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University of Zurich's Professor Emeritus and veterinarian Dr. Brigitte von Rechenberg met Monty Roberts when she attended Monty's horse demonstration in Switzerland more than twenty years ago. Expecting another guru horseman, she was surprised how much science was behind the methods and how well the horses understood and cooperated with Monty.  It was von Rechenberg's recommendation that Roberts quantify his teachings with a ...

Amazing stories unfold in this episode about how champion horses are made when the trainers get it right for the horse. Born in the UK and famous in Germany for working with Monty Roberts on some remarkable horses, Simon Stokes is a fearless Jump Jockey and patient trainer. When the talented but troubled Thoroughbred named Lomitas teamed up with Monty and Simon in the 1990s,  a dynasty of progeny began that is still  brea...

Globally renowned horse trainer and behaviorist Monty Roberts answers a list of training challenges and equine behavior questions chosen by Certified and award winning horse trainer Jamie Jennings. Surprising answers, and a little laughter too, is always a part of this duo when they get together to talk horses! Listen in... 

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Big topics today; Equine Instinct vs. Intelligence with Mark Bolender, and how ground work can improve mental and physical well being.  Listen in...

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• Guest: Mark Bolender 
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Off the East Coast of Canada, a small herd of wild horses has managed to thrive, untouched by man, in an austere, unforgiving environment that offers not a single sheltering tree and just grass and rainwater ponds for sustenance. Photographer and filmmaker Roberto Dutesco discusses with Monty Roberts the unique environment where no predators live and horses are free to express their curiosities about humans. Listen in... 

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The genesis of the popular Gentling Wild Horse course is told by Monty Roberts. Wild Mustangs are gentled during this weeklong course at Monty's ranch in Central California.  Students travel from around the world to work with the horses who exhibit pure Equus, the language of the horse that has had little experience with people.  Listen in as Monty shares his experiences, from childhood to this 2024 course. 

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While the entire Horse Radio Network family is enjoying a much deserved holiday break, sit back and enjoy this excerpt from the 2016 HRN Holiday Radiothon featuring a host of HRN hosts and their guests.

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
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Miranda Fior has a particular interest in rehabbing laminitis/founder cases and working with owners to address underlying metabolic issues and to aid in making the necessary dietary changes to help your horse on its path to recovery.  Our second guest, Allecia Maine has spent 22 years researching and connecting the dots between dogs’ bodies, their biomechanics and their behavior.  She is also an equine masseuse and enjoys...

We are joined by Claire Cousens, an accomplished horsewoman who is working on getting her Monty Roberts Trainer Certification. She talks about how she starts driving horses and ponies using Monty's methods. Plus, Debbie shares her experiences at the premier of the new documentary The Cowboy & The Queen.

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
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Having just watched the premiere of The Cowboy & The Queen, a documentary about the extraordinary 33 year friendship between Monty Roberts and Queen Elizabeth II, Monty shares some of the highlights about the horses and favorite moments between the monarch and the horseman in the film.  Director and Producer Andrea Nevins is an Oscar nominated filmmaker, known for many works including her documentary Tiny Sh...

Chris Morris, a Monty Roberts Certified Instructor from the UK, gives us tips on the training of both horses and horse persons to prepare for driving carriages or riding horses. Alex and Vanessa Vandervoort share their story of why they started their riding school in the Philippines and how  they enrolled in the Monty Roberts course to be able to learn more about the language of better communication between horse and rider. Li...

Will Friday provides Masterson Method Bodywork and nutritional consulting for horses throughout Southern California, working with all breeds and disciplines including Grand Prix competitors. Will studied Equine Science at LA Pierce College and specializes in equine nutrition. Mimi Zitzewitz became the youngest Certified Monty Roberts Instructor at 18. She is now studying veterinary medicine.

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Monty Roberts and Debbie Loucks travel 6000 miles to Brazil to meet some amazing horsepersons and to see how progressive Brazil is where horse's welfare is concerned. Considered very traditional, Brazil is getting attention and credit for their humane and forward thinking treatment of animals, while honoring their heritage of agricultural. Pedro Berranteiro and Dr. Kiko de Almeida Prado, with Certified Monty Roberts Instructor Wald...

Filipe Masetti talks about his 8 year odyssey riding on horseback over 25,000 kms across 12 international borders. Monty sits down with certified instructor Manjeev Chaudhary to talk about Marwari horses and the potential in India for growth. Listen in... 

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We chat with Eitan Beth-Alchemy, Richard Winters, Dr. Robert Miller and Tom Spalding. Plus, Monty Roberts explains ritualistic habituation. A classic re-visit.

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• Guests: Monty Roberts, Eitan Beth-Alchemy, Richard Winters, Dr. Robert Miller and Tom Spalding
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Monty Roberts has a Thoroughbred mare in training who refuses to go in the starting gate. She came from the racetrack misunderstood and striking out at people. Listen in to Monty share what he is doing to gain trust and to "ask" instead of "demand". And Lidia Kuleshnyk is founder of Apona Healing Ranch, a place of Equine-Assisted Therapy and Equine Healing Retreats she started to help her heal her chronic health conditions. Listen...

In the stunning equestrian spectacle, Cavalia, Kansas Carradine was a featured soloist in five acts and became renowned for her skills of roman-riding a team of four horses.  Kansas then worked behind the scenes buying and training horses for Cavalia in both trick-riding and roman-riding. Relax Trax is specifically designed to relieve stress in your horse by mimicking the rhythm of a horse's gaits and using string instruments....

The Chair for the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee, Dr. Reuss, joins us to help horse owners learn what to expect in a lameness exam. And Carl Bledsoe coaches and trains Gaited Horses to become even smoother and sounder rides.

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• Guest: Dr. Sarah Reuss
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"Horses need advocates", says Sharon Jantzen. "As our society gets further away from horses - well agriculture in general - those industries become 'at risk' of being eliminated. Education and exposure are ways we can bridge the gap of understanding and familiarity between horses and humans." And Tara Graham is the Equine Bit and Bridle Fitter, originally from England, at 25 she fell in love with an OTTB mare, her heart horse who s...