Ask Monty: What is the best age for Join-Up?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:04:59-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, new horse owner Kevin asks Monty Roberts, "What is the best age for Join-Up?" Read Monty's advice.
Monty Roberts’ Special Training Week
Monty Roberts2020-07-31T11:01:02-07:00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Debbie Loucks Monty and Pat Roberts, Inc./Join-Up® International (949) 632-1856 [email protected] July 31, 2020 Solvang, California: On October 12-16, 2020 Monty will teach the MONTY'S SPECIAL TRAINING: 5 DAYS, no prerequisites Witness what created a revolution in horsemanship and open your mind to a whole new perspective on your [...]
Ask Monty: Is your horse chomping on the bit?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:14:37-07:00In 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.
Ask Monty: Have horses ever taken a hit on your confidence?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-08-22T03:17:54-07:00In this week's Ask Monty, Tiffany asks Monty Roberts "Have horses ever taken a hit on your confidence?" Read Monty's advice.
Ask Monty: Does your horse ground tie?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-07-22T07:22:19-07:00I 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.
Ask Monty: How do you separate bonded horses?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-07-10T00:16:49-07:00I'm attempting to separate my gelding from stable mate. He has severe separation anxiety. What do you suggest? ... Don’t leave him alone! My best advice is to take him to a neighbor’s place where they have a safe holding facility and leave him near other horses to begin the process of separation.
Horses Bring Hope to Humanity: The Movement
Monty Roberts2020-07-06T15:40:38-07:00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Debbie Loucks Monty and Pat Roberts, Inc. (949) 632-1856 [email protected] June 30, 2020 Solvang, California: It felt brave and bold to finally decide to stay the course and hold The Movement 2020 after all on June 21-23, 2020. At times it felt like paddling up a wild stream without [...]
Ask Monty: Do horses ever forget past abuse?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-07-01T06:38:15-07:00Do 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".
Ask Monty: How do you discipline a horse without force?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-06-25T00:09:23-07:00Horses are flight animals and, in addition, they are classified as grazers. Horses typically eat grass. This grass grows from the ground and never runs away from them. Their food is provided by nature and is most often never touched by human hand before being eaten.
Ask Monty: Does your horse bite you?
Debbie Roberts Loucks2020-06-17T06:04:08-07:00I have a horse who is a retired lesson horse who I adopted from my trainer. He turns 26 this month, I started the Dually Halter with him and my question is, will I be able to change some behaviors he has done like biting me when I mount him since he has been allowed to do this his whole life?
