Wednesday November 20, 2019

Greetings!
Question 

Do you recommend martingales, draw reins, tie-downs or chambons?

Answer 

I would like you to think about this answer­ carefully. I am being asked here for an opinion on equipment that is fully extrinsic. I believe that a horse properly trained by my methods virtually never needs one of these. If I were asked if I have ever found them to be helpful, I would have to answer honestly that at one time or another, I have might have found all of them to be helpful. 

It is difficult ever to say never but the need for extrinsic equipment, that is equipment which forces the horse to do it, should be used very sparingly. If you get your methods right, you almost never have to have it.


Sincerely,
MONTY ROBERTS' ONLINE UNIVERSITY
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
In this online video series, dressage rider and yoga instructor Ashley Mancuso joins forces with Monty and a mustang to demonstrate yoga practice with horses. . Not a student yet? Click on the buttons below to Join-Up with thousands of horse lovers learning Monty's force-free, fun methods.
UPCOMING EVENTS    
USA
June 21 to 23, 2019: The Movement 2020 at Flag Is Up Farms in California
THE MONTY ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
December 2 to 4, 2019:  Introductory Course Module 02: Join-Up
December 5 to 7, 2019:  Introductory Course Module 03: Long Lining
December 13 to 15, 2019:  Horse Sense and Healing
ONLINE PRODUCT REVIEW
From Erin B. at The Movement 2019

"It is mesmerizing to watch Monty and the instructors calmly and gently guide the horses, using subtle body language cues that show how effectively you really can help a horse understand what you are asking without any need for violence or even harshness."

  
MONTY'S CHALLENGE

Test yourself each week as I challenge you to answer the question below. I mean this. Sit down and write an answer. Don't wait for my answer next week. If you have been reading my Weekly Questions and Answers for the last six months, you should be in a position to do this. Send your answer to my team at:  askmonty@montyroberts.com  
 
Why should you bother? Because it will help you focus. There is probably a comparable question in your life that needs answering... or will be. If you can gain insight into how to go about answering a practical question that is loosely related to your problem, this exercise will help you answer your nagging question. Then read my answer. I want all of my students to learn to be better trainers than me.That's good for you and good for horses! 
 
~ Monty 
  
NEXT WEEK'S QUESTION

My horse refuses to accept a turnout rug. I have been kicked several times and my hands have been burned because the horse bolts away from me as I attempt to put the rug over the body. He has pulled back and broken the tie several times. Please help me!


Coach Laura Moore noticed a flier advertising a mechanical bull world championship being held in the small town in Washington State. While she had very little experience riding mechanical bulls, she had plenty of experience riding and starting horses since she was a child. She shares how she beat the boys at Bull Bustin’. Across the pond we talk with author R.S. Turner about Exmoor Ponies and the story that relates his family’s experience of a deep dive into owning one.

 
Save the dates!
June 21 to 23, 2020, with Monty Roberts and Temple Grandin

The fourth week in June 2020 is being held for the third annual event that centers on the qualities of horses to teach us how to lower stress and build trust at Monty Roberts’ Flag Is Up Farms, in Solvang, California.

Dr. Temple Grandin , professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience of autism and its relation to animals. Dr. Grandin will discuss autism, the flight animal and its advantage in working with horses. Whether you are a member of the autism community or horse community, you will find Temple’s presentation unforgettable.

“Autism helped me understand animals because I think in pictures. Since animals do not have language, their memories have to be sensory-based instead of word-based, ” said Dr. Temple Grandin.

Tickets on sale, Early Bird Discount! Register here: www.TheMovement2020.com