The Man Who Listens to Horses: The Story of a Real-Life Horse Whisperer
The Man Who Listens to Horses reveals his deep love and understanding of horses. We learn how, through his relationship with various horses, he gradually developed the methods which enabled him to communicate in their own language: a silent language of gestures like signing for the deaf.
According to Monty, anyone can learn the language of the horse and anyone can learn his Join-Up(R) methods. In this book he tells you how. This is the bestselling autobiography that spread Monty Roberts’ message across the world and changed his life forever.
Unique and inspirational, and with a message that resonates far wider than its application to horses, it might change your life too.
Reviews (179)
My Shy Girl
Excellent book, I read it to get more knowledge about horses. I have finally got a horse and don't know anything about them, other than they are beautiful creatures. My little girl, a Paso Fino had been abused and passed from one neighbor to the next. She has finally gained my trust thru the tips Mr. Roberts has written about. I recommend this book to both experienced and novice horse lovers.
Loved this book
A most interesting, informative book, not just about horses but about the interactions between man and horse. Monty has then applied much of this to human interaction as well. He went against the traditional way of breaking a horse and proved that violence doesn't have to be the path taken. I don't own or ride horses but I loved this book.
Brilliant animal trainer - Monty Roberts
We saw Monty Roberts help four horses get over their fears in about 2 hours. Local veterinarians recommended the horses - one wouldn't enter a stall, one had never worn a saddle, and so on. By the end of the 2 hours, all four horses were doing exactly what they were brought in to learn. The book talks about Monty Roberts' philosophy as well as how to ask a horse to do what you want. Great insight for all animal behavior, not just horses. Humans too.
A must read for every horse or other animal "owner" (guardian)
Everyone who has a horse - or any animal - should read this book. "Breaking" a horse can break it in so many ways and is incredibly cruel. Trying to dominate animals and bend germ to our will may work short term but at a huge cost This book shows there is s better way - instead of asserting power over it is about power with, working with, earning the love and respect (not fear) if another being A good strategy with people too
A book with many lessond
The factual story brings the reader to a place of understanding on the treatment of horses as well as asserting that this can work on humans with bad dispositions. Would be incredible of more social programs used the non violent approach outlined in these pages and perhaps actually reverse cronick bad behavior.
The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Robert's
I would recommend this book to anyone even if they are not a horse enthusiast. The book tells of courage, determination, humanity and triumphs! It is entertaining and a real page turner, while being educational at the same time. This book teaches not only a training method but that kindness will get you farther than bullying something or someone to your will. It teaches how important it is to effectively communicate with anyone, animal or human. It teaches you to never give up. I think the schools, students and teachers in America should especially read this book. Also, it would benefit companies to instill this type of thought when dealing with employee's! Getting anyone to want to work with you to accomplishing your goals is going to be more beneficial than forcing them to work for you!
Fascinating Book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I could hardly put it down. I wish I had read it years ago. The information about a successful nonviolent approach to relationships between humans and animals as well as between humans is invaluable. Mr. Roberts story of triumph over violence in his family and great adversity is inspiring.
An autobiographical and instructionary read
Mr. Roberts has lead an interesting life. His life story is well told and his approach to working with horses is sublime. I read this book several years after my own horse had past away, but I instantly recognized everything that Roberts teaches from my own experience of having had a long relationship with my horse. Whether you have or had a horse in your life or have had a difficult childhood because of parental alcoholism - this book will touch your heart and teach you how to have a better relationship with your horse and your past. I highly recommend reading this book~! My deepest thanks to Monty Roberts for sharing this/his story.
Very interesting and worth the read, especiallyt if you love horses.
As a lifelong horse lover I have always been fascinated by how horses affect people. People as groups, like the military, and people as individuals like myself and others that love horses. So much of the time horses are badly treated and i hate to see that: there is no reason for it. Monty Roberts book reveals a beginning of just how close people can be to their horses and how much horses normally really try to do what their owner wants. It's the stupid people that is most often the problem. This is special as a life story and learning more about horses. I'm glad to have read it and wish I could have met Monty Roberts. Horses would wish to give him a word of thanks, too.
Sincere Observation Led to Breakthrough Discovery
Through his observation of how the wild mustangs communicate in his teens, Monty Roberts discovered a way to communicate with untrained horses through their “language”, in which then he applied to communicating with deers, and people. Amazing life stories.
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