Question: My husband would like to know if there is such a thing as a "coldback horse". In other words "one that you have to lunge before each ride"? We think not, but there are others who tell us yes. Robert says he'll take your word before anyone else's. Monty's Answer: The Coldback horse is [...]
Question: Hello, I have a little problem when I'm riding: I can't keep my toes in. How can I fix my problem? Thank you, Candi Monty's Answer: Beginning riders have to train their muscles to get their riding position right. To achieve the leg position that I practice, you will want the center of the [...]
In November 2011, Monty paid a visit to Horseworld, a charity that works to heal young people with emotional issues by helping them establish healthy and safe emotional bonds with horses. Children and horses are subjects close to Monty's heart. John Newman, chairman of trustees at Horseworld, said: "To have Monty Roberts join the Horseworld [...]
Question: My lovely appaloosa mare, Leggs, and I enjoy rambling round the countryside (hacks/trails of 10-20 miles) and a few long distance rides each year. Leggs' current saddle pad is a bit too long, rubbing slightly over her lumbar spine/loin area. The problem is that we live in the UK and ride western. Well, Leggs [...]
Question: What do you do with a mare that pins her ears when you feed her? Monty's Answer: If a horse should own any part of the day, it's when they're eating. When you feed a horse, leave them alone. Get the feed to them as easily as you can without mixing in at all, [...]
Watch this fantastic video about Monty's experience working on stage with the War Horse cast. Monty advises the puppet operators on how to move like a live horse at the National Theatre in London. The main equine character of War Horse, Joey, interacts with a live horse, American Pie, owned by Kelly Marks, and Pie [...]
Free workshops with Monty Roberts for veterans. Monty Roberts has developed an equine assisted program for veterans with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The three-day workshops take place at Flag Is Up Farms. It is provided by the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation. Please share this news today so veterans will benefit! Contact us for upcoming [...]
Question: How would you clip a big horse who is terrified of the clippers without doping him? Monty's Answer: Thank you for sending this question to me. In the past two years my menu of procedures has grown tremendously where this problem is concerned. Yes it's true; at 76 I'm still learning. There was a [...]
There are times when biting is a behavioral sign of hindgut sensitivity caused by ulcers in the colon. Ulcers can lead to colic, so it is critical to get a complete vet check on horses showing these signs. Please take time to review this explanation from John Hall, the President of Freedom Health, in view [...]
Monty Roberts has developed an equine assisted program for veterans with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This three-day workshop is provided by the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation and it takes place at Flag Is Up Farms, in California. Upcoming clinic dates: December 9, 10 and 11 January 20, 21, 22 Photo credit: Jana Widdecke and [...]
