Episodes
Published 03/15/24
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  breaking records today. Listen in...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor:...
Published 03/15/24
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...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Monty RobertsGuest: Jamie JenningsFor tips on Good...
Published 02/29/24
Big topics today; Equine Instinct vs. Intelligence with Mark Bolender, and how ground work can improve mental and physical well being.  Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Mark Bolender  For tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty’s CalendarSubscribe to Monty Roberts YouTube ChannelFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram or on...
Published 02/15/24
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...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One...
Published 02/01/24
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.  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One...
Published 01/15/24
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 LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGloves2016 HRN Holiday Radiothon Horsemanship HourTempleton ThompsonThe BrookeFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty’s...
Published 12/20/23
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 LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Claire CousensFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good...
Published 11/30/23
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 Shoulders, Rethinking Barbie which premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film...
Published 11/15/23
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. Listen in...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves,...
Published 11/01/23
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. Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One...
Published 10/16/23
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 Waldo Franco, tell their story.  Listen in... Show Host:Debbie...
Published 10/02/23
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...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Monty RobertsGuest: Filipe MasettiGuest: Manjeev ChaudharyFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship...
Published 09/16/23
We chat with Eitan Beth-Alchemy, Richard Winters, Dr. Robert Miller and Tom Spalding. Plus, Monty Roberts explains ritualistic habituation. A classic re-visit. Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuests: Monty Roberts, Eitan Beth-Alchemy, Richard Winters, Dr. Robert Miller and Tom SpaldingFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty’s CalendarAdditional...
Published 08/31/23
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... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn...
Published 08/15/23
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. Listen to Sarah Reuss, VMD, DACVIM, Equine Technical Manager at...
Published 07/31/23
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. Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Dr. Sarah ReussGuest: Carl BledsoeFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty’s...
Published 07/15/23
"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 she says made her 'want to know more, so she could do...
Published 07/01/23
Beth Behrs recently took a Horsemanship 101 course with girlfriends Sarah Maslin Nir and Jessie Lochrie at Monty Roberts' California Horse Center in Solvang California. Debbie and Beth have fun sharing about the experience and Beth's love for horses. And Adam Black returns to give us the details of the exciting Appalachian Trainer Face Off and the horse he is training this year to compete in it. Listen in...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One...
Published 06/15/23
Today we have 9th generation trainer of Horses at Liberty, Sylvia Zerbini. Plus, we learn about this year's adoption opportunity at the Appalachian Trainer Face-Off with Suzanna Johnson, Officer of Education for Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue for over 10 years. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Sylvia Zerbini, 9th Generation Trainer of Horses at LibertyGuest: Suzanna Johnson, Officer of Education for Heart of...
Published 06/01/23
. We sit down with Monty Roberts to hear his thoughts about the future of AI and horses. And we have Part 2 of the Origins of Team Penning and the intricacies of creating a new discipline. Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: John & Georgia WiesterGuest: Monty RobertsFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty’s CalendarPlease follow Monty Roberts...
Published 05/15/23
Today we have Part 2 all about the equestrian sport of Working Equitation and while we are talking about the roots and history of a discipline, we pulled up an interview from ep 57 about Team Penning to learn from a few who were there at the beginnings... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor:  HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming GlovesGuest: Nicole Chastain, pictured, photo credit Lucky Dog ImagesGuest: Monty RobertsFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about...
Published 05/01/23
Monty Roberts joins us to answer the question about training: when is too much, too much? And Nicole Chastain Price sits down with Debbie to give us great insights on the sport of Working Equitation, a discipline that tests the horse and rider's partnership and ability to maneuver obstacles. There was so much good information, episode 230 will contain Part 2! Listen in...  Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor:  HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming GlovesPhotos used with...
Published 04/16/23
Sean Covey is changing thousands of women’s lives through horses & The 7 Habits books by using Equine Assisted Learning and a lot of Monty Roberts' work in the curriculum. And Monty and Debbie share about the recent Monty's Special Training and the varied talents, abilities and remedial behaviors of the horses who came to be trained by Monty and his team. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor:  HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Grooming GlovesPhotos used with...
Published 04/01/23
Dr. Susan Raymond of the University of Guelph researches and advises us on the healthiest ways to keep our horses in pasture and in the barn. And Monty Roberts with Denise Heinlein announce the expansion of courses under the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (Solvang CA) to Europe at the Monty Roberts Learning Center - Europe.  Denise is teaching foundational certification courses in Bavaria. And Denise will continue to teach the Advanced Courses in the United States. Listen...
Published 03/15/23