Wednesday September 18, 2019
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Question
How can we learn to listen to horses? Can anyone learn the horses’ language or does it require a special talent?
Answer
For the past 30 years, I have set out to show the world how my concepts have improved the lives of horses. It has not been easy. The books I’ve written have helped, and my
Monty Roberts University
online has exposed my concepts globally. There are massively more ways to learn today than there ever has been in the 6000 years since we domesticated the first horses. It does not require a special talent, only a desire to learn.
An email was delivered to me recently from a woman who had attended one of my demos in the 1990s. She wrote "My mom sent me these scrapbook pages that she did, and I thought Monty might enjoy seeing them. She and I were at that demonstration and it really changed how we handled horses. I remember it was quite a scandal in the horse community there at the time, like he was a witch doctor or something. I'm really glad those times have changed!"
"I remember, I started my first colt shortly after going to that demonstration. I think that was the nicest thing they could say in rural Nevada at that time. "Gently" breaking! I have another horse that I rescued from a typical cowboy that hobbled and blindfolded him as a 3 year old in a pen full of cattle. It took lot of Join-Ups to get his trust back, but he is 25 years old now, and he's been my best bud, and an awesome jumper, for all those years. Thanks for all that you do for the horses and for the veterans!” Cass H.
Sincerely,
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MONTY ROBERTS' ONLINE UNIVERSITY
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
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THE MONTY ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
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October 4 to 6, 2019: Introductory Course Module 01: First Steps to Monty’s Methods
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October 11 to 13, 2019:
Introductory Course Module 02: Join-Up
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October 16 to 18, 2019:
Introductory Course Module 03: Long Lining
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October 19 to 21, 2019:
Introductory Course Module 04: Preparation for the Intro Exams
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“If you love your horse like I do, you want to do everything you can to care for him. I’ve learned a great deal about how horses are prone to digestive problems, not just in the stomach, but in the colon too.”
~ Monty Roberts
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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
How can a horse owner get helped with a problem, can they write to you?
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Recent suggestions for rule changes by the US Jockey Club to the US Racing Industry caused us to ask Monty Roberts, long time advocate of whipless racing, to tell us what he thinks the chances are that the industry will listen. Will all 38 states come on board with the public sentiment and the Jockey Club recommendations or will there be a modified response by the racetracks?
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Monty Roberts and Temple Grandin
together with many more outstanding presenters and live demonstrations with horses.
Superpowers, Science & Synergies
June 21-23, 2020
Flag Is Up Farms
Solvang, California
After the great success of the past years we are so excited to expand The Movement in 2020 to three days. Join us for a transformational experience with humans and horses and discover how to live better together.
Limited number of participants.
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