On the popular television show "The Dog Whisperer" we see a man who has a remarkable ability to communicate with dogs, and train them as well. The book "The Man Who Listens to Horses" relays a similar story about a man who is able to do the same thing with horses. This book was written by Monty Roberts, and it takes the reader on a journey into the internal workings of a horse's mind. In this article I offer up my opinion of the book, and will hit upon what I think are some of the highlights other readers will enjoy reading about.
Monty Roberts has a story to tell; not only of himself, but of the horses he loves so much. Monty grew up in an abusive household, and his father was abusive not only to him, but to his horses as well. As Monty grew older he started to formulate a different viewpoint. There must be a better way to communicate with the horses that he loves so much, and he was determined to find out what it was.
The "join-up" technique is the author's technique to break and train horses. The book goes into great detail on the process, but here it is in a nutshell. You need a round pen and an unbroken horse to start. The handler will stand in the middle of the pen in a very authoritative and imposing way, while the horse is encouraged to run around the pen in attempts to get away. During the process the handler will be looking for signs that the horse wishes to communicate with him. These three signs are:
The ear of the horse that is closest to the handler will turn towards him/her.
The horse will begin a process of licking and chewing.
The head of the horse will move closer to the ground as he runs around the pen.
Once the handler has determined the horse wishes to communicate, he will turn his back on the horse and start to move away. At this point the horse will usually move closer to the handler, permitting the handler to touch him/her. The next step in the process is to saddle, bridle, mount, and ride...
In addition to the "join-up" technique, the book takes us on a journey of Robert's life as well. We learn of the various stages of his life, how he developed his horse techniques, and what has made him into the man that he is today. Some of the highlights in the book are:
-The successful childhood riding career of the author
-The author's encounters with his father
-The development of his Thoroughbred racehorse facility
-His meeting with Queen Elizabeth II of England
-Wild deer and the use of the "join-up" technique
-Mustang horses and the author's experiences with them
-Three of his favorite horses: Johnny Tivio, Brownie, and Dually
Do you love horses? If so, you will love this book on a humane way to communicate with them and train them as well. Be sure to check it out, read it over, and let the information sink into your mind.
Monty Roberts has a story to tell; not only of himself, but of the horses he loves so much. Monty grew up in an abusive household, and his father was abusive not only to him, but to his horses as well. As Monty grew older he started to formulate a different viewpoint. There must be a better way to communicate with the horses that he loves so much, and he was determined to find out what it was.
The "join-up" technique is the author's technique to break and train horses. The book goes into great detail on the process, but here it is in a nutshell. You need a round pen and an unbroken horse to start. The handler will stand in the middle of the pen in a very authoritative and imposing way, while the horse is encouraged to run around the pen in attempts to get away. During the process the handler will be looking for signs that the horse wishes to communicate with him. These three signs are:
The ear of the horse that is closest to the handler will turn towards him/her.
The horse will begin a process of licking and chewing.
The head of the horse will move closer to the ground as he runs around the pen.
Once the handler has determined the horse wishes to communicate, he will turn his back on the horse and start to move away. At this point the horse will usually move closer to the handler, permitting the handler to touch him/her. The next step in the process is to saddle, bridle, mount, and ride...
In addition to the "join-up" technique, the book takes us on a journey of Robert's life as well. We learn of the various stages of his life, how he developed his horse techniques, and what has made him into the man that he is today. Some of the highlights in the book are:
-The successful childhood riding career of the author
-The author's encounters with his father
-The development of his Thoroughbred racehorse facility
-His meeting with Queen Elizabeth II of England
-Wild deer and the use of the "join-up" technique
-Mustang horses and the author's experiences with them
-Three of his favorite horses: Johnny Tivio, Brownie, and Dually
Do you love horses? If so, you will love this book on a humane way to communicate with them and train them as well. Be sure to check it out, read it over, and let the information sink into your mind.
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