Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Monte Carlo Festival #8

2 comments:

Bob Swaney said...

In and out of the ring, the horses follow Jean-Francois like he's the Pied Piper. I was in the paddock area (open to the public) prior to one show. He opened the stable doors, flicked his buggy whip once in the air and started walking away. The horses, one by one, pushed open their doors and trotted out behind him en masse to the tent. No halters. No helpers. No fanfare. No further commands.

Here's a link to a story about his training methods...

http://www.inspiratori.com/kindness/jean-francois-pignon-uses-love-to-train-horses

Dick Flint said...

One of the most amazing animal acts ever and worth watching every video of his work on You Tube. I don't know the act that won the Gold, but it must be pretty amazing to out class this act.
Dick Flint
Baltimore