Solvang, CA – January 31, 2025 – Monty Roberts, the legendary horse trainer known as “The Man Who Listens to Horses,” is set to celebrate his 90th birthday on May 14, 2025. To mark this extraordinary milestone, Roberts is inviting his worldwide network of certified instructors to join him for a special celebration at his California Horse Center on Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, California.
For decades, Monty Roberts has revolutionized the equestrian world with his non-violent, trust-based training methods. His groundbreaking techniques, famously known as Join-Up®, have inspired horse enthusiasts, trainers, and equine professionals across the globe. Through his commitment to communication and understanding between humans and horses, Roberts has cultivated a dedicated international community of instructors who continue to spread his message of kindness and respect in horsemanship.
“This celebration is not just about me; it’s about all of us who believe in a better way to train and connect with horses,” said Monty Roberts. “I am honored to have so many talented instructors who carry forward this mission. Bringing them together for my 90th birthday is the greatest gift I could ask for.”
The event will be a momentous occasion, featuring special demonstrations, heartfelt tributes, and opportunities for Roberts’ certified instructors to reconnect and share their experiences. Guests can expect an inspiring gathering that reflects the lifelong dedication Monty Roberts has shown to improving the lives of horses and the people who work with them.
Monty Roberts’ impact extends far beyond the equestrian community. His principles of communication, trust, and mutual respect have been recognized by world leaders, businesses, and educators as a model for peaceful and effective leadership. As he reaches this remarkable milestone, his legacy continues to influence generations of horse lovers and advocates worldwide.
For more information about the celebration or to learn more about Monty Roberts and his training methods, please visit http://www.montyroberts.com/ or contact info@montyroberts.com.
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MONTY ROBERTS AVAILABLE FOR SELECT INTERVIEWS:
The New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned horse trainer Monty Roberts is available for interviews.
MONTY ROBERTS first gained widespread fame with the release of his New York Times Best Selling book, The Man Who Listens To Horses; a chronicle of his life and development of his non-violent horse training methods called Join-Up®. Monty grew up on a working horse farm as a firsthand witness to traditional, often violent methods of horse training and breaking the spirit with an abusive hand. Rejecting that, he went on to win nine world’s championships in the show ring. Today, Monty’s goal is to share his message that “Violence is never the answer.” Roberts has been encouraged by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the award of the Membership in The Royal Victorian Order, as well as becoming Patron of Join-Up International. Other honors received were the ASPCA “Founders” award and the MSPCA George T. Angell Humanitarian Award and FEI’s Man of the Year. Monty was recently included as Horse and Hound Magazine’s Top 50 Horsemen of All Time. Monty is credited with launching the first of its kind Equus Online University; an interactive online lesson site that is the definitive learning tool for violence-free training.
JOIN-UP philosophies can be seen at work with both humans and horses across the world, from farms to major corporations. To learn more about Monty Roberts or the many applications of his Join-Up training methods, visit http://www.montyroberts.com/. Horse Sense and Soldiers aired on Discovery Military in 2010 highlighting the therapeutic effect horses and Monty Roberts’ Join-Up® have on PTSD. Soon after Monty and his team developed the Horse Sense & Healing program for veterans and first responders. Lead-Up International was officially launched worldwide at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center in Solvang, California, in February 2017. The purpose of Lead-Up International is to reduce violence in the community by creating peaceful leaders from vulnerable youth utilizing equine-assisted therapy and non-verbal communication, building trust-based relationships.
Photos available upon request.
Media Contact:
Debbie Loucks
Monty and Pat Roberts, Inc./Join-Up® International
(949) 632-1856
debbie@montyroberts.com