Why do some horses defecate at the start of a training session?

2013-04-17T07:43:17-07:00

Question: Is there significance to defecation when training horses in an enclosed area, i.e. Is it nerviness or release? Monty's Answer: Let me say right at the outset that I discuss this phenomenon quite often as I do my demonstrations. If I have written an answer to this question, I can't remember having done so. [...]

Why do some horses defecate at the start of a training session?2013-04-17T07:43:17-07:00

Are You Too Old for Horses?

2013-03-19T09:53:45-07:00

Question: Do you think with age come limitations in being able to become a better rider/ handler? I ask this because I am 46 years old and up until I bought Honey 5 years ago I hadn't ridden or handled a horse in more than 20 years. I always think there is so much more [...]

Are You Too Old for Horses?2013-03-19T09:53:45-07:00

What is the best way to introduce a horse to a train?

2012-06-05T23:40:38-07:00

Question: I have purchased a 14-year-old bombproof mare but she comes from an area without trains.  I live in a rural area but I cannot go very far without crossing train tracks. What is the best way to introduce a horse to a train? On this road there is about 5 other horse owners, but [...]

What is the best way to introduce a horse to a train?2012-06-05T23:40:38-07:00

Monty Roberts, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Publishes Two Books for Children

2010-12-03T19:03:32-08:00

Solvang, CA (November 30, 2010) - Monty Roberts' seventh and eighth books enlighten and entertain children while helping them better understand the hearts and minds of horses. These first novels from Monty were inspired by requests from little girls the world over to tell the story from the mustang's perspective. Like Black Beauty, the story [...]

Monty Roberts, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Publishes Two Books for Children2010-12-03T19:03:32-08:00
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