December. 11, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: How do you achieve a high performance with horses? 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 [...]
December. 4, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Can anyone learn the horses’ language? How can we learn to listen to horses? Can anyone learn the horses’ language or does it require a special talent? Monty's Answer: For the past 30 years I have set out to show the world how my concepts have improved [...]
November. 27, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Does your horse like his blanket? My horse refuses to accept a turnout rug. I have been kicked several times and my hands have been burned because the horse bolts away from me as I attempt to put the rug over the body. He has pulled back [...]
November. 20, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: Do you recommend equipment that keeps the horse's head down? Do you recommend martingales, draw reins, tie-downs or chambons? Monty's Answer: I would like you to think about this answer carefully. I am being asked here for an opinion on equipment that is fully extrinsic. I believe [...]
November. 13, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: What do you do with a horse that runs to the gate? What do you do with a horse that repeatedly runs to the gate? Monty's Answer: You need to cause your horse to be uncomfortable when he is near the gate and completely comfortable when he [...]
September. 18, 2019 - Ask Monty Newsletter Question: How can we learn to listen to horses? How can we learn to listen to horses? Can anyone learn the horses’ language or does it require a special talent? Monty's Answer: For the past 30 years, I have set out to show the world how my concepts have improved [...]
Dr. Juliet Getty, internationally respected equine nutritionist, speaks periodically on the award winning Horsemanship Radio. Her recent interview with the show's host, Monty Roberts' daughter, Debbie Roberts Loucks, can be heard at www.HorsemanshipRadio.com, where she offers whole food tips for your horse's health.  Check out Episode #120 at minute marker 34.10 to enjoy this 10 minute discussion.  Horsemanship Radio is dedicated to the [...]
Question: My young horse, who is 10 months old, needs farrier attention yet it seems to me that he is too young for Join-Up. What steps should I take before bringing in my farrier? Kerry Milford Monty’s Answer: Thank you for your timely question. This week we have added a sixth farrier lesson to my [...]
How do you nurture trust in your relationship with horses? If you can find the thing that they do well and praise them for it, it is so much better than waiting for them to do something bad and punishing them for it. Watch this historic video of Monty training Blushing ET for inspiration to [...]
Often, when I see people working with horses, it seems clear to me why a horse might be confused. We humans are far from perfect at understanding the mind of a species whose behavioral patterns are so far removed from our own. I wish I could live another hundred years because I believe we will [...]
