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Watch Monty's horse training videos to learn how he demonstrates communication through horse training techniques that the amateur and professional alike consider to be the trainable skills of a horse whisperer yet Monty calls it horse gentling.
Monty's horse training techniques are non violent with intelligent natural horsemanship. In addition to video instructions, Monty has written many books related to natural horsemanship. Monty trains safe horses for nervous riders called Willing Partners. Monty trains world class race horses for sale.
“I am very proud to be a part of Her Majesty’s horse training and her passion for their welfare. I believe she is the leading monarch for the advocacy of horses in the world. She is a thought leader in this field. Her Majesty's horses are trained using the Dually Halter, making a difference in the training of sensitive animals by giving the horse the choice to partner in the training.” ~ Monty
“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
"My life's goal is to leave the world a better place than I found it, for horses and for people too". ~ Monty Roberts

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My Join-Up® Experience

Searching for like minded equestrian in Colorado

By:

carrie+shakespeare

Date:

2025-Feb-17 at 07:27PM

Hello to all my fellow Monty fans! I took Monty's course "Monty's Special Training" in October 2024. I'm based in Parker, CO and in the process of adopting my first horse as an adult. I grew up showing Western Pleasure and have a lifetime of equestrian experience including working with green horses.

Curious if there are any like minded (aka Monty-minded) equestrians in the area that might be interested in collaborating with his training. I plan to follow Monty's methods as closely as possible. My 13 y/o gelding has never been ridden but he's a sweet boy on the ground and I want to take my time starting him under saddle. It would be great to have an extra set of eyes or hands, plus it will be great experience for us both.

Even some of the local "natural horsemanship" trainers at the adoption center have been too heavy handed for him and he's not responding well to it.

I'm also happy to lend a hand if with your horses if you have them.

Please reply to this post if you're interested!

- Carrie & Shakespeare

JoHewittVINTA 2025-Mar-01 at 11:27AM

Hi Carrie & Shakespeare. Welcome to the Uni. Unfortunately, I'm not local to you - which I realise isn't ideal as I can't give you the face to face help you are looking for but even though I'm distant (Scotland) my guys ( Max, Humphrey, Kirk & Moley ) & I are happy to offer our help & support to you & Shakespeare.

Max & Humphrey could be considered rescues, although perhaps not in the same league as your guy & Humphrey sired Kirk & his sister Holy Moley - who was Monty's last first saddle & rider in Scotland ( YouTube Monty Roberts & Kelly Marks at SNEC 2019 ).

I am privileged to have this incredible trusting relationship with my guys. I have posted about them on the forum over the last few years so I'll let you look us up. Suffice to say you are very welcome to contact me so we can discuss your situation & hopefully you find my third party insight at least thought provoking. Working quietly, at Shakespeare's pace, will gain you massive advantages & so long as you are both having fun ( even when a situation causes the horse to be a bit wary if you proceed incrementally & rethink your approach if something isn't working for Shakespeare he will have fun beating his demons ) you will both be on track for the most satisfying journey.

Hopefully hear from you soon & that you also hear from more likeminded people local to you. Cheers, Jo.