Wednesday January 20, 2021

Greetings!
Question 

Do you use older techniques and are they as effective as more recent ones?
Answer 

Beginning in the early 1940s I came to the conclusion that violence should not be a part of human and horse relationships. The older techniques were all extremely violent and while it has changed dramatically there is still more violence, in my opinion, than is necessary. This is where I like to say “A good trainer can make a horse do almost anything. The great trainer can cause the horse to want to do it. 

Sincerely,
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Postponed to early 2021: CHA Equine Facility Manager Certification at Flag Is Up Farms
January 25, 2021: Horsemanship 101 at the Monty Roberts Learning Center
February 8 to 12, 2021: Monty's Special Training in English (and Equus!)
February 14 to 16, 2021: Intro Course Module 2 Join:Up
February 17 to 19, 2021: Intro Course Module 1 First Steps to Monty’s Method
February 21 to 23, 2021: Intro Course Module 3 Long Lining
February 24 to 26, 2021: Intro Course Module 4 Prep for Intro Exams
March 5 to 7, 2021: Horse Sense & Healing
March 12 to 14, 2021: Intro Course Module 1 First Steps to Monty’s Method
March 15 to 26, 2021: Introductory Course of Horsemanship
March 20, 2021:  Horsemanship 101 at the Monty Roberts Learning Center
April 1 to 3, 2021: Intro Course Module 2 Join-Up
April 4 to 6, 2021: Intro Course to Module 3 Long Lining

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

Is there something that you think should be changed or shouldn’t have changed in the western world of riding?