This message is from: "Jon A. Ofjord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I guess I have to go with the pro-Monty bunch. I read his book and also found it quite fascinating. Especially his description of watching wild horses using the language of "Equus" among themselves. I have used his methods on my horses and have been suprised and pleased at the results. They were just as described in the book. His methods of round pen use caused the horses to focus on me.
Also, on another horse forum, there has been some other discussion on people defaming Monty Roberts. From what I understand, a lot of the defamation was from other members of his family. They apparently stated there was no abuse between Monty and his father. They didn't like the exposure he gave the family because of the book. I believe there is some good information in the book, at least in my case. It made the interactions between horses eaiser for me to understand. Most training methods that I've come across explain HOW to do something, but this was the first time anyone had explained WHY it worked. Since I am not a horse trainer, this was of interest to me. I have since used "The language of Equus" on my horses and they do understand it. (I have a hard time getting my ears to lay back, though)<vbg> Just my nickles worth. Mary Ofjord North Coast Fjords
