Monty Roberts chronicles his life’s work developing a non-violent method for training horses, a process he calls Join-Up. He rejects the traditional practice of "breaking" an animal through physical force and instead utilizes a silent body language he identifies as Equus. The narrative details his youth in California under an abusive father and his observations of wild mustangs in Nevada. Roberts explains how mirroring equine behavior and using eye contact or positioning allows a trainer to establish a voluntary partnership with a horse in minutes rather than weeks.
Horse owners and animal behaviorists read this book to understand the mechanics of interspecies communication and trust-based training. It appeals to those seeking alternatives to coercion in both animal husbandry and human relationships. Readers walk away with specific techniques for interpreting non-verbal cues and a framework for leadership that relies on negotiation rather than dominance. The text provides a technical look at how empathy and observation can be applied to resolve behavioral issues in high-performance or traumatized animals.
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
