January. 22, 2020 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: How do you train a horse for a vulnerable rider? Common sense tells us that there are certain breeds/temperaments that would be better suited to these [vulnerable] riders, even having taken this into consideration, are there any extra measures you like to put in place when starting [...]
January. 15, 2020 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Are you safe riding your horse? Thinking specifically about the safety of riders who are more vulnerable such as those with physiological injuries (e.g. like myself, having previously had spinal surgery); more mature riders and young children in the context of starting horses. Monty's Answer: We will [...]
January. 8, 2020 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: When is a horse safe and ready to ride? Dear Monty, Some horses will instinctively buck during the starting process, what would you consider to be the safest or best way to ensure from the outset that this is not a 'go to' option when horses encounter [...]
January. 1, 2020 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Why does my horse refuse a jump? Why does my horse refuse a jump? Monty's Answer: Probably, you have overmatched him at some point. Get the fences lower, let him have fun and rebuild his confidence. Elevate the fences gradually, attempting to discover his maximum capability. Horses [...]
December. 25, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Do you think Join-Up is for dressage queens? Why do you do your Join-Up demonstrations using an English saddle and never a Western? Is that why lots of cowboys think Join-Up is for dressage queens? Monty's Answer: There are many reasons why the saddle that I choose [...]
[Our 2020 Ask Monty tips can be found here] December. 25 Do you think Join-Up is for dressage queens? December. 18 My horse has difficulty taking the bit December. 11 How do you achieve a high performance with horses? December. 4 Can anyone learn the horses’ language? November. 27 Does your horse like his blanket? [...]
December. 18, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: My horse has difficulty taking the bit My horse has difficulty taking the bit. It was recommended by someone that I use a bitless bridle for her, but I don’t know how to use one and no one will help me. They will only help with a [...]
November. 6, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Do you still work with the Queen’s horses? Do you still go to England to visit and work with the Queen’s horses? Monty's Answer: Yes, in fact, England is on my current schedule for two months of every year. While I tour the country to do demonstrations, [...]
October. 30, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Do your methods make horses more successful? You work mostly on horse problems such as biting, kicking or refusing to go into the trailer. Do you think your methods could make top horses even more successful, get dressage horses more concentrated in the arena or make show [...]
October. 23, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: How do horses help humans? You've created special programs for veterans, abused children, people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). What is it about the impact of horses on these people? Monty's Answer: Those familiar with my thoughts on healing should know that I don't believe there [...]
