Would you like Monty Roberts to work with your horse? We're looking for young, unstarted and problem horses for Monty Roberts’ Special Training on March 13 to 17 in Solvang, California. ♦ Are you struggling with a problem horse? ♦ Do you have a young horse that you want to have a proper start? Monty can help! [...]
Monty Roberts uses distractibility to stop a horse biting - in 5 seconds - without any pain or punishment. Remedy a biting horse with this quick solution.
January. 29, 2020 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: When is a horse ready to carry a Queen? Following on the original question from Eve about starting horses and vulnerable riders, here is Part 3 of Eve’s query: As an example, I know she is an exceedingly capable horsewoman but, as a responsible trainer, how do [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Horsemanship clinics are flourishing and there has never been a time in history when horse owners have had more opportunity to learn to be better owners. So why are so many of us confused at times by the multitude of information and seemingly opposing answers about horsemanship? In the beginning, horses don't understand what we [...]
