Ask Monty: How do you choose a comfortable horse?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-09-11T06:25:08-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, Marcio Cortez from Brazil asks Monty Roberts "How do you choose a comfortable horse?" Read Monty's advice.
Ask Monty: How can you win over your horse’s trust?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T02:56:18-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, warmblood owner Rebecca asks Monty Roberts "How can you win over your horse's trust?" Read Monty's advice.
Ask Monty: What is the most subtle evidence of acceptance from a horse?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:16:16-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, Mustang owner Mary asks Monty Roberts, "What is the most subtle evidence of acceptance from a horse?"
Ask Monty: What is the best age for Join-Up?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:04:59-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, new horse owner Kevin asks Monty Roberts, "What is the best age for Join-Up?" Read Monty's advice.
Ask Monty: Is your horse chomping on the bit?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:14:37-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, mare owner Debra asks Monty Roberts "How do I stop my anxious horse chomping on the bit?" Read Monty's advice.
Ask Monty: Have horses ever taken a hit on your confidence?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:17:54-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, Tiffany asks Monty Roberts "Have horses ever taken a hit on your confidence?" Read Monty's advice.
Ask Monty: Does your horse ground tie?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-07-22T07:22:19-07:00I have no problem with the ground tie procedure. I simply would want no chance that the horse could step on a rein and injure his mouth. I feel sure you have taken measures to prevent this. Your discovery that relaxation extends itself to circumstances later in the day's experiences is impressive. It is so true that relaxation and cooperation build on the human observation that these circumstances are comfort inducing.
Ask Monty: How do you separate bonded horses?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-07-10T00:16:49-07:00I'm attempting to separate my gelding from stable mate. He has severe separation anxiety. What do you suggest? ... Don’t leave him alone! My best advice is to take him to a neighbor’s place where they have a safe holding facility and leave him near other horses to begin the process of separation.
Ask Monty: Do horses ever forget past abuse?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-07-01T06:38:15-07:00Do horses ever forget past abuse? I'd love some advice to help more safely handle my 11-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. He is a former ranch horse who we believe was handled roughly; he can go from being relaxed, to spooky and reactive. He typically seems to be more reactive when in an enclosed space, and feels "trapped".
Ask Monty: How do you discipline a horse without force?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-06-25T00:09:23-07:00Horses are flight animals and, in addition, they are classified as grazers. Horses typically eat grass. This grass grows from the ground and never runs away from them. Their food is provided by nature and is most often never touched by human hand before being eaten.
