HORSE SENSE: The Monty Roberts method of training
By
Leanne O'Sullivan
on 15 July 2016
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Monty Roberts at the Dublin Horse Show
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Join-Up is all based on herd behaviour and is done in a round pen
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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
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Changing the direction of the horse is done by using non-verbal body language
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Changing the direction of the horse is done by using non-verbal body language
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Ear locked on to the person
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Smaller circle and head lowering
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The horse chooses to be with the person and the foundation is laid for effective partnership
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The horse chooses to be with the person and the foundation is laid for effective partnership
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The horse chooses to be with the person and the foundation is laid for effective partnership
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Caitriona O'Meara receives her certificate from Monty Roberts
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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)
Understanding the language of Equus and Join-up
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