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Legendary horse whisperer becomes HorseWorld Patron
A Bristol horse welfare charity has secured a flying start to its Diamond Jubilee year with news that legendary Horse Whisperer Monty Roberts is to become Patron.
Mr Roberts’ acceptance of an invitation to become Patron of HorseWorld, based in Whitchurch, follows a special visit he made to the charity in November 2011. He found out more about its rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming work, meeting some of the animals, staff, volunteers and Trustees. HorseWorld celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2012.
Monty Roberts, the “man who listens to horses”, has won countless awards, received immense worldwide press coverage, put three books on the New York Times best-seller list, and has trained some of the Queen’s equestrian team in London. His pioneering techniques have now become part-and-parcel of equine training across the globe.
He was honoured by the Queen in June 2011 when he was made an honorary Member of the Royal Victorian Order. The Royal Victorian Order is given by the Queen to people who have served her or the monarchy in a personal way. In 1989, the late Queen Mother was reduced to tears after Roberts managed to tame her wildest horse. Mr Roberts has been involved with some aspects of the monarchy’s horses ever since.
During his recent visit to HorseWorld, Mr Roberts also learned about the ground-breaking ‘Discovery’ project which employs horses to help young people with emotional, behavioural and learning issues. He learned about how the project is taking an increasingly-important part in the charity’s work, and is making a huge difference to the lives of disadvantaged local young people.
Monty Roberts said: “As I observed HorseWorld’s work it became clear that its main goal is to improve the lives of horses and children. By now a great portion of the horse world knows that these two subjects are the prime motivations of my life.
“It seemed evident to me that the HorseWorld non-profit charitable foundation is dedicated and filled with extreme motivation to help needy animals and youth at risk. I found it to be an exemplary example as a sanctuary for those who are in need of its services as well as those who have the time and motivation to assist in these efforts. Anyone who loves animals should become familiar with this charity and wherever possible assist HorseWorld with its laudable efforts.”
HorseWorld Chair of Trustees John Newman said: “Our special anniversary year couldn’t have got off to a more positive start than this. To have Monty Roberts join the HorseWorld team as Patron is a huge honour for our staff, volunteers and supporters.”
Mr Roberts’ UK distinguished protégé, Kelly Marks, will also become Patron of HorseWorld. She is the founder of Intelligent Horsemanship, a UK organisation dedicated to bring the best horsemanship ideas together from around the world in an effort to promote understanding and fair treatment of horses at every opportunity. Kelly and her team run educational courses from Witney, West Oxfordshire.
Article By: Richard Wyatt
Date Published: 09/01/2012
