Product Description

The worldwide bestselling autobiography of a man with a unique gift for communicating to horses. A man whose gift is recognised by top breeders and trainers throughout the World. Monty Roberts is a REAL horse whisperer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #89832 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10-02
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Synopsis
When Monty Roberts was thirteen years old he went off on his own to the deserts of Nevada to watch mustangs in the wild. What he learned about their methods of communication changed his life forever. 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.

From the Back Cover
Wild horses should not drag you away from finding out more about Monty Roberts' Independent
When Monty Roberts was thirteen years old he went off on his own to the deserts of Nevada to watch mustangs in the wild. What he learned about their methods of communication changed his life forever.
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 acquired his knowledge of their language and developed the methods which enabled him to perform his 'miracles'. According to Monty, anyone can learn the language of the horse and anyone can learn his 'join up' methods.
A new chapter specially written for this paperback edition describes his 1997 adventure 'joining up' with a wild mustang. As he says, 'Good trainers can hear horses talking to them; great trainers can hear them whisper.' In this book he tells you how. Unique and inspirational, and with a message far wider than simply its application to horses, it might change your life too.
'Contains enough plotlines to keep Dick Francis busy for years.' Spectator

'For anyone who cares about animals - it is required reading.' John Oakes, Daily Telegraph

About the Author
Monty Roberts, known as the `Man Who Listens to Horses' leads an extraordinary life. An award-winning trainer of championship horses, bestselling author, Hollywood stunt man, foster dad to 47 children (in addition to three of his own) and creator of the world-renowned and revolutionary equine training technique called Join-Up®, Roberts has won countless awards and received immense worldwide press coverage. He trains horses for the Queen and has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Zurich and the University of Parma. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals honored Roberts with their Founders Award. He is now much in demand as a motivational speaker and executives from groups as diverse as the CIA to Volkswagen have invited him to share his experiences with their leaders. He lives at Flag is Up Farms in Solvang, California, with his wife, Pat.

Customer Reviews

Breathtaking...
I picked up this book as an "add on" to other biographical writing I was studying for a Creative Writing Course. During the course I didn't get chance to read it; I have seen and heard about Monty Roberts work and decided to read the book for pleasure.

It's an incredible story told simply and with great warmth. There are no pretensions - he just tells it how it is and is very generous with his description of his techniques and the highs and lows of his life's work. This is his (and his familys) story, his journey and his observations on this most noble of animals and their language. It's a mark of incredible generosity that he has put it down in words.

I have been brought up with horses and understood how you treat them with respect and care; in later life I have had very little contact with them. If I ever return to riding I shall approach it from a more gentle, more respectful perspective.

This is not good writing - it's great writing told with great humility and style. It is a privilege to have an insight into his life, passion and work; he comes across as he does in the interviews I have seen as an ordinary man with extraordinary insight, skills and judgement.

He is quite simply unique, as is this book.

Fantastic book
Not sure if it helps to be into horses but I loved this book. It's the first of the Monty Roberts books I have read and will now be getting the others. Hope they are just as good!

This man is fantastic!!
Monty Roberts is inspirational. I have admired his work for many years & since learning more about his methods he has helped change (invaluably for the better)the relationship I have with my own 'problem horse'. I could not put this book down. When you read his life story and learn how hard Monty has worked to get where he is today you`ll admire him even more! This book is essential reading for every horse owner/ lover.