Behind Monty Roberts

Monty Roberts is also known for its Longe Lines; long lines that can give the horse a sense of carriage and the importance of the bit before it gets the rider on its back. Monty Roberts Longe Lines are 10 meter long driving lines for horses. They are attached to either the bit or Dually the halter, passed through the stirrups and behind the horse. We recommend using a round pen the first time you put the long lines on your horse, as it creates a smaller path with a clear frame. You can read and watch videos of Monty Roberts training methods and how to use the equipment at Monty Roberts Equus Online University.

The Dually halter is an effective piece of horsemanship equipment and is available in sizes for all horses. The clever thing is that it comes in five different colors, each representing a size:  

• Large (blue): fits large warmblood horses that use XFull halters and bridles, have a very long head or are very wide over the nose, as well as large cold-blooded horses. 

• Medium (black): covers the vast majority of riding horses and large ponies that use either Cob or Full in halter and bridle - approx. 300-600 kg horses including, for example, Haflingers, Fjord horses, Icelanders, etc. 

• Small (red): suitable for medium to large ponies using Pony/Cob in halter and bridle, many Arabians with small heads, as well as warmblood yearlings (approx. 150-350 kg) 

• X-Small (green): suitable for medium ponies and large Shetlanders, as well as foals of many breeds 

• Miniature (purple): suitable for miniature, small Shetlanders and pony foals