In this week's Ask Monty, an online university student asks Monty Roberts how to stop a horse from bucking when transitioning from trot to canter. Read Monty's advice.
In this week's Ask Monty, Jose asks Monty Roberts how to stop inappropriate chewing (of lead ropes etc). Read Monty's advice.
In this week's Ask Monty, Ruth from the UK asks Monty Roberts how he stopped a horse biting in 2 minutes at a demo. Read Monty's advice.
In this week's Ask Monty, Bianca asks Monty Roberts if it's possible to compete in barrel racing without using whips and spurs. Read Monty's advice.
In this week's Ask Monty, warmblood owner Rebecca asks Monty Roberts "How can you win over your horse's trust?" Read Monty's advice.
In this week's Ask Monty, Mustang owner Mary asks Monty Roberts, "What is the most subtle evidence of acceptance from a horse?"
In this week's Ask Monty, new horse owner Kevin asks Monty Roberts, "What is the best age for Join-Up?" Read Monty's advice.
In 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.
I 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.
Do 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".
