Wednesday March 11, 2020

Greetings!
Question  
Dear Monty,

I honor your answer, your deep respect for Her Majesty the Queen (and The Queen Mother) and your deep understanding of horses and the mistakes humans make that can cause tragic accidents with horses through their LACK of understanding. [Refer to the January 29, 2020 Ask Monty edition ]

In my family, we have always loved the Royal Family. We are related through my English branch of the family to Mrs. Campbell-Preston, who was Lady in Waiting to The Queen Mother. The story of The Queen Mother’s inviting you to England that first time and how moved she was to witness your Join-Up® work is a precious one I carry in my heart. Queen Elizabeth’s love of horses is such an integral part of who she is, in particular her passion for horse breeding, as you know. 

I personally would like to thank you for all you have given to deepen everyone’s understanding of Equus. 

With great respect and love,
Martha Magee

Answer 

Dear Martha,

Thank you very much for your supportive communication regarding my answer. We must remember that Queen Elizabeth is the most influential world leader in all of our history, both for animals and for humans. The Queen’s love of horses has been, and will be for a long time in the future, a positive factor in equine welfare.

Sincerely,
MONTY'S EQUUS ONLINE UNIVERSITY
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
ONLINE PRODUCT REVIEW

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UPCOMING EVENTS    
USA
June 21 to 23, 2020:  The Movement 2020  at Flag Is Up Farms in California
USA
September 11 to 13 , 2020:  CHA Equine Facility Manager Certification  at Flag Is Up Farms
THE MONTY ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
May 1 to 3, 2020: Horse Sense and Healing
May 11 to 22, 2020: Advanced Exams
May 25 to 29, 2020: Introductory Exams
June 1 to 19, 2020: Advanced Course
June 21 to 23, 2020: The Movement 2020 with Monty & Dr Temple Grandin
June 29 to July 3, 2020: Monty’s Special Training (Portuguese)
July 6 to 17, 2020: Introductory Course of Horsemanship
July 11, 2020: Kids' Course
July 18, 2020: Horsemanship 101
July 24 to 26, 2020: Horse Sense and Healing
August 3 to 7, 2020: Monty’s Special Training (English)
August 8 to 10, 2020: Introductory Course Module 01: First Steps to Monty’s Methods
August 11 to 13, 2020: Introductory Course Module 02: Join-Up
August 14 to 16, 2020: Introductory Course Module 03: Long Lining
August 17 to 28, 2020: Gentling Wild Horses
HORSE SENSE & HEALING WORKSHOPS


Horse Sense & Healing 20A with a wonderful group of military and first responders and our Certified Instructor  Jamie Massey Jennings, www.Join-Up.org

Read more about Monty's life changing workshops here: https://montyroberts.com/non-profit/horse-sense-and-healing/
REDUCING VIOLENCE THROUGH WORKSHOPS
WITH HORSES GLOBALLY

These kids from Trebago Child Welfare have never had the opportunity to be with horses in a therapeutic context; and perhaps they won’t again. But studies have shown that even just a few hours with an inspiring person (or horse?) can have a permanent and positive effect in a young person’s life. We wish we could do more in Lead-Up. But at the very least we are planting a seed; a seed of non-violence, self awareness and resilience

Photo: Monty Roberts Certified Instructor Simon Marrier d'Unienville conducts a Lead-Up clinic for in South Africa

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 pony will move his head in a full clockwise circle over and over again. He will do it if he's at the gate and ready to leave the arena if I allow him to. Last week we put him out in the field alone. He is boarded at a barn and I'm not allowed to take any other horses out with him. I'm guessing that he does this when he is stressed or bored because he is fine when I work with him and fine when the barn owner puts other horses out with him. My question is, should I try to stop it or just accept it as part of his personality?

Thank you!
Kathy

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