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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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Horse Sense for People

Working with horses and children

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horses487

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2010-Aug-14 at 07:20PM

I have a friend who is struggling with her child.. I have given her Monty's books to read and I can already see a difference in her behavior towards understanding her daughter. She comes out to my property with her daughter to ride the horses, and coming out has given her so much peace. She has opened up so much. She is much more relaxed and faces the world with a better attitude!
Her 6 year old daughter bonded with my 17 year old Thoroughbred... He goes out of his way to please this little girl, I am excited to start teaching her join-up to increase the bond she has with him! It was something to witness and it took everyone's breath away when it happened!
There is nothing in the world to describe what that is like.
I am glad I can share what I know about horses and what I have learned through Monty with people who need it in their lives! If I can bring a little peace to someone else... I think I am helping to make this world a better place, for horses and people!

fuenta 2010-Dec-17 at 07:43PM

I agree, and I am happy for you experience! Keep doing this wonderful job, to bring peace and joy into peolple's lives! Never keep anything good to yourself, always share it with others! Thank you! Good luck!

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helene 2011-Jun-25 at 07:49PM

That sounds wonderful. I have practiced join up from the start with my 2 young horses i have backed in the last few years. I just had my first child who is now 11 months old. i have read Monty's horse sense for people and want my husband to read it. I was brought up with the regular spankings and pulling of ears used to correct our misbehavior. I really believe in non violence including shouting as a form of violence and would really like to learn some skills and techniques based on Monty's principles to use with my son.I am just not quite sure where to start, although I know he is still very young and hasn't much unwanted behavior yet that you can blame him for. Has anyone tried his techniques out themselves? Would love to hear some ideas on what people have tried in certain situations and what results they have got.

medicinalarts 2011-Jun-26 at 12:59PM

Sounds like you are a natural Montessori style parent. It's the respect, freedom with limits, value of the human spirit for its sense of wonder, willingness to experience and hunger for personal growth. Monty and Maria Montessori are spiritual allies in this regard. Check out Association Montessori International for more information. AMIusa.org