Book Description
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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® 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.
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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 communicate in the horses 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® methods. In this book he tells you how.
This new edition contains text and photos that take the reader on a journey through the ten years since the first publication of The Man Who Listens to Horses, 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'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