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“I communicate with a horse in what I call the Language of Equus; a silent language of gestures that is discernible, predictable and effective. Now you can learn from my videos, audio and notes to help you understand the horse as I do. This language is really quite simple, but simplicity becomes its greatest strength.” ~ Monty
Monty Roberts is a renowned horse trainer known as the man who listens to horses and the original horse whisperer. Monty's horse training instructions are accepted worldwide.
Monty has helped thousands of people globally through his Monty Roberts Online Videos to learn how to Join-Up with horses, training young horses, spooky horses, horses that bite. His mustang , Shy Boy , is his most famous horse.
Join-Up methods help horse and trainer to establish a bond of communication and trust. “You must somehow understand that we as horsemen can do very little to teach the horse. What we can do is to create an environment in which he can learn.” ~ Monty
Monty says, “We hear that ‘actions speak louder than words,’ but generally we do not live by it too successfully.” Now Monty has taught thousands of people worldwide how to build trust in animals through our actions and body language.
Monty’s principles really amount to common sense and immense patience. He believes that children and horses have the same behavioral patterns. They are both naturally “flight” animals. "If you frighten them and resort to confrontation, you’ll lose their trust." ~ Monty
"Simple one-on-one reassurances and praise reap long term dividends that can all be undone with the quick slamming of a book on a desk or shouting back." ~ Monty Roberts
"No one of us was born with the right to say 'You must or I'll hurt you' to any other living thing, animal or human". ~ Monty Roberts
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My Join-Up® Experience

IT WORKED!

By:

Kathi

Date:

2016-May-11 at 11:18AM

Years ago I tried to achieve a Join Up, but my horse never came to me, although it showed me the signs.
Last week I went to one of Monty's incredible presentations. (Lucky me that he decided to visit us in Austria:)) He explained all of the necessary steps and we could ask him everything that we wanted to know. We were just 30 people, so there was plenty of time for each of us to actually talk to Monty.
Now I know what my problem was: I never paid attention to my hands!!!! My fingers were always spread! Furthermore I always WANTED to achieve a Join Up. Maybe my horse felt some pressure.

Yesterday I wanted to give it another shot, so my horse and I walked over to the Roundpen.
Usually, I would have thought: "Let's join up!" but this time I was like:" I want to listen to you aus well! Show me what you think of my movements! We've got all day, no need to hurry!"
I never once put any pressure in.

IT WORKED!!!!! My horse came to me and I nearly cried. We also had a pretty good Follow Up.
Thank you so much, Monty! You don't know what you did for me. You are awesome.

vicci - UK (North Wales) 2016-May-11 at 01:00PM

Hi Kathi
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What a lovely story, really pleased for you and welcome to the forum :-)
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Vicci

janet 2016-May-11 at 07:21PM

Wow Kathi, you gave us goosebumps! It's so true that people often say their horse can't 'read them' or 'my horse won't Join-Up'. You proved it's a language. And your horse recognized what you were asking, well done!

Kathi 2016-May-11 at 08:31PM

Thank you for your kind words. I've been reading Monty's books since I was a little girl. They didn't just help me understand horses better. They also improved my "human reading skills".
I'm a primary school teacher now and want to be that kind of person that my students can rely on, and I always want to create an environment in which learning is possible. I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't be the person I am now if I hadn't found the confirmation I was looking for in Monty's books. I always knew that there were more possibilities in communicating and working with humans, especially kids, and horses.
It's that special kind of understanding that makes the difference. As a teacher, I'm always trying to reflect my methods to have a healthy and good relationship with my students. It's the same with horses...
My incredible horse told me yesterday that I'm on the right path...
Working with him through the years taught me quite a lot- especially never to give up

Debbie Roberts Loucks, USA 2016-May-19 at 03:34PM

Thank you for sharing this moment Kathi. Have you noticed any difference in your horse's interactions with you since May 11 now? I would be curious if this has improved the confidence between you.

I am so glad you went to Monty's demonstration!

Mel - Ramsgate UK 2016-May-26 at 12:38AM

Always what we like to see! Monty says we can do it too and when we learn it then we can!
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Thank you Monty for such an amazing tool to help us through.
Mel
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