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The Man Who Listens to Horses Mass Market Paperback – November 28, 1998

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,186 ratings

"It all dates from those summers alone in the high desert, me lying on my belly and watching wild horses with my binoculars for hours at a time. Straining to see in the moonlight, striving to fathom mustang ways, I knew instinctively I had chanced upon something important but could not know that it would shape my life. In 1948 I was a boy of thirteen learning the language of horses. . . ."
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"The Man Who Listens to Horses will first break, then mend your heart.... A riveting and inspirational story.... Read it. Monty Roberts will make you marvel." -The New York Times Book Review

"Utterly engrossing.... For those who have ridden the high plains country, wide open, atop a horse in the full, mature glory of its strength, the only honest reaction after reading the book is to smile in warm agreement." -Michael Enright, The Globe and Mail

"Mesmerizing.... The kind of life-altering book you never want to finish." -San Francisco Chronicle





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dates from those summers alone in the high desert, me lying on my belly and watching wild horses with my binoculars for hours at a time. Straining to see in the moonlight, striving to fathom mustang ways, I knew instinctively I had chanced upon something important but could not know that it would shape my life. In 1948 I was a boy of thirteen learning the language of horses. . . ."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ballantine Books (November 28, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 034542705X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345427052
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.15 x 0.95 x 6.85 inches
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Customers find the book engaging and educational. They appreciate the well-told life story and the author's insight into working with horses. The book provides a practical approach to caring for and loving horses, opening their minds to the inner thoughts of their animals. Readers praise the author's compassion and kindness in dealing with horses.

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107 customers mention "Readability"107 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They describe it as a captivating story that keeps them hooked. Readers appreciate the good writing style that doesn't distract from the content.

"Amazing and captivating story!" Read more

"...Monty Roberts discovered the language of horses and it's well worth any horseperson's time to understand how he discovered it, how it has deepened..." Read more

"...He certainly knew what he was doing and kept this reader completely enthralled." Read more

"...Wonderful book for a grandson who feels the same love for his horse." Read more

75 customers mention "Educational value"75 positive0 negative

Customers find the book educational and inspiring. They say it opens their minds to caring for and loving horses. The knowledge is kind and incredible, touching hearts. It teaches not only a training method but that kindness will get you farther.

"...This man has lived, is living a good life and doing good work!..." Read more

"...Not only is Mr. Roberts a wonderful storyteller, but his examples are food for thought...." Read more

"I learned a lot from thi book! What a great pathway to caring for and loving horses." Read more

"This is a personal story of horses, loving them, communing with them, respecting, and appreciating them...." Read more

38 customers mention "Story quality"38 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-told story and his approach to working with horses. They find the book engaging, honest, and educational. The author's journey seems realistic and authentic to them.

"Amazing and captivating story!" Read more

"Wonderful- well written, interesting autobiography. This man has lived, is living a good life and doing good work!..." Read more

"I could not put this book down. Not only is Mr. Roberts a wonderful storyteller, but his examples are food for thought...." Read more

"...In the midst of this fascinating autobiography, the reader is introduced to the psychology of the horse and the beauty of its disposition...." Read more

24 customers mention "Insight"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and engaging. They appreciate the author's wisdom and example when dealing with horses. The book provides great insight into the minds of man and horses. It explains the background of the author's life and how he developed his unique perspective.

"...One of my favorite books. Explains the background of his life and how he developed his unique techniques...." Read more

"...The book tells of courage, determination, humanity and triumphs! It is entertaining and a real page turner, while being educational at the same time...." Read more

"...Monty Roberts is a truly exceptional man and a gentle-man in the truest sense of the word...." Read more

"...lead to his conclusions of "horse thought", amount of stories, Monty's personal life, but also degree of commitment to this philosophy...." Read more

11 customers mention "Effectiveness"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's method effective for working with horses. They say it produces desirable results quickly, and that applying its guidance daily is key to success. The book teaches perseverance and gentle techniques that make training animals easy.

"...This man has lived, is living a good life and doing good work!..." Read more

"...their methods of attempting to train animals that can be so easily trained with kind, gentle techniques...." Read more

"...The book tells of courage, determination, humanity and triumphs! It is entertaining and a real page turner, while being educational at the same time...." Read more

"...slower, more gentle way turns out producing the fastest, more desirable result." Read more

8 customers mention "Compassion"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's compassion and kindness for horses. They find the book helpful in understanding horses and animals better. The author shows that kindness is better than abuse through an open mind to the animal's perspective. Readers also mention that the gentle way is better in all relationships, even with people with bad dispositions.

"...treatment of horses as well as asserting that this can work on humans with bad dispositions...." Read more

"...Success of kindness over abuse through openness of mind to the animal’s perspective, turning horses’ slavery into partnerships." Read more

"This is a personal story of horses, loving them, communing with them, respecting, and appreciating them...." Read more

"...He also shows the kindness with which humans should regard any animal, and through his life experiences, proves that humans have been very ignorant..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
    Amazing and captivating story!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2014
    Wonderful- well written, interesting autobiography. This man has lived, is living a good life and doing good work!

    If you love animals, all animals, and obviously if you are a horse person, this book is a must read. Monty Roberts discovered the language of horses and it's well worth any horseperson's time to understand how he discovered it, how it has deepened and evolved and how it can be applied in all situations. Understanding an animal, what they're about is what loving animals is about.

    The fact that from the time he was a very young man and that his mission in his life was not only to ride and ride hard but to make training better for all horses by not abusing and violating horses as was the method until he rethought it. He was raised in the business and his father used the "tried and true" methods and they worked bu it was war on an animal and not n the least decent or fair. It was adversarial. We're asking horses to work with us, not to be our slaves

    His desire to create an empathetic method demonstrates what a genuinely decent guy he is. He and his father were estranged because he chose his own path away from abusing horses to teach them and the struggle with his father is a very important series of events he discusses in this book.

    Monty Roberts is truly a good man and he's dedicated his life to making horse's lives better. I wish I had a horse to bring to one of his clinics.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
    I could not put this book down. Not only is Mr. Roberts a wonderful storyteller, but his examples are food for thought. The story of the horse that was claustrophobic was eye opening for me. I was raised by a pioneer family on the family’s ranch and rode from the time I was 3. Never had I realized a horse could be afraid of tight spaces. The parts of the racing thoroughbreds was exciting and his standing in front of a stallion knowing the horse would not hurt him made me gasp. He certainly knew what he was doing and kept this reader completely enthralled.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
    I laughed & cried. He relates stories just like an old friend. I’ll be trying to implement his methods in my interactions with our horses who are all experienced but I like to think it’s not too late to start for better communications.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
    Very good shape and and received in a very short time.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
    The factual story brings the reader to a place of understanding on the treatment of horses as well as asserting that this can work on humans with bad dispositions. Would be incredible of more social programs used the non violent approach outlined in these pages and perhaps actually reverse cronick bad behavior.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023
    A real gem. An illustration of how a child’s pain can turn into love and compassion. Success of kindness over abuse through openness of mind to the animal’s perspective, turning horses’ slavery into partnerships.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
    Fast deliver. Quality of product was as specified.

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  • Conrado Mercado
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Man Who Listens to Horses
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 6, 2024
    Gracias a Monty Roberts pie compartir su conocimiento y experiencia a través de un relato tan ameno y comprensible. Es como estar platicando con él.
  • Leanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good! A must read!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2023
    This book is so good for horse or animal lovers. Honestly, anyone can read it because it is an interesting story with good lessons to learn. This is one of my favourite books I have ever read. Monty's ability to train horses is amazing, and the training philosophies he developed are so amazing! Monty is an amazing and inspiring person!
  • Mariagrazia Rocchietta
    5.0 out of 5 stars devi avere tanta pazienza!!!
    Reviewed in Italy on October 13, 2023
    Per averlo ho dovuto aspettare quasi 40 giorni però il libro è straordinario!
  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
    Reviewed in Brazil on December 7, 2020
    Ótimo livro! Recomendo a todos, seja amante de cavalos ou não. O livro nos mostra uma outra maneira de enxergar as coisas e serve de grande aprendizado
  • keyur dave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in India on June 2, 2019
    Excellent