TOUR FEEDBACK 2009

[Kelly Marks]

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[Kelly Marks]

Demo at Greenlands
« Thread Started on Oct 1, 2009, 6:06pm »

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I'm just back from the demo at Greenlands, we had to leave early as we still had the horses to do and I'm up early for work in the morning. First there was a spooky youngster who was lovely and accepted a roller for the first time with no stress then there was a starter who accepted a saddle and rider again with no stress. Then there was a little mare who was scared of washing lines and plastic, my mum loved this one as she had a heart monitor on to record her heartbeat, the horse not my mum . I loved watching Kelly and Monty riding although Monty didn't look as comfortable on Pie as he did on his western horse! Pie was a superstar and I would have loved to have brought him home with me. We missed the loader with having to leave early . I just wish my naughty filly had been chosen as a demo horse as she's proving far too difficult for me but I don't want to give up on her. If anyone knows anyone near Cumbria that would take both my mares for backing and schooling let me know. Both have been trained using IH since born and I'd like this to continue. Thanks Kelly, Monty and all the team for another super demo we thoroughly enjoyed it
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Re: Demo at Greenlands
« Reply #1 on Oct 2, 2009, 2:59am »

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Glad to hear that the tour has started well with a great first night! I'd LOVE to have seen Monty riding Pie - hopefully he will still be doing that by the time the tour gets to the southern venues!
Ref your filly that you mention, how about contacting RA Steve Thompson who covers Cumbria?

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Scotland, Northumberland, Cumbria

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£35 per hour or part of plus 40p per mile travelling costs.

Best of luck with her.
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Re: Demo at Greenlands
« Reply #2 on Oct 2, 2009, 3:58am »

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I'm jealous I was ment to go to the demo, glad you had fun! Where abouts in Cumbria are you? If you're near me I might know a few people
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Re: Demo at Greenlands
« Reply #3 on Oct 3, 2009, 5:21pm »

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ooooo cant wait til YH live!!!!
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Re: Demo at Greenlands
« Reply #4 on Oct 4, 2009, 5:35pm »

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it was a fab day and evening!!!! as i helper i had the privelege of seeing monty and kelly warming up pie and copy- including a rather competitive game of football (or soccer to monty!) using a gym ball- highly amusing!!
great demo, gorgeous horses and always so much info to take in, and of course the lovely people i got to meet throughout the day!
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[Kelly Marks]

Greenlands and Gleneagles!
« Thread Started Yesterday at 3:09am »

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Well, two down...but they were very very good shows. Highlights for me were the Washing line phobic horse at Greenlands, and then the loader at Gleneagles.

I have to say, that Monty was having a lot of fun at Gleneagles....We saw a lot more loader orientated work at this venue. Not just the bridge, but also the narrow panels, and tarp tunnel! AND as usual....Monty had a few more "flukes"!!!

Also, just wanted to say a big thank you to the helpers at both venues, you all worked your little thermal socks off...Monty said in the show, and afterwards, that he thought the Round pen breakdown, and Trek set-up at Gleneagles was the smoothest, quickest, and most impressive he has seen...DJ....Donald, and the rest of you who work so hard that night....THANK YOU!

AND...another thing...wanted to also say thank you to the folks who loved my pictures...(shameless plug coming...) They are available from my website (as will the helper pictures for free)..and if anyone is near Windsor Racecourse this weekend. I have my own stand at this years Xmas Live Craft fair...pop in and say hello
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Re: Greenlands and Gleneagles!
« Reply #1 Yesterday at 3:46am »

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As the new kids on the block Lou, Copy and I wanted to thank everyone connected with the tour core team and all the helpers for making us so welcome. We really fet part of the team - it was great. We had a ball and loved every minute. Like Simon I thought 'The loader' at Gleneagles was very special.

Pie and Copy too performed brilliantly at both venues have become great stable mates. They are both awesome horses.

Roll on the 17th............and the next show


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Re: Greenlands and Gleneagles!
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Simon,
If things went smoothly it was because it was so well managed!
Having teams (and repsonsible core members) for each task certainly works a treat.
It was the closest demo I've ever attended (5 inches from the horses bum is pretty close)..
The loader was very interesting indeed. The heart rate monitor gives some real added value!
I cannot wait for the scientific papers on Monty's challenge to come out.
(O.K. I don't lift panels for a living ...)
The Gleneagles crew were good with the parking. it was well planned and executed. A few sour faces from drivers 'because those 4x4 drivers could par near the entrance'. Well, try and get your Nissan Micra out of the loose sand then.... ;-)

John, Copy is a real star and I hope he had a good trip home!
Hopefully until next year!
DJ
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Re: Greenlands and Gleneagles!
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oooooh cant wait for nov 14th!!!!
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Re: Greenlands and Gleneagles!
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I was helping at Greenlands It was fantastic!!! Monty and Kelly are fantastic, but the whole team together are amazing I was blown away by the whole day and was made to feel very welcome and useful! Will hopefully be seeing everyone again on the 17th. Will be looking forward to seeing Rosie's new project too x
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Re: Greenlands and Gleneagles!
« Reply #5 Yesterday at 12:02pm »

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Thanks Simon,

As ever it was a fantastic evening and yet again it was a real privilege to work with Monty, Kelly and all the IH team. It was great to see so many friendly faces both old and new, we had a fantastic team of helpers and everyone put everything they had into the night. It always amazes me how much commitment, energy and enthusiasm you get from the volunteers right through the whole 12 hours from 1 o clock right through until the last bit of equipment gets put away!

I have to echo DJ's comments about the organization of the show, everything was very well communicated to us volunteers and everyone knew exactly where to be and what to do, well done to the team for that.

I was fascinated to see the work with the heart rate monitor and particularly with the loader it was amazing to see just how quickly the heart rate changed throughout the work Monty was doing!

The best part of the evening for me was the young girl who came up to Monty's signing stand and, overwhelmed with emotion, burst into tears as she told Monty her story. She brought a tear to my eye and I could see that Monty was really touched too. If ever there was a defining moment for why I was there, that was it! Thankfully she came back a while later and got a wonderful photo with Monty that I'm sure she'll treasure for a very very long time.

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Re: Greenlands and Gleneagles!
« Reply #6 Yesterday at 4:50pm »

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I missed that at Gleneagles. It is something wonderful to see people make that sort of connection.
Cheers again

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[Kelly Marks]

Absolutely Brilliant - Gleneagles Demo
« Thread Started on Oct 4, 2009, 9:50am »

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Absolutley brilliant demo last night at Gleneagles. About 1000 people there. These demos have it all - superb learning opportunity, entertainment and theatre with a very happy ending.

In the members audience Kelly did a warm up with the georgeous Pie and explained how to get a fast walk as required in Le Trec and the finer points of mounted gate opening.

Brodie the starter horse was a star and Monty said the owners had done a good job with him as he was untouchable when they got him. It took just 30 mins to get him joined up, accepting longlines on the dually, turning on the lines and then accepting a saddle and then a rider and being ridden unlead in the pen.

Buttons, a Welsh SecB, was the spooky one and according to the owner, unpredictably spooky, so not at present suitable as a childs pony. This was especially interesting as Buttons was wearing state of the art heart/pulse rate monitor equipment and the audience could hear when her heart rate went up and she was stressed and when it came down with Monty explaining what was happening. Buttons was soon walking through the 'burn' (small tarpaulin) and then plunged into the 'loch' (large tarpaulin).

Gemini was the non-loader and was also wearing the heart rate monitor. This was really gripping as he was doing really well and then he would get stuck and you could see he wanted to do what he knew was being requested but just couldn't manage it. But with Kelly and Pie's help he got there and when it came to the lorry he again needed some time to process the info. but ended up happily and easily loading for his emotional owner.

We saw Kelly and Pie jumping a sofa, cantering at walking pace and balancing on a see saw amongst other things. Monty rode Pie and showed us flying changes, then he and Copy showed us western riding and it was beautiful - so light and relaxed.

Monty told us a bit about the experiment he and another horse trainer who uses traditional methods, have done with horses using the heart rate monitor equipment, results of which will be published. He also told us about his new online university course which I think I am getting for Christmas.

A great evening which passed in a flash and I'm so glad I and my daughters were there.
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Re: Absolutely Brilliant - Gleneagles Demo
« Reply #1 on Oct 4, 2009, 11:24am »

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I 2nd that!!!!

I was helping so missed a some of it esp about his online university course interesting!

We had a great time got finished 12.35 home by 4.20am. We were totally buzzing from the demo.

It just shows what Kelly and Monty will do for us, Kelly wasn't feeling to good and Monty had a cold last year at Gleneagles must be the scottish weather!! But they are total pro's!!


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Re: Absolutely Brilliant - Gleneagles Demo
« Reply #2 on Oct 4, 2009, 11:58am »

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I 3rd that !!

I really enjoyed the demo and was fascinated by how swiftly the heart rates reduced with Buttons and Gemini. As someone with a science bent I thought the heart rate monitor was an excellent addition to the demos. Very accessible to all. The guy sitting next to me wasn't horsey, I don't think, and he had a ball.

Will be watching out for more info regarding the scientific tests with interest.

As a bonus I actually had to take off two layers of clothing and didn't need my rug!!

Easy journey home and back by 1.30.

Thanks Guys,

Jane F
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Re: Absolutely Brilliant - Gleneagles Demo
« Reply #3 Yesterday at 2:52pm »

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feemac, details of Montys university course are on his own website although it seems to be a question of pre-booking at the moment. I'm sure the content will be good You must have been shattered on Sunday. I nearly fell asleep at the wheel driving home and I'd been sitting down all evening!

Jane F, we all found the heart rate monitor fascinating too - it brings you so close to how the horse is feeling. Hope the experiment results come out soon.
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Re: Absolutely Brilliant - Gleneagles Demo
« Reply #4 Yesterday at 4:27pm »

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I 4th that lol - I went 2 years ago but was unwell and cant remember much about it. This time I didnt miss a thing, and loved every second of it. The heart rate monitor was an excellent addition and really brought it home how much stress was decreasing when the horse faced its "demons".

Thank you Kelly and Mr Roberts for an infor

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helloooooo
iv just registered here this week after seeing Monty at gleneagles on saturday and all i can say is WOW! It was definately the best thing iv ever seen. I can't explain how happy i am to see his amazing training methods and passion for the welbeing and happiness of these animals being spread, welcomed and most importaintly practiced by horse lovers everywhere. Horses have served people in many ways for years its about time we gave something back and make ourselves a pleasure to be with and work with as they always naturally have (well most of the time) its the least our 4 legged friends deserve. and can i just say Pie's simply the best entrance is seriously impressive, he's a little stunner!

[lestellie]

Hello All,

I took my daughter along to the Gleneagles demo and we had a fantastic time. I haven't been to a Monty demo for a looooooong time and it was every bit as great as I remember

Not only was the content of the demo intersting, informative and thoroughly engaging, making the time fly... But Monty and Kelly were fantastic and very approachable.

I came away with a bag full of books and a new halter(!) all signed by Monty and Kelly, a phone full of pictures including one of my daughter standing next to Monty (this was the highlight of her evening) and a daughter who now wants to be an IH professional!!!

THANK YOU to all who made the demo possible.

Charlann

[sandy]

I went to the demo at Rodbaston college. It was amazing - the best I've attended. Informative, interesting and fun. It ws awesome watching Monty ride and both Monty and Kelly were so entertaining! What a double act! I am still overawed at the silence in the arena when Monty or Kelly are working with the horses - you could seriously hear a pin drop - if it wasnt a sand school! Must say I think the evening is incredibly good value for money. Thanks to everyone for making it possible and a special thanks to Monty and Kelly. x

[tj]

Rodbaston was amazing last night, so much to learn as usual and a fab all round show too. So many highlights but included a cow phobic horse facing its fear with the heart rate monitor showing that the thought of something scary is much worse than the reality! Pie, Copy and Banksy were all awesome, great to see Monty and Kelly riding (both horses!) and Banksy has made incredible progress with Rosie in a very short time
All very inspiring, hope the rest of the tour goes well too and can't wait for the next one! x

[Catrin]

Another enthralling demo! Highlights, difficult to find as there was so much to see, enjoy and learn from.

I suppose the biggest surprise was Rosie and Banksy, their demo slot was entertaining as well as educational, so I won't detail the contents and spoil the Wow Factor for others, but what you can achieve with a horse that someone else had problems riding is amazing, to do it in a little over two weeks is staggering, to do it with just two or three twenty minute sessions a day is enlightening.

Copy was cute, clever, inspiring and enjoying himself. He demonstrated Monty's classical dressage potential as well as his own as a novice ride, with the beginner on him. Kelly and Pie stunned us all again, adding even more spectacular feats to their demo repertoire and in time to the music too. It's one thing getting your horse to do the obstacles, quite another so it coincides exactly with the changes in the music. Adrien had to stick to serious stuff and don his chaps and hat and ride the bucking horse.

The most interesting thing was, of course, the heart monitor. If you thought you could predict when the horse's heart rate went up and down, you were in for a few surprises. We're still talking about what the loader was doing when it achieved the highest ready and what happened when the cow left the phobic horse.

If you haven't seen the Willing Partners tour, you're going to miss a treat that people will be talking about for ages and always remember being part of.

[marianne]

Oh I WISH I could have seen the cow-phobic horse! Cow phobia is responsible for my worse horse-riding injury and my horse still freaks if he sees one less than half a mile away ... :-( Oh well, I'll bear it in mind for Monty's next trip to France ;D

[happysnail]

Gleneagles demo was brilliant. Fantastic vibe from the team behind the scenes. Wonderful horsemanship. Heart rate monitor of horses compelling - can't wait for more on the science trials.

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[Simon]

Marianne, I know that the Cow Phobic horse is the subject of one of the up and coming Horse and Country programs. Katie has been getting it ready and it has now been passed through to the folks at H&C! (I think!!)

[Catrin]

Follow that, (as Monty said to Calypso, behind the cow.) Well last night, when you thought it was going to be less dramatic than Rodbaston, what did we see, a horse that didn't like donkeys. Again the heart monitor made it even more interesting. When the scared horse, ten minutes later, approached the donkey to sniff its nose, his heart beat was a mere 60! When Lucy, the donkey, left, just like Calypso with the cow, Jake's heartrate went up!

The high spot of the night, for Adrian, was starting Miracle the Shire. She really was a gentle giant, perhaps when your hindquarters are so heavy, it's difficult to buck! She also didn't really want to canter, so unfitting I suppose when you might damage the cart, or ruin the furrow if you did. Although her prefered pace was probably walk, she had a surprisingly elevated trot and a very agile rein back and there were still several holes to go on the blue Dually, it really is that big.

Kelly's Trec display was perfect and Pie was obviously enjoying himself, though I think he was a little concerned at the rider's appearance when Monty rode him: Monty was wearing a crash hat. Kelly's western riding is definitely coming along: this week she didn't look at all terrified. By the end of the tour, she should be buying Pie a western saddle and herself a stetson, perhaps.

I loved Kelly training the vet phobic horse, then Monty training the vet how to approach a v-p-h.

[beanymare]

Loved Myerscough last night, Monty and Kelly both great as usual.

Took my non horsey OH (despite his protestations!) and he was absolutely bowled over - first time he'd seen Join Up and he said it was "magical". He also really loved the Western horse Copy, and we were both wowed by his lightness and agility.

For me, the loaders are always one of the highlights. I've seen so many horses battered onto wagons, and it always brings a lump to my throat when Monty gets a bad loader onto the wagon in 5 minutes. Like he said last night, while teaching the horse to walk over wooden boarding to prepare him for the sound and feel of the ramp, "I have people say to me 'I don't have the patience for that kind of thing' and yet it has just taken me THREE minutes to get him walking over the board with no problem"

It was interesting, though, that the owner said she had tried a Dually and watched the video on loading. I wonder how many people buy a Dually but don't really make the effort to learn how to use it properly

[bernadette]

We had a party of 13 from Shy Lowen Sanctuary at Myerscough last night and 10 of the party had not seen Monty or Kelly in the flesh before. Even for those of us who'd been to previous demos this one was special. The translation of the ground work into ridden work for all disciplines was totally apparent and clear to see. The wonderful generosity of the equine spirit was so glaringly obvious that nobody could fail to see it. I was pleased to see the heart monitors proving the fact that we already knew - this training is not stressful for the horse. I'm looking forward to the publishing of the scientific studies. Fantastic isn't a big enough word to say how good the Myerscough experience was.