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Understanding the language of Equus and Join-up

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Horse & Farm Management > General
01 January 2011
Leanne O'Sullivan on 01 Jan 2011

HORSE SENSE: The Monty Roberts method of training
Understanding the language of Equus and Join-up
Leanne O'Sullivan
Horse & Farm Management > General
1 January 2011

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Monty Roberts at the Dublin Horse Show
Join-Up is all based on herd behaviour and is done in a round pen
The horse is encouraged to go it’s natural flight distance, in one direction then turned and asked to go the same distance the other direction
Changing the direction of the horse is done by using non-verbal body language
Changing the direction of the horse is done by using non-verbal body language
Ear locked on to the person
Smaller circle and head lowering
The horse chooses to be with the person and the foundation is laid for effective partnership
The horse chooses to be with the person and the foundation is laid for effective partnership
The horse chooses to be with the person and the foundation is laid for effective partnership
Caitriona O'Meara receives her certificate from Monty Roberts
The Monty Roberts stall blanket is put on Fame and Glory before the Seamus and Rosemary McGrath Savel Beg Stakes, which he won (Photo: Caroline Norris)
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