Horsemanship Radio

Debbie Roberts Loucks introduces this 16th episode reading from Horse Sense for People by Monty Roberts.

“The concept of choice is the heart of my training system.” — Monty Roberts

In this episode of Horsemanship Radio, Debbie Roberts Loucks introduces Monty’s reading of “The Muckers’ Story” from Horse Sense for People. Set at Flag Is Up Farms, it shows how trust and the freedom to take responsibility can bring out the best in people, just as choice helps horses become willing partners.

Special Announcement: Monty Roberts has finished his second autobiography, What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration From The Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.

Pre-order your copy today at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Walmart, or directly via Simon & Schuster.

Horsemanship Radio 312:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
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Join Debbie Roberts Loucks and Instructor Thibault Knockaert as they wrap up a week of the highlights of the Gentling Wild Horse Course at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center in Solvang, California.

Special Announcement: Monty Roberts has finished his second autobiography, What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration From The Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.

• Pre-order your copy today at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Walmart, or directly via Simon & Schuster.

Horsemanship Radio 311:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Pre-order What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration From The Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Debbie Roberts Loucks introduces this 15th episode reading from Horse Sense for People by Monty Roberts.

“Learn to read the horse in front of you, because each horse needs something different.”

Monty expresses one of his central principles: observe and listen first, rather than applying the same fixed technique to every horse. This is a story about trust, personal responsibility, and the willingness to reconsider our first impressions. Here is Monty Roberts reading, “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover,” from Horse Sense for People.

Horsemanship Radio 310:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

In this special episode of Horsemanship Radio, Debbie Loucks opens the Monty Roberts Archive following the passing of her father, legendary horseman Monty Roberts, on July 31, 2026.

For more than a decade, Monty joined Debbie on Horsemanship Radio to share the lessons horses had taught him over a lifetime. Today we return to a particularly meaningful conversation, first heard in Episode 225 in February 2023.

Monty reflects on his lifetime goals, the importance of remaining a student, working hard at what you love, and above all, setting out to do right by the horse.

His voice reminds us that his work was never intended to end with him. It belongs to every horseperson willing to listen, learn and choose a non-violent path.

From the Monty Roberts Archive will continue to bring selected conversations from Horsemanship Radio back to listeners — preserving Monty's stories, teaching and philosophy for generations to come.

Learn Monty's methods in person at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center or continue your education online through Monty Roberts University.

Because if you listen to your horse… your horse will listen to you.

Horsemanship Radio 309:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Join Debbie Loucks on a special episode of Horsemanship Radio.

Each month, we'll delve into a chapter from Monty Roberts' insightful book, Horse Sense for People. Discover how Monty's revolutionary, non-violent communication techniques with horses offer invaluable lessons for human relationships, business, and personal growth. This series aims to share Monty's timeless wisdom and inspiring stories with everyone, free of charge. Tune in on the 1st and 15th of every month for new episodes of Horsemanship Radio!

Horsemanship Radio 308:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Monty Roberts Certified Instructor Jamie Jennings joined Monty Roberts at his famous round pen to start a beautiful Thoroughbred named Queen’s Sceptre to accept her first saddle, bridle and rider during the annual The Movement event in Solvang, California. For the 9th year in a row, this team of trainers and instructors has captivated an audience of horse lovers from around the world. Listen in...

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Guest: Jamie Jennings - Flyover Farm
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Join Debbie Loucks on a special episode of Horsemanship Radio.

Each month, we'll delve into a chapter from Monty Roberts' insightful book, Horse Sense for People. Discover how Monty's revolutionary, non-violent communication techniques with horses offer invaluable lessons for human relationships, business, and personal growth. This series aims to share Monty's timeless wisdom and inspiring stories with everyone, free of charge. Tune in on the 1st and 15th of every month for new episodes of Horsemanship Radio!

Horsemanship Radio 306:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Listen in on a conversation with Monty and Pat Roberts as they discuss six decades of starting and competing on horses at the highest level of Reining, Working Cow Horse, Racing, Pleasure, Team Penning and more!

Horsemanship Radio 305:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Join Debbie Loucks on a special episode of Horsemanship Radio.

Each month, we'll delve into a chapter from Monty Roberts' insightful book, Horse Sense for People. Discover how Monty's revolutionary, non-violent communication techniques with horses offer invaluable lessons for human relationships, business, and personal growth. This series aims to share Monty's timeless wisdom and inspiring stories with everyone, free of charge. Tune in on the 1st and 15th of every month for new episodes of Horsemanship Radio!

Horsemanship Radio 304:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Purchase your own copy of Horse Sense for People
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar
• Please follow Monty Roberts on Facebook
• Follow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on Instagram
• See more at: MontyRoberts.com
• Hear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network
• Support the show

Discover the language of the horse. Build trust through understanding and learn how knowledge creates lasting results. No force. No fear. But awareness, knowledge and empathy. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your feel, this course will change the way you see your horse and yourself. Listen in...

Horsemanship Radio 303:

• Show Host: Debbie Loucks
• Guest: Denise Heinlein
• Title Sponsor: Drimee Solarium
• Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!
• Photos used with permission
• Learn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University
• Monty's Calendar