Part 2: Join-Up with the Clippers

"Continue to work with the horse until you can end any given session on a positive note." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Lauki Part 1: Let Your Horse Catch You

"Violence must play no part in the horse training process." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Lauki Part 2: Lauki and the Fake Arm

"In horse training, time is the least important factor." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Lauki Part 3: From Fear to Fun

"Horses are simple; they have a flawless memory but no ego or greed." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 1: Fergus Has a Sweetspot

"Cause your horse to accept scary objects by removing them when the horse relaxes." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 2: Incremental Learning with Fergus

"Make it easy for the horse to succeed." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 3: Fergus' Surprise

"Always keep yourself in a safe position." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 4: What's Next, Fergus?

"Let the horses do the talking." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 5: Flags, Bags and Fergus

"Round pens can offer leadership without confrontation." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Saffy Part 1: The Horse that Kicks Out

"Timing is...when to say no and when to say yes." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Saffy Part 2: Long Lining Challenge

"Always stay outside the kick zone." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 1: Dually Dances with Doc Martin

"Leading is one of the horse's first training contracts with a human being." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S TOUR DEMONSTRATIONS

Part 2: Martin Clunes' Cues at the Mounting Block

"Prepare for mounting block training by schooling the horse on the Long Lines first." - Monty Roberts

HOW A HORSE BEGS FOR HELP

Bonita Part 1: The Horse's Drive to Survive

"A horse that expresses extreme fear is a horse that has an intense drive to survive." - Monty Roberts

HOW A HORSE BEGS FOR HELP

Bonita Part 2: Cooperative Communication

"Punishing the horse for being afraid is likely to increase the fear." - Monty Roberts

HOW A HORSE BEGS FOR HELP

Bonita Part 3: Creating a Safe Space for the Horse

“When you are doing your work right, repetition is your greatest friend. When you are doing your work wrong, repetition is your greatest enemy.” - Monty Roberts

HOW A HORSE BEGS FOR HELP

Bonita Part 4: Quieting Down a Sensitive, Anxious Horse

"In the wild, the horse that controls the herd controls the brains of the herd." - Monty Roberts

HOW A HORSE BEGS FOR HELP

Bonita Part 5: Follow-Up Validates Join-Up

"Follow-up is an expression of a horse desiring to follow a human who is making decisions similar to those made of the matriarchal leader of a wild horse herd." - Monty Roberts

HOW A HORSE BEGS FOR HELP

Bonita Part 6: Surpassing Memories of Abuse

"We should not demand that any horse trusts us until we earn that trust." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 1: History and Progress

"Ask yourself what you can do to meet the horse's needs." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 2: Join-Up at the SRS

"Use body language to communicate with your horse." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 3: Evaluating and Starting a Horse

"Treating your young horse fairly creates a cooperative and relaxed horse." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 4: Preparing the Horse for the First Ride

"Safety for horse and rider is always the primary concern when working with horses." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 5: Earning the Trust of a Lipizzaner Stallion

"Join-Up creates a window through which the trainer can bring tranquility and acceptance to the horse." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 6: Sensitive Horses Can Become Champions

"Respect the horse’s desire to start with the easiest and work toward the hardest requests." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 7: Facing Fear with Your Spooky Horse

"Create big goals and break them down into small steps." - Monty Roberts

MONTY ROBERTS AT THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

Part 8: How to Load a Lipizzaner

"In the absence of pain and violence, the horse can learn intrinsically, by choice." - Monty Roberts

SIX IMPERATIVES for the Riding Horse

Introduction

“Seeing the value of standing still is absolutely critical.”–Monty Roberts

MOVING FORWARD

Basics

“To prepare your horse to move forward, make sure he is thinking forward before you cue him.” – Monty Roberts

MOVING FORWARD

Advanced

“Going forward at each incremental level – walk, trot, canter and run - is essential.” – Monty Roberts

BACKING UP

The Young Horse - Part 1

“A horse not trained to back up regards the reverse as his property, and not a manoeuvre held in a partnership with the rider.” – Monty Roberts

BACKING UP

The Young Horse - Part 2

“A horse not trained to back up regards the reverse as his property, and not a manoeuvre held in a partnership with the rider.” – Monty Roberts

BACKING UP

Backing Up: The Next Level

“If the horse is reluctant in backing up, then continue the use of the panel until you gain a cooperative attitude.” – Monty Roberts

BACKING UP

Intermediate to Advanced

“Backing-up should be a daily routine.” – Monty Roberts

STOPPING

Part 1 - Rudiments of Training to Stop

“You need to cause your horse to want to stop”—Monty Roberts

STOPPING

Part 2 - Incremental Work

“The trot is the most valuable gait to use in training early.”—Monty Roberts

STOPPING

Part 3 - Advanced Training to Stop

“Many world-class stopping horses do so with no pressure on the bit at all.”—Monty Roberts

STOPPING

Part 4 - Stops and the Performance Horse

“Anytime there is discomfort in the action you are attempting to train, it will detract from your endeavours.”—Monty Roberts

STANDING STILL

Part 1

"Standing still is one of the most critical issues to tackle when training horses for any discipline." - Monty

STANDING STILL

Part 2

"Standing still is not the easiest thing for most horses to accomplish, but it is doable." - Monty

STANDING STILL

Part 3

"The release is much more important than the pull." - Monty

TURNING

Part 1: Pressure and Release

"Whatever the style is, riders should expect to achieve an immediate response to a turn with a slight cue." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 2: Turning Off the Lightest Touch

"The release is more important than the pressure." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 3: Using Your Aids to Cue the Turn

"Train the horse to move away from pressure instead of his natural tendency to move into pressure." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 4: Releasing Pressure Trains the Horse

"Cause the horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 5: Causing the Horse to Want to Do It

"Cause the horse to create a habit." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 6: How to Train the Basics for a Western Spin

"Instead of using force, use light pressure and release of pressure." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 7: Riding in English Tack

"Horses are versatile animals and will benefit from training in different disciplines." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 8: Turning Left and Right Using a Light Touch

"All horses should be trained to a light touch." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 9: Backing Up Is a Slow Movement

"Backing up should always be under control and not too fast." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 10: Moving Off Pressure Is a Learned Behavior

"We all do our best work when we want to do it. It's no different for the horse." - Monty Roberts

TURNING

Part 11: The Dually Halter as a Training Tool

"We all do our best work when we want to do it. It's no different for the horse." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

Understanding Leads Part 1

“The word “lead” is defined as the action by which the four-legged animal reaches a greater distance in each stride with one side of his body than he does with the other.”—Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

Understanding Leads Part 2

“Flying lead changes are an important part of virtually every athletic endeavor.”—Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

Understanding Leads Part 3

“Attempt to finish training sessions on a positive note.”—Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

The Importance of Leads Part 1

"Lead changing both for the horse and for the rider is an art form." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

The Importance of Leads Part 2

"The rider’s goal is to set the horse up so that his long side is open for the lead change." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

The Importance of Leads Part 3

"Lead changing both for the horse and for the rider is an art form." - Monty Roberts

INTRODUCTION TO LEAD CHANGES

The Importance of Leads Part 4

"Giving the horse freedom of choice, causing him to be happy when he achieves the goal, leads to intrinsic learning." - Monty Roberts

LEAD CHANGES: The Figure Eight

The Figure of Eight

“The rider who is unaware of the leads of his horse is merely a passenger, not a partner.”–Monty Roberts

LEAD CHANGES: The Figure Eight

The Finished Eight

“It’s not what you use, it’s how you use what you use.”–Monty Roberts

LEAD CHANGES for the Young Horse

Part 1

“Nature provides the horse with an inherent talent to change leads.”–Monty Roberts

LEAD CHANGES for the Young Horse

Part 2

“It is important to study the proper geometry of the figure-eight before beginning to train your horse in this area.”–Monty Roberts

LEAD CHANGES for the Young Horse

Part 3

“Create a window through which your horse can pass.”–Monty Roberts

LEAD CHANGES for the Young Horse

Part 4

“Train without pain or force.”–Monty Roberts

WESTERN TRAINING

Part 1: Rudiments of a Western Turn

"Train without pain or force." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN TRAINING

Part 2: Early Training Procedures

"Be bilateral in all of your training." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN TRAINING

Part 3: Incremental Work

"Eliminate the desire to move forward while turning." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN TRAINING

Part 4: Pivoting on a Hind Leg

"Create a turn with a pivot point." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN TRAINING

Part 5: Mistakes Are an Opportunity to Learn

"The horse will learn while both of you are having fun." - Monty Roberts

INTO PRESSURE

Understanding "Into Pressure"

“The into pressure reaction is a reflex deeply ingrained by the horse’s millions of years of existence.”–Monty Roberts

INTO PRESSURE

Moving Off Pressure

“Training is a fine line between creating new challenges and establishing a safe environment” – Monty Roberts

MOVING OFF THE LEG

Beginning Training for Moving Off the Leg

“In the early days of schooling the horse will act instinctively and go into the pressure of the rider’s leg.”–Monty Roberts

MOVING OFF THE LEG

Exercises for the Trained Horse

“If he is about to learn, stay out of his way.”–Monty Roberts

MOVING OFF THE LEG

Stepping Up the Challenge with Leg Yields

“The most important piece of equipment in horse training are the hands that hold it.”–Monty Roberts

RIDING PRINCIPLES WITH MONTY

Good Riders Have Common Goals

"Be clear, calm, cool and collected." - Monty Roberts

RIDING PRINCIPLES WITH MONTY

Riding Is Communication

"Riding is communication, whatever the discipline." - Monty Roberts

RIDING PRINCIPLES WITH MONTY

Basic Lead Changes

"Riding bareback is one very good way to learn to be a better rider." - Monty Roberts

RIDING PRINCIPLES WITH MONTY

Extreme Lead Changes

"So long as a method of training is accomplished without force or violence, I am behind it." - Monty Roberts

STARTING THE YOUNG HORSE

Part 1: Join-Up Establishes Trust

"The concepts inherent in the Language Equus are based upon always giving the horse the power of choice." - Monty Roberts

STARTING THE YOUNG HORSE

Part 2: A Horse's First Saddle

"A safe rider or handler can execute procedures with low adrenaline and heart rate." - Monty Roberts

STARTING THE YOUNG HORSE

Part 3: First Steps as a Ridden Horse

"Violence is always for the violator and never for the victim." - Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LEAD CHANGES

Counter Canter

“Leg changes are easiest for the horse to accomplish when the spine is relatively straight.” – Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LEAD CHANGES

Counter Canter Changes

“When educating horses there is no greater maxim than slow is fast and fast is slow.” – Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LEAD CHANGES

Changes on the Straight

“I don’t want any student to be as good as me; I want every student to be better than me.” – Monty Roberts

ADVANCED LEAD CHANGES

Double Changes

“If you get your work right, repetition is your greatest friend. If you get your work wrong, repetition is your greatest enemy.” – Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 1: Exploring the World of Mountain Trail

"Only work with small problems or small portions of big problems." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 2: Considering the Horse's Nature

"Listen to the horses and meet their needs." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 3: Build Your Horse's Confidence from the Ground Up

"The horse is affected by everything we do, for better or worse." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 4: Does Your Horse Want to Please You?

"Horses live within a social order that is based on the principles of trust, loyalty and mutual concern." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 5: Ground Exercises Before Obstacle Courses

"It is important to never make a demand of the horse, only request." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 6: Keeping a Positive Attitude

"The horse is affected by everything we do, for better or worse." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 7: Lateral Movements Along the Rail

"Horses, without any question, are our best teachers." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 8: Why Sounds Can Help the Horse Move Faster

"Clucking sounds undoubtedly relate to a response to a predator breaking twigs in the bush." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 9: Obstacles on the Mountain Trail Course

"It is important to remember that your communication with your horse is a continual one." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 10: Giving the Horse Time to Think

"The concept of choice is the heart of my training system." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 11: Horses Are Natural Born Followers

"So much about staying safe on a horse is how you feel inside yourself." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 12: Setting Your Horse Up for Success

"Learning to be at one with your horse, confident in your ability to be in the right place at the right time is absolutely essential." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 13: Setting Fair and Realistic Expectations

"An amateur will practice until he gets it right; a professional will practice until he can’t get it wrong." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 14: Keep Raising the Bar

"Don't underestimate the power of incremental learning." - Monty Roberts

MOUNTAIN TRAIL TRAINING

Part 15: Look Where You're Going

"It is important to never make a demand of the horse, only request." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 1: Addressing the Needs of a Rescue Horse

"Each year, hundreds of thousands of good horses find themselves in transition of career or ownership." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 2: Building a Relationship with Your Rescue Horse

"There is no such thing as teaching, only learning." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 3: Breathing as a Communication Sign

"Horses don't need to know who's boss, they need to know who is partners with them." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 4: When the Horse Invites You for a Ride

"The horse will do what you ask of him when he learns that you mean him no harm." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 5: How to Teach Relaxation for Mounting

"Cause your horse to want to become a partner instead of attempting to force your horse to be a partner." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 6: Directing and Supporting the Horse from the Saddle

"Your horse should stand for you to mount without moving one foot." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 7: First Trot and Canter

"What is important is the quality of the work, not how fast you accomplish it." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 8: Ride Your Horse

"If you want to clearly see the problems with your horse, look in the mirror." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 9: Riding into Arena Corners

"Some horses who have not been given clear and confident guidance, believe that taking charge is the answer to finding a safe place." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 10: Approaching New Obstacles Safely

"It is important to never make a demand of the horse, only request." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 11: Groundwork Over Obstacles

"A willing horse that trusts you will be easy to lead because you have established the foundation for that trust." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 12: Going Over a Bridge

"We must be observant of the psychological needs of our horses." - Monty Roberts

FIRST RIDES ON YOUR ADOPTED HORSE

Lass Part 13: Riding Through Water

“When you're doing your work right, repetition is your greatest friend. When you’re doing your work wrong, repetition is your greatest enemy.” - Monty Roberts

RETRAINING THE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)

Missy Part 1: Rehabbing and Rehoming Racehorses

"The concepts inherent in the Language Equus are based upon always giving the horse the power of choice." - Monty Roberts

RETRAINING THE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)

Missy Part 2: From the Track to the Roundpen

"We owe our horses the least stressful initial procedures possible. " - Monty Roberts

RETRAINING THE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)

Missy Part 3: Restarting the Racehorse

"The concepts inherent in the Language Equus are based upon always giving the horse the power of choice." - Monty Roberts

RETRAINING THE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)

Missy Part 4: Longlining a Retired Racehorse

"Breathing, staying calm and achieving cool analysis is critical to working with horses." - Monty Roberts

RETRAINING THE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)

Missy Part 5: Asking the Horse about Its Prior Experiences

"Expose the horse to new experiences and make them as positive as we can." - Monty Roberts

RETRAINING THE OFF THE TRACK THOROUGHBRED (OTTB)

Missy Part 6: From Racing to Riding

"You need to prove to the ex-racehorse that his world has changed." - Monty Roberts

HORSEBACK ARCHERY WITH KASSAI LAJOS

Part 1: The Horse Archer

"Mistakes are opportunities for learning." - Monty Roberts

HORSEBACK ARCHERY WITH KASSAI LAJOS

Part 2: Practicing Every Move

"An amateur will practice until he gets it right; a professional will practice until he can’t get it wrong." - Monty Roberts

HORSEBACK ARCHERY WITH KASSAI LAJOS

Part 3: Developing an Independent Seat

"Riding bareback is one very good way to learn to be a better rider." - Monty Roberts

HORSEBACK ARCHERY WITH KASSAI LAJOS

Part 4: Each Horse Reacts Differently

"Give your horse time to learn; each horse reacts differently." - Monty Roberts

HORSEBACK ARCHERY WITH KASSAI LAJOS

Part 5: Working on Ourselves

"Draw on your emotional stability to be a clear, calm and supportive presence for your horse." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 1 - Introduction

"Passion, Dedication and Practice ... The Foundation for Success."—Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 2 - Choosing the Right Horse for the Job

"The most important factor is that your horse has fun." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 3 - Conformation

‘A good horseman will take time to educate himself to the objective assessment of conformation.’ – Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 4 - A Big Horse in a Small Horse World

"Study the skeletal development to learn balance and symmetry." – Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 5 - Exercises to Keep Your Horse Responsive

"Be bilateral in all of your training." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 6 - Will Rides at Flag Is Up

"Training is a fine line between creating new challenges and establishing a safe environment." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 7 - Will Rides Western

"The most important factor is that your horse has fun." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 8: Riding with Will Simpson

"The happier horse performs better than the one that is anxious." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 9: Riding with Light Contact

"Horses can read our physiology from a quarter of a mile away." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 10: Lead Changes with a Straight Spine

"Lead changing is an art form." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 11: Allow the Horse to Find Value in Relaxation

"Always work incrementally." - Monty Roberts

SHOW JUMPING WITH WILL SIMPSON

Part 12: How to Be as Calm as Will

"Reward the horse for relaxation." - Monty Roberts

CUTTING CORNERS

Part 1 - Introduction

"If your horse tends to cut the corners of the ring or circle, it can lead to more serious problems." - Monty Roberts

CUTTING CORNERS

Part 2 - Chrome

"Make it uncomfortable for the horse when he is misbehaving and comfortable for him when he behaves." -- Monty Roberts

CUTTING CORNERS

Part 3 - Celebrity

"The way to create a major problem with your horse is to fail to attend to the minor problems." -- Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE with JJ TATE

Introduction

“The comfortable horse is the higher-performing horse.” - Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE with JJ TATE

Part 1 - Warm Up

“The comfortable horse is the higher-performing horse.” - Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE with JJ TATE

Part 2 - Freedom and Control

“The more freedom you give the horse, the more control you will have in the end.” – JJ Tate

DRESSAGE with JJ TATE

Part 3 - Foundations and Principles of Dressage

“Horses will give themselves willingly to you if they feel what you are asking is fair.” – JJ Tate

DRESSAGE with JJ TATE

Part 4 - Rewarding the Effort

“Reward is generally the release of pressure.” – Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE with JJ TATE

Part 5 - A Flexible Mindset in Training New Things

“It is a teacher’s duty to create an environment in which the student can learn.” – Monty Roberts

WESTERN REINING with RICHARD WINTERS

Introduction

“My way is the best way for me today, but if you show me a better way that will be my way tomorrow.” - Monty Roberts

WESTERN REINING with RICHARD WINTERS

Part 1: Body Control

"Controlling the body parts of the horse you are riding is critically important to good performance." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN REINING with RICHARD WINTERS

Part 2: Four-Part Harmony

"A good partner for the horse will renounce all forms of violent punishment." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN REINING with RICHARD WINTERS

Part 3: Rollback 101

"There is only one judge for our training decisions and that is the horse." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN REINING with RICHARD WINTERS

Part 4: Practicing Rollbacks

"Horses should be given the freedom of choice." - Monty Roberts

WESTERN REINING with RICHARD WINTERS

Part 5: The Thing about Guinea Hens

"The primary element in the process of learning is communication." - Monty Roberts

MINDFUL DRESSAGE with STEFFEN PETERS

Lesson 1: Warm Up the Mind

"In the warm up the horse and rider need to come together both physically and psychologically." - Monty Roberts

MINDFUL DRESSAGE with STEFFEN PETERS

Lesson 2: Having Fun with the Piaffe

"Cause your horse to have fun." - Monty Roberts

MINDFUL DRESSAGE with STEFFEN PETERS

Lesson 3: Creating a Partnership

"If we look for harmony we are more apt to receive a true partnership." - Monty Roberts

MINDFUL DRESSAGE with STEFFEN PETERS

Lesson 4: True Partnership through Harmony

"Create an image of excellence that seeks to find harmony." - Monty Roberts

RIDING DRESSAGE with CHARLOTTE BREDAHL-BAKER

Lesson 1: Transitions and Leg Yields

“It isn’t the great trainer who can cause a horse to perform. It is the great trainer who can cause a horse to want to perform.” – Monty Roberts

RIDING DRESSAGE with CHARLOTTE BREDAHL-BAKER

Lesson 2: Counter Canter and Lead Changes

“You wouldn’t see me as committed and joyful now if I thought it was going to end with me. The world is ready to say ‘no more violence’.” – Monty Roberts

RIDING DRESSAGE with CHARLOTTE BREDAHL-BAKER

Lesson 3: Listen to the Horse

"Training is a fine line between creating new challenges and establishing a safe environment." - Monty Roberts

RIDING DRESSAGE with CHARLOTTE BREDAHL-BAKER

Lesson 4: Changing Leads

"Horses thrive in cooperative environments." - Monty Roberts

RIDING DRESSAGE with CHARLOTTE BREDAHL-BAKER

Lesson 5: Using a Wall

"The primary element in the process of learning is communication." - Monty Roberts

RIDING DRESSAGE with CHARLOTTE BREDAHL-BAKER

Lesson 6: Starting the Pirouette

"Horses should be given the freedom of choice." - Monty Roberts

NON PRO REINED COW HORSE BASICS

Lesson 1: Pat Roberts with Phillip Ralls on Tuning and Strategy

"Remember, the release is much more important than the pull." - Monty Roberts

NON PRO REINED COW HORSE BASICS

Lesson 2: Pat Roberts with Phillip Ralls on Boxing Introduction

"Allow young horses to learn to work cattle while having fun with it." - Monty Roberts

NON PRO REINED COW HORSE BASICS

Lesson 3: Pat Roberts with Phillip Ralls on Applying the Basics

"Study the fundamentals of the cow work as professed by the most successful trainers you can learn from." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 1: Polo Goes Non-Violent

"There is nothing wrong with working within organizations that are violent; those are the areas where horses need our help." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 2: Sharp Turns and Immediate Responses

"Set your horse up to succeed." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 3: Athletic Maneuvers

"Nature provides the horse with an inherent talent to change leads." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 4: Playing Ball on Horseback

"Horses don't lie." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 5: The Horse That's Impossible to Catch

"Don't catch your horse, let your horse catch you." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 6: Join-Up as a Shared Language

"Live by the concepts of Join-Up for the balance of the horse’s life." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 7: Habituation and Trust

"It is never a perfect world when you have to bury the memories of an abusive beginning." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 8: Getting Close to Your Horse Outside

"Looking your horse in the eye means Go Away.” - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP FOR POLO WITH ISABELLA WOLF

Part 9: Catching Your Horse Outside

"When you go get your horse from the field, the first thing to do is smile." - Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE WITH JAN EBELING

Part 1: Warming Up with an Open Frame

"Harmonious training is possible when we remove pain and force." - Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE WITH JAN EBELING

Part 2: Transitions and the Open Canter

"It is wonderful for me to hear a rider who doesn't complain about the energy of the horse but works to control it." - Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE WITH JAN EBELING

Part 3: Harmony and the Pirouette

"The good horseman trains so as to keep the work interesting for the horse." - Monty Roberts

DRESSAGE WITH JAN EBELING

Part 4: Interview with Monty

"Riding should be fun, both for rider and horse." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 1: How to Get the Horse's Attention

"I believe that if I hold true to my concepts, the horses will continue to learn and perform well." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 2: Big Horse on the Move

"A horse is a horse, and the needs of these animals are not limited to particular disciplines." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 3: Strong Horses Learn Softness from Light Hands

"To create a light mouth, you must give signals with hands acting appropriately by using only the gentlest amount of pressure required." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 4: Learning to Listen Instead of Taking Control

"When you can relax and exchange information with your horse you will be practicing Join-Up in its truest form." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 5: When the Horse Allows You to Make the Decisions

"We desperately need better education and more understanding of who horses are and what they need." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 6: How to Reinforce Cooperative Behaviors

"Cause your horse to be happier cooperating than being uncooperative." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 7: Staying in Control when You're in the Saddle

"Children, wives, husbands, people in the work place and horses are far more apt to perform at a high level when they are expressing positive behavior." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 8: Training a Horse to Go to the Mounting Block

"At my age, I find it safest to train my horses to come to a mounting block to get on." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 9: Mounting a Tall Horse

"It is a good idea to use a mounting block, and imperative that your horse will stand perfectly still until you have fully mounted." - Monty Roberts

BUILDING COOPERATION WITH STRONG-WILLED HORSES

Lucca Part 10: Respecting the Horse's Intelligence

"Give the horse time to think." - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 1: The Into-Pressure Nature of the Horse

"Horses should learn to move off pressure through pain free, incremental training sessions. " - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 2: Directing and Supporting a Troubled Horse

“Someone who acquires a horse should take as long as the horse needs to establish trust.” - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 3: Start from Where the Horse Is

"We are more effective utilizing calm and patient methods whether we are dealing with horses or people." - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 4: Assessing Your New Horse

"Should the horseman experience negative results, it is important to look inward. It is undoubtedly not the fault of the horse." - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 5: Improving the Horse's Physical Balance

"Single-line lungeing is a practice inherently bad for your horse.” - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 6: Long Lining Helps Horses Respond to Rein Pressure

"Prepare your horse for riding by long lining first." - Monty Roberts

FROM ZERO TO HERO

Skye Part 7: Educating the Horse with Long Lines

"In a force-free environment, horses will want to be cooperative." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 1: Learning to Cooperate with People

"Be a safe place for your horse to be in, and you will have a lifelong friend." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 2: The Importance of the Reward

"The reward is far more important than the discipline." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 3: Horses Don't Forget

"Repetition is your greatest friend when you are doing your work right." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 4: A Tough Horse Becomes Cooperative

"Cause your horse to be happier cooperating than being uncooperative." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 5: Fear of the Farrier

"Allow the horse to experience the consequences of his chosen behavior." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 6: How to Teach a Horse to Stand Still

"Be patient as your horse learns what you are asking of her." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 7: There Are No Problem Horses

"Anger has no place in training horses." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 8: One Step Back Before Moving Forward

"Once mounted, it is critically important to rein back at least one step before riding forward." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 9: Dealing with a Jittery Horse

"Ask for incremental steps toward the behavior you want from the horse." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Gilly Part 10: Distractions Add to the Difficulty of Training

"Never fail to recognize improvement, even just small improvement." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Lad Part 1: The Trouble with Single-Line Lunging

"I consider single line lunging the second worst piece of horsemanship there is." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Lad Part 2: How to Support the Horse's Anatomy when Moving in a Circle

"I recommend double-line lunging for a healthy anatomy." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Lad Part 3: Double-Line Lunging is the Way to Go

"Single line lunging is the second worst piece of horsemanship on earth." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Lad Part 4: Cantering on the Proper Lead

"The circle creates a natural environment for the horse to be on the inside lead." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Lad Part 5: The Benefits of Proper Spine Alignment

"Be bilateral in all of your training." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Cinder Part 1: Join-Up with a Wild Horse

"To blame a horse for anything is like blaming the night for being dark." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Cinder Part 2: The Value of Force Free Training

"Work with the nature of the horse." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Cinder Part 3: How to Build Confidence in a Wild Horse

"The good trainer can get the horse to do what he wants, the great trainer can cause the horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 1: Monty's Join-Up with a Butterfly

"The abuse I suffered as a child caused me to want to level the playing field for horses and for people too." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 2: Supporting Learning and Relaxation

"Assure the horse that he is safe with you when yielding his feet." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 3: Rehabilitating Neglected and Starved Horses

"Allow the horse to choose to be with you or away from you." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 4: Training in Small Incremental Steps

"Horses have the greatest memory on earth." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 5: Taking as Long as the Horse Needs

"Horses are by nature free of ill intent." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 6: The First Rider on a Rescue Horse

"Everything I do with an abused horse is to show him that it's okay, I am not going to hurt you." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 7: Restarting a Traumatized Horse

"The abuse I suffered as a child growing up caused me to desperately want to level the playing field for horses and for people too." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 8: Building the Horse's Confidence Over Obstacles

"Develop the skills required to read the needs of the animal involved." - Monty Roberts

MUSTANG & TRANSITION HORSE PROGRAM

Mariposa Part 9: Abuse Is Never Acceptable

"It is never too late to build a horse's confidence and trust." - Monty Roberts

GOOD LUCK AND A DUMMY RIDER

Part 1: Join-Up with the Unstarted Horse

"The horses will be your teachers." _ Monty Roberts

GOOD LUCK AND A DUMMY RIDER

Part 2: A Rider Without a Heartbeat

"The pressure applied during schooling should be principally because of the horse’s actions and not the handler." - Monty Roberts

GOOD LUCK AND A DUMMY RIDER

Part 3: A Rider the Horse Can Trust

"When you are relaxed, the horse will synchronize with you." - Monty Roberts

CREATING AN EQUINE PARTNER

Ready and Perfect Part 1: The Importance of Backing Up on Cue

"Champions tend to have a highly sensitive nature in common."- Monty Roberts

CREATING AN EQUINE PARTNER

Ready and Perfect Part 2: Join-Up with a Highly Sensitive Horse

"Make it easy for the horse to choose the response you are asking for." - Monty Roberts

CREATING AN EQUINE PARTNER

Ready and Perfect Part 3: Freedom of Choice

"The good trainer can make a horse do almost anything but the great trainer can cause the horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

CREATING AN EQUINE PARTNER

Ready and Perfect Part 4: Saddled Up and Ready to Go

"Be sure to use well-fitted equipment that will not cause pain." - Monty Roberts

CREATING AN EQUINE PARTNER

Part 5: Getting Comfortable in the Stall

"The horse that is relaxed can break fast from the gates." - Monty Roberts

CREATING AN EQUINE PARTNER

Part 6: Winners Without Violence

"Get the violence out of training and you will improve performance." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 6 Part 1: Your Horse Synchronizes with You

"The handler or rider's own physiology can cause the horse to be spooky." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 6 Part 2: Freedom of Choice in Training

"There is no such thing as teaching, only learning." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 6 Part 3: Beachballs for the Spooky Horse

"When the horse gets it right, stay out of his way." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 6 Part 4: A Happier, Safer Horse

"Train your horse to be relaxed with spooky objects and he will be a happier, safer horse." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 1 Part 1: Join-Up Creates Trust

"Adrenaline up, learning down. Adrenaline down, learning up." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 1 Part 2: Becoming Your Horse's Ally

"A horse's fear will resolve itself through repetition and the absence of pain." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 1 Part 3: Systematic Desensitization

"What's important is a well-behaved, happy and willing horse, not the amount of time it took." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 2 Part 1: Join-Up for All Horses

"Horses have two goals: to reproduce and to survive." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 2 Part 2: Creating a Safe Training Environment

"Horses are skeptical of our motives until they are convinced we mean them no harm." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 2 Part 3: How to Calm a Nervous Horse

"Join-Up establishes trust." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 3 Part 1: Join-Up Establishes Trust

"Establish a safe environment and meet the horse's needs." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 3 Part 2: Setting Your Horse Up for Success

"Set your horse up for success by making the right thing easy." - Monty Roberts

ARNIE THE SPOOKY DRESSAGE HORSE

Day 3 Part 3: Getting in Sync with Your Horse

"Diaphragmatic breathing by the handler helps the horse relax." - Monty Roberts

WALKING THROUGH WATER

Willing Partners™ Water Crossing with Pat Roberts

"Adrenaline up, learning down. Adrenaline down, learning up." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 1: Introduction

"You must never demand from a horse to the extent that you discourage his generosity." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 2: Evaluating the Problem

"The natural instinct of the flight animal is to synchronize with the animals nearby." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 3: Three Tools of the Trade

"Make it easy for him to do right and difficult for him to do wrong." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 4: Working with the Tools (Day 1)

"Create an environment for your horse to learn, and eliminate all demand." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 5: Visit with the Sceptic

"When your horse tells you it did not work, then you have to listen." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 6: Working with the Tools (Day 2)

"If he is about to learn, stay out of his way." - Monty Roberts

WALTER WON'T GO FORWARD

Part 7: Results

"Encourage rather than demand." - Monty Roberts

THE BUCK STOPPER

Lesson 1: Dea's Day of Observation

"Anyone dealing with a bucker should first have the horse’s back checked to be sure that there is no pain in that area." - Monty Roberts

THE BUCK STOPPER

Lesson 2: Attaching Monty's Buck Stopper

"The Buck Stopper is inert until the horse begins to buck, and it allows the horse to discipline himself." - Monty Roberts

THE BUCK STOPPER

Lesson 3: Dea's Dummy Rider

"Eliminate physical pain." - Monty Roberts

THE BUCK STOPPER

Lesson 4: Rider Safety

"The Buck Stopper is for professional riders and professional buckers, but it's NOT for amateurs." - Monty Roberts

A HORSE WITH NO REVERSE

Lesson 1: Standing Still and Backing Up

"Reward the horse’s steps in backing up with immediate release of pressure." - Monty Roberts

A HORSE WITH NO REVERSE

Lesson 2: Creating a Learning Corner

"A horse not trained to back appropriately regards the reverse as his property." - Monty Roberts

A HORSE WITH NO REVERSE

Lesson 3: Incremental, Intrinsic Learning

"Reverse is a direction that we should own in a partnership with our horses." - Monty Roberts

A HORSE WITH NO REVERSE

Lesson 4: Wide Open Space

"Reward the horse’s steps in backing up with immediate release of pressure in the reins." - Monty Roberts

INTELLIGENT HORSEMANSHIP WITH KELLY MARKS

Training Tips for Opening Gates

"Train your horse incrementally" - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 1: The Horses Have the Answers

"Let the horses do the talking" - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 2: How to Catch a Wild Horse

"Live by the language of Equus and the concepts of Join-Up®" - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 3: A Good Trainer Works to Meet the Horse's Needs

"Meet the horse's needs in the absence of violence."

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 4: Horses Are Quick Learners

"Bad behavior is almost always our fault and not the fault of the horse." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 5: How to Earn a Wild Horse's Trust

"The hardest thing to find on earth is something a mustang hasn't noticed." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 6: Haltering the Wild Horse

"Horses, without any question, are our best teachers." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 7: Playing Ball with Your Horse

"Maintain a safe distance outside of the horse’s kick zone and strike zone." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 8: The Importance of Body Language

"It is critical in all of the training that we do with horses that our messages are consistent." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 9: Advanced Work While Staying Safe

"The flight animal relies upon his legs to carry him to flee for survival." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 10: The Kick Zone

"When touching a horse's sensitive areas, keep yourself safe and out of the kick zone." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 11: Staying Safe Around Wild Horses

"The training necessary for the acceptance of hobbles should ONLY be done by the most experienced trainer possible." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 12: Use Equipment that Does Not Cause Pain

"The most important part of any piece of equipment that you put on a horse is the hands that hold it." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 13: Preparing the Horse for the First Ride

"The horse is the only one with the answers." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 14: Keep Training Sessions Positive

"Let the horse work out how to get out of light pressure." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 15: Better Ways Than Roping

"There is virtually never a reason to rope a horse." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 16: Safely Train Horses to Prevent Panic When Tangled Up

"Roping a horse has no place in training." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 17: Diego's First Ride Part 1

"Put your relationship with your horse first." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 18: Diego's First Ride Part 2

"Practice diaphragmatic breathing to help relax rider and horse." Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 19: Riding a Wild Horse

"Positive instant consequences are even more important than the negative instant consequences." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 20: Safety First, then Monkey Business

"Eliminate pain, force, and demand from all your interactions with horses." - Monty Roberts

GENTLING A MUSTANG: DIEGO

Lesson 21: Extreme Mounting

"Remember to request and not demand." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 1: Stepping Forward and Backing Up

"There is no such thing as teaching, only learning." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 2: Clear Signals and Coming Off Pressure

"The Dually Halter can be a wondrous tool, but it is only as good as the hands that hold it." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 3: Mustangs Are Not for Beginners

"Once gentled, mustangs can become incredible partners." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 4: Walking Away from Your Mustang

"Mustangs are fantastic teachers, and once gentled they can become incredible partners." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 5: Introducing the Saddle

"Horses are forgiving individuals, and if we are quick enough to rectify our mistakes they will soon be back on a positive track." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 6: Building Trust Before Asking for Tolerance

"What we owe our horses is the least stressful initial procedures possible." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 7: Preparing Your Mustang for Riding

"Long lining prepares the young horse to listen to the rein aids." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 8: Choosing Domestication

"If only I could see the end of violence toward horses in my lifetime, it would be the greatest gift I could ever imagine." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 9: Horses Don't Like Surprises

"We all want a sensitive mouth, and we are responsible for creating that sensitivity or destroying it." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 10: Introducing the Rider Incrementally

"There is great relief in shedding a phobia, the horse will live a more tranquil existence once a phobia no longer exists." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 11: First Ride on a Wild Horse

"We all want well-behaved, happy and willing horses." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 12: Loading Your Mustang in the Trailer

"The trailer should be a safe and comfortable place for a horse to be." - Monty Roberts

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MUSTANG?

Zephyra Part 13: When the Horse Teaches Herself to Load

"It should be your goal to achieve willing loading with the adrenaline level of the horse as low as possible." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 1: The Impact of the Environment on Behavior

"Tend to the horse's needs and your chances for success will sky-rocket." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 2: Meeting the Horse's Natural Needs

"The horse that is comfortable with his surroundings eats and performs better than a horse that lives in an anxious state." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 3: Is Your Horse Free to Be a Horse?

"One should never force the horse, but allow the horse a choice." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 4: The Positive Effects of Movement

"I certainly advocate actually feeding horses low as their anatomy is constructed with that in mind." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 5: How to Retrofit an Old Barn for Best Horse Keeping Practices

"The horse that is perfectly happy while solo is rare." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 6: Environmental Enrichment for Horses

"The horse that is comfortable with his surroundings eats and performs better than a horse that lives in an anxious state." - Monty Roberts

SMART STABLING

Part 7: Smart Spaces for Equines Around the World

"Most of my life has been devoted to a great interest in the behavior of social order within the family groups of herd animals." - Monty Roberts

HORSE FACILITY LANDSCAPING TIPS

Adding Value to Your Horse Property

"To increase the value of your property, invest in horse friendly landscaping."

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 1: What You Need to Build a Dummy

"Mannequin riders are valuable tools when putting the first rides on a horse." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 2: Building the Mannequin Rider

"Mistakes are opportunities for learning." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 3: Testing and Adjusting the Mannequin Rider

"Be innovative." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 4: Adding the Finishing Touches

"Horses with a mannequin rider on their back will accept the live rider more readily." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 5: Attaching the Dummy to the Saddle

"It is safer for the horse and future rider if any issues are worked out with a mannequin." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 6: A Dummy Sits Tall in the Saddle

"No horse should take a live rider before carrying a mannequin rider." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 7: Dummy Rider at the Canter

"If you are heavy-handed on your horse the first day, you have to be heavy-handed with your horse everyday." - Monty Roberts

THE MAKING OF A MANNEQUIN RIDER

Part 8: The Dummy Rider Dismounts

"Always be considerate of the horse's mouth." - Monty Roberts

STARTING A HORSE WITH THE MANNEQUIN RIDER

Raylan Part 1: Assessing the Horse with Join-Up

"Join-Up builds the foundation for an understanding between horse and human." - Monty Roberts

STARTING A HORSE WITH THE MANNEQUIN RIDER

Raylan Part 2: Giving the Horse Freedom of Choice

"When a horse will relax for you and follow you wherever you go, you are 90% to riding him." - Monty Roberts

STARTING A HORSE WITH THE MANNEQUIN RIDER

Raylan Part 3: Dummy Rider On a Smart Horse

"The horse can never trust us until we prove that they are safe doing so." - Monty Roberts

STARTING A HORSE WITH THE MANNEQUIN RIDER

Raylan Part 4: Repetition Supports the Horse's Learning

Train incrementally so the horse has the building blocks of learning to understand and reach the next step." - Monty Roberts

STARTING A HORSE WITH THE MANNEQUIN RIDER

Raylan Part 5: Desensitization without Pain

"It is my strong recommendation to every horseperson that they learn the language Equus." - Monty Roberts

STARTING A HORSE WITH THE MANNEQUIN RIDER

Raylan Part 6: The Horse's First Ride

"Cause the horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

SADDLE JOIN-UP WITH TAD COFFIN

Part 1: A Saddle for the Horse in Movement

"Saddle design needs to address the horse in movement." - Monty Roberts

SADDLE JOIN-UP WITH TAD COFFIN

Part 2: The Horse in Motion and Self Carriage

"Allow your horse to be the final judge of the saddle you use." - Monty Roberts

SADDLE JOIN-UP WITH TAD COFFIN

Part 3: A Pain Free Saddle Experience

"Watch your horse's posture and behavior for signs of back pain." - Monty Roberts

SADDLE JOIN-UP WITH TAD COFFIN

Part 4: Relaxing the Horse's Back Muscles

"The horse teaches himself to find a more comfortable position while being ridden through intrinsic learning." - Monty Roberts

SADDLE JOIN-UP WITH TAD COFFIN

Part 5: Merlin and the Magic Saddle

"Educate yourself in how to meet the horse’s needs so the horse can meet yours." - Monty Roberts

THE SCIENCE OF SADDLE FITTING

Part 1: History Lesson

"The history of saddle fitting is strongly tied to the world of the military." - Monty Roberts

THE SCIENCE OF SADDLE FITTING

Part 2: The Magician’s Box

"No saddle ever fits a horse over a sustained period of time." - Monty Roberts

THE SCIENCE OF SADDLE FITTING

Part 3: The Computer

"The equipment we use affects the performance of the horses we ride." - Monty Roberts

THE SCIENCE OF SADDLE FITTING

Part 4: Magic with the Gauge

"One of the most often-detected producers of pain in the ridden horse is an ill-fitting saddle." - Monty Roberts

THE SCIENCE OF SADDLE FITTING

Part 5: Magic with the Computer

"We should optimize the effect of a proper fitting saddle with an effective saddle pad cushion." - Monty Roberts

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

How to Rubber Tip Your Spurs for Riding

"It is not necessary to use spurs early in the training procedure." - Monty Roberts

FOOTING

On Track with Footing

"Footing is extremely important in the training of horses." - Monty Roberts

FOOTING

Good Surfaces for the Arena

"Disciplines only slightly affect the recommended surface." - Monty Roberts

FOOTING

The Otto Sport Solution

“Keep it simple.” – Monty Roberts

LEAD LINES

Tying Your Horse

"Never tie your horse using the schooling rings of the Dually Halter." - Monty Roberts

LEAD LINES

How to Use a Line During Join-Up

"A 17-foot line is the ideal length to use for Join-Up in a round pen with a 50-foot diameter." - Monty Roberts

LEAD LINES

At the Mounting Block

"Standing still to mount is a critical training exercise for the rider's safety."

LEAD LINES

Ponying Your Horse from Another Horse

"Frightened horses will allow you to do much more from the back of another horse than they will when your feet are on the ground." - Monty Roberts

LEAD LINES

Trailer Loading

"The horse that willingly backs up and comes forward is likely to load more willingly than the horse that is reluctant to back up." - Monty Roberts

BRINGING HOME A NEW HORSE

Part 1: Introducing Two Horses Safely

"For safety reasons, introduce horses to each other in separate enclosures." - Monty Roberts

BRINGING HOME A NEW HORSE

Part 2: From Strangers to Pasture Mates

"Take as long as necessary, with safe and gradual introductions." - Monty Roberts

READY FOR THE VET

Part 1: Preparing the Horse for Injections

"Horses remember when they experience pain and avoid the circumstance that caused it." - Monty Roberts

READY FOR THE VET

Part 2: Reducing a Horse's Reaction to Needles

"The flight animal is, by nature, very distractible." - Monty Roberts

READY FOR THE VET

Part 3: How to Help Your Horse Relax and Learn

"The great trainer can cause the horse to want to do it." - Monty Roberts

READY FOR THE VET

Part 4: The Horse's Sense of Smell

"The olfactory plate allows the horse to analyze his environment." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 1 - Assessing the Foot

"Training is not a battle that a man is obliged to win."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 2 - Measuring & Trimming the Toe

"Horses only have two goals in their lives: one is to reproduce and the other is to survive."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 3 - Measuring & Trimming the Heel

"Horses have different personalities, abilities and levels of sensitivity, much like people do."—Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 4 - Measuring the Results

"The horses are talking--just listen." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 5: Assessment of Asymmetry

"A balanced foot helps create a balanced horse." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 6: Objective Farriery

"A balanced hoof supports the horse's tendons and ligaments, preventing lameness." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 7: Keeping It Simple

"Keep it simple." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP® with the FARRIER

Lesson 8: The Transformation

"Our Online University is devoted to bringing high level education to horse people on a global basis." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 1: The Masterson Method®

"Less is more." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 2: Search-Response, Stay-Release

"Causing the horse to be cooperative, relaxed and generous during sessions as a partner with us is imperative to an acceptable relationship." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 3: Addressing Referred Pain

"Be sure to always have a veterinarian check the horse for possible medical causes before addressing behavioral or training aspects." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 4: How the Horse Tells Us He's in Pain

"Trust is just the overriding word to describe contentment, relaxation and the desire to work in a partnership." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 5: Respect the Horse's Sensitivity to Pressure

"Horses are forgiving individuals, and if we are quick enough to rectify our mistakes they will soon be back on a positive track." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 6: From Big Reactions to Big Releases

"Never cause the horse pain and be patient with your approach." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 7: Rediscovering the Horse's Range of Motion

"A flexible and balanced horse is far better prepared to give you a top performance than one without those advantages." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 8: Releasing Tension in the Hind End

"The horse relies upon his legs to carry him to flee for survival." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE BODYWORK WITH WILL FRIDAY

Part 9: Bodywork for Gentling Rescue Horses

"No mustang I have ever worked with allowed touching at first, but all mustangs that I have worked with found value in it eventually." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC CARE WITH DR. ELLI BOARDMAN

Part 1: Strengthening the Horse's Back and Improving Posture

"Work with your team of equine professionals to keep your horse healthy and comfortable." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC CARE WITH DR. ELLI BOARDMAN

Part 2: Body Symmetry, Soundness, and the Conformation Triangle

"Conformation should be a significant measure of the horse’s potential for success." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC CARE WITH DR. ELLI BOARDMAN

Part 3: Evaluating Your Horse's Comfort and Symmetry

"Aim to keep the horse sound, happy and pain free." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC CARE WITH DR. ELLI BOARDMAN

Part 4: Assessing the Horse's Movement at the Walk, Trot and Canter

"Do lots of walking with your horse to mobilize his spine." - Monty Roberts

EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC CARE WITH DR. ELLI BOARDMAN

Part 5: Question and Answer with Monty and Elli

"Be bilateral in all of your training."

CONFORMATION

Balance and Symmetry

"Conformation should be a significant measure of the horse’s potential for success, but should never be the only criterion by which we judge him." - Monty Roberts

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - EQUINE TOUCH

Part 1: Introduction to Equine Touch

"The first step is to eliminate any physical pain as a cause for negative behaviors or changes in performance." - Monty Roberts

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - EQUINE TOUCH

Part 2: Bodywork

"Trust is a word to describe contentment, relaxation and the desire to work in a partnership."

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - ACUPUNCTURE

Part 1: Happy Anatomy, Happy Horse

"Be aware that horses may yield a mediocre or recalcitrant performance because they are in pain." - Monty Roberts

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - ACUPUNCTURE

Part 2: Students Learn Through Feel

"Causing horses’ pain in an attempt to enhance performance should not be tolerated under any circumstances."

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - ACUPUNCTURE

Part 3: Don't Try This at Home

"Only professional equine therapists who have been educated extensively in these practices should perform these procedures." - Monty Roberts

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - ACUPUNCTURE

Part 4: Pins and Needles

"When we talk about “Don’t do this at home,” acupuncture becomes the poster child for that statement." - Monty Roberts

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - ACUPUNCTURE

Part 5: Pulling the Needles

"Acupuncture should clearly be left entirely in the hands of licensed practitioners and should never be done, in any form, by horse owners at home." - Monty Roberts

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES - ACUPUNCTURE

Part 6: Conclusion on Acupuncture

"Acupuncture can help where the horse's pain-free performance is concerned." - Monty Roberts

PILATES FOR HORSE RIDERS

Part 1: Warm Up Exercises with Julie Driver

"Knowledge is something none of us can have enough of." - Monty Roberts

PILATES FOR HORSE RIDERS

Part 2: Getting Fit to Ride with Julie Driver

"Horses synchronize with the physiological state of those around them." ~ Monty Roberts

PILATES FOR HORSE RIDERS

Part 3: Improving Your Core Strength and Balance with Julie Driver

"Riders who have developed core balance and stability, can use their leg aids independently." ~ Monty Roberts

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS WITH ASHLEY MANCUSO

Part 1: Riding from Your Core

"We should strive to become good horsemen by consistently engaging in educational efforts." - Monty Roberts

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS WITH ASHLEY MANCUSO

Part 2: Doing Yoga with Your Horse

"Release tension in your body to help your horse do the same." - Monty Roberts

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS WITH ASHLEY MANCUSO

Part 3: Synchronizing Body and Mind

"Horses are animals of synchrony." - Monty Roberts

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS WITH ASHLEY MANCUSO

Part 4: Creating Space for You and Your Horse

"Become aware of how your energy affects your horse." - Monty Roberts

YOGA FOR EQUESTRIANS WITH ASHLEY MANCUSO

Part 5: Developing Balance

"Seek assistance in learning breathing techniques that are consistent with those utilized by practitioners of yoga." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH WAR VETERANS

Horse Sense and Soldiers

"Communication is the cornerstone of violence-free training." - Monty Roberts

JOIN-UP WITH WAR VETERANS

Teambuilding: Obstacles

"The message of Join-Up® goes far beyond horses." - Monty Roberts

MONTY'S LEGACY

Gentleman Cowboy: The Luckiest Man on Earth

"Horse training principles based on communication and respect can be applied to human interactions." - Monty Roberts

HORSE SENSE AND HEALING

Join-Up Changes Lives

"Violence is never the answer." - Monty Roberts

HORSE SENSE AND HEALING

Horses Can Change Human Behavior

“My greatest accomplishment was learning to be gentle. Without that, I would have accomplished nothing”. Monty Roberts

HORSE SENSE AND HEALING

Veterans with Wild Horses

"The horses are doing their work of healing veterans with incredible efficiency." - Monty Roberts

HORSE SENSE AND HEALING

Magic for Veterans and Wild Horses

"Horses provide a working paradigm for victims of violence." - Monty Roberts

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HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

HOW HORSES LEARN GOOD MANNERS

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

TRAINING A SENSITIVE YOUNGSTER WITH JOANNA LOWES

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

NEW SKILLS FOR YOUR RESCUE HORSE WITH JAMIE JENNINGS AND JOANNA LOWES

EQUINE OSTEOPATHY WITH JENNY AHLROTH

EQUINE OSTEOPATHY WITH JENNY AHLROTH

WATCH ME FIRST!

WATCH ME FIRST!

A WORD FROM MONTY

A WORD FROM MONTY

A WORD FROM MONTY

A WORD FROM MONTY

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

EQUINE VISION

HEART RATES OF HUMANS AND HORSES

HEART RATES OF HUMANS AND HORSES

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JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP®

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR CHILDREN

JOIN-UP FOR TEENS

JOIN-UP FOR TEENS

JOIN-UP WITHOUT A ROUND PEN / HEAD SHY

JOIN-UP WITHOUT A ROUND PEN / HEAD SHY

DUALLY HALTER

DUALLY HALTER

DUALLY HALTER

DUALLY HALTER

DUALLY HALTER

DUALLY HALTER

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