Wednesday September 9, 2020

Greetings!
Question 

Hi Monty, 

Ruth here from the UK. I am feeling very grateful to "Join-Up" with you on here. I saw you live at Solihull Riding club in the UK, many years ago - fantastic - you stopped a horse from biting in about two minutes - amazing! 
Ruth Bailey


Answer 

Dear Ruth,

Thank you for your communication regarding a learning curve you experienced after seeing one of my demonstrations. It is so gratifying, at this stage of my life, to sit back and watch the next generation make sense of concepts that I have recognized and dealt with regarding equine behavior. I would like to encourage anyone who feels they have gained from suggestions I’ve made to respond in the way you have. It is my belief that this encourages the next generation to use the non-violent techniques that have enhanced my career for all these decades. 

Below is a link to my lesson on biting. It works well. https://montyrobertsuniversity.com/training/2031189070

Sincerely,
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Helps a lot
Review by Amanda S.
 
I used to use encouragement to go faster with a lead rope end with a leather popper on the end. Although it did work with just tapping him calmly, occasionally I would get frustrated and whack him with it instead. Knowing that violence is never the answer, I purchased the giddy up rope to save my horse from any kind of pain inflicted on him. We now have a better relationship because of your giddy up rope. Also sometimes I only have to pick up the rope and show it to him and he sees it and responds to it by going faster. Thank you Monty Roberts for creating this wonderfully soft Giddy-Up Rope.
 
 
Extremely pleased
Review by Chelsea S.
My very sensitive horse does not even like the light cue taps from the dressage whip. He shuts down mentally. So when we have issues of him balking, the giddy up rope provides the perfect, non-violent instant negative consequence he needs.
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Test yourself each week as I challenge you to answer the question below. I mean this. Sit down and write an answer. Don't wait for my answer next week. If you have been reading my Weekly Questions and Answers for the last six months, you should be in a position to do this. Send your answer to my team at: askmonty@montyroberts.com 
 
Why should you bother? Because it will help you focus. There is probably a comparable question in your life that needs answering... or will be. If you can gain insight into how to go about answering a practical question that is loosely related to your problem, this exercise will help you answer your nagging question. Then read my answer. I want all of my students to learn to be better trainers than me.That's good for you and good for horses! 
 
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Our horse Aslan likes to bite the rope and when we school it with a Dually Halter, he tries to move our elbow. How can we correct it?
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