Ask Monty: Do you communicate with your horse?

September. 4, 2019 – Ask Monty Newsletter

Question: Do you communicate with your horse?

Many people think if they don’t have big issues with their horse, they don’t need to learn and use the proper language to communicate with horses. What are your thoughts on this matter?

Monty’s Answer:

Many people think a lot of things. It is not for me to say that their system, whatever it is, is not as good as mine. If they are happy with what they do, keep doing it. But the more we learn, the more we know. Those who believe they have the best system often find that the use of the proper language to communicate with horses is superior if they take the time to understand it. I often say to my students “My way is the only way for me today, but if you show me a better way, that will be my way tomorrow.” I am still learning. My techniques have morphed in such a way so as to improve right up to this very day.

Sincerely,