The way to put a saddle and bridle on a horse many years ago was called: "Breaking a horse." And that is exactly what happened. The result many times was a horse that was a danger to itself and to humans.
All that started to change slowly but surely when Monty Roberts learned from observation of wild Mustangs in the Nevada dessert the language of the horse. When he tried to convince his father and others there was a better, faster, easier and non violent way to put a bridle and saddle on a horse he was met with scepticism and ridicule.
One person from an unlikely place, the Queen of England, read about Monty's methods in two horse magazines. The Queen of England told one of her staff members to find, contact and invite Monty to Windsor Castle to see for herself if what Monty is doing is trickery or communication with horses. When the Queen was convinced that Monty has a profound understanding of horses and their language she knew what has to be done.
The movie: The Cowboy and the Queen, tells us about the highlights of the journey to make the world a better place for horses and for people.
Nowadays you hear more and more people in the world of horses speaking about: "Starting a horse."
If there is one animal that needs an apology from us humans, it is the horse.
Thanks to the late Queen Elizabeth II and Monty Roberts everyone can now communicate and understand horses if they love horses and are willing to learn.
I will give this movie an A plus. It is in time, in tune and will speak to many hearts in time to come.
