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Greg Fitzgerald
Solvang, CA (December 1, 2006) – Greg Fitzgerald founder and Managing Partner of VisionWork Associates, LLC, became the newly elected Chairman of the Board of Join-Up International on October 18, 2006. With Greg’s passion for the Join-Up vision and his specialization working with nonprofit groups, Join-Up will benefit greatly. Greg has served on the Board of Directors of Join-Up for a year, with consultation services provided to Join-Up for several years. (more…)
New educational material released on DVD to help find your perfect equine partner.
Santa Ynez, CA (Nov. 10, 2006) – Monty Roberts, internationally acclaimed horse trainer, equine behaviorist and author of best-selling The Man Who Listens to Horses, today announced the release of the educational DVD “The Perfect Match: Monty’s Guide to Buying a Horse”. Complete with new footage and graphics, this DVD offers an updated and enhanced version of Monty’s original release “How to Buy a Horse”. Viewers are guided through safety, financial, suitability and evaluation considerations using concise guidelines that will appeal to both the first-time buyer and the experienced horse person. (more…)
Konocti Unified School District and Brooks Firestone Express Gratitude to Roberts
Solvang, CA (January 16, 2006) – Monty Roberts, internationally acclaimed horse trainer and bestselling author of The Man Who Listens to Horses, was recently honored with two awards; one for service to Konocti Unified School District and another for his role in beautifying his home region of the Santa Ynez Valley with oak trees.
The first of these awards came in the form of a resolution from the Konocti Unified School District in northern California. It reads, in part, “Honoring Monty Roberts for Outstanding Service to the Konocti Unified School District.” The request for Roberts to assist the Konocti Unified School District came immediately after these educators became aware of his recent successes with an English grammar school. Kingshurst Junior School, in Birmingham England, was declared a failing school in 2000.
Equine Communication Methods Expected to Aid Volunteers in Dealing with Frightened Animals
Santa Ynez, CA (June 20, 2005) – Monty Roberts, referred to by some as the Horse Whisperer, is an internationally acclaimed horse trainer, equine behaviorist, and best-selling author of The Man Who Listens to Horses. On June 26, 2005 he will provide a specialized clinic for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s Animal Rescue Reserve. The ARR is a volunteer-based program of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s Investigations Department. The ARR’s team of trained experts is dedicated to assisting people during disasters and emergency situations by safely evacuating their horses, livestock, and domestic pets. (more…)
Non-Profit Founded by Monty Roberts, Famed Man Who Listens to Horses, Gets Underway
Santa Ynez, CA (May 23), 2005 – Join-Up International, a non-profit organization founded by world-renowned horseman Monty Roberts and dedicated to promoting gentle, more effective alternatives to violence and force in both equine and human relationships, announced today the appointment of its new nine member Board of Directors. The Board, comprised of local and national leaders, includes; Marsha St. Clair (Chair), Pat Roberts, (Vice Chair), Lee Rosenberg (Treasurer), Ken Johnson (Secretary), and Board Members Barbara Allen, Wayne Coffey, Cecily Considine, Suzi Trubitz, and Kathleen Wigle. (more…)