One thing is for sure, life is too short not to have some fun with yourself and the people around you. When you take your horsemanship so seriously that you can’t laugh at yourself for making a mistake or you can’t laugh at a situation, life can get pretty darn boring.

My family has a great sense of humor. We love to tell jokes about ourselves, other people and our horses. I think that sometime people forget that when they meet me. When some people meet me, I think they’re a little shocked and possibly, offended about some of the stuff I say. They have to understand that that’s how I like somebody. If I make fun of your horse that means that I really like you. I really want you to make fun of my horse a little bit too. Or, if you make fun of the “face” I’m making, that’s just good humor.

The problem with the world right now is that we live in such a politically correct time that it honestly make me want to puke. Everybody is so hyper sensitive. Give me a break! Everybody needs to get off of their high horse and learn to take a good look in the mirror and laugh at themselves. Believe me, I may tell a joke about another country, your dog, your spouse, what you do for fun, but I’d love you to make fun of me, because that’s just the way I am.

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What is experience? Experience means more than just having read about it, heard about it, or even seen it. Experience means that you can not only talk the talk, but you can actually walk the walk. You can actually do it.

Nothing beats hands-on horse training experience. I know people who can write five books about training horses. They know the theory, they understand it, they can talk it – they can even teach it! But if you were to ask them to actually do those things with a horse, they couldn’t. They’re not very coordinated and struggle to perform the exercises. Basically, they don’t have any hands-on experience. But if you ask them to explain it to you, oh my goodness they know what to do then!

“Asking financial advice from a broke person is like having a shop teacher with missing fingers.”

I’m very selective myself on who I take advice from. I try my best to seek out those who I would like to emulate, learn what they do best, and forget the rest. Everyone you encounter can teach you something (even what not to do). The more you read, the more you study, the more horsemanship clinics you go to, the more aggressive you are about learning The Mundt Method, and the more you practice with your horse, the more experience you will get.

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JMH Stick and String

December 12, 2011

Justin has used his deep understanding of the equine mind gained from training hundreds of horses to develop training tools, tack and equipment that get the job done! Working with horse owners at expos and clinics across the United States, Justin has had the opportunity to develop and refine products that make training easier for [...]

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Rope Halter and Lead Rope

December 2, 2011

Check out this Training Essential from JMH! Justin has used his deep understanding of the equine mind gained from training hundreds of horses to develop training tools, tack and equipment that get the job done! Working with horse owners at expos and clinics across the United States, Justin has had the opportunity to develop and [...]

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Leadership Lunging: Move Your Horse’s Feet To Gain His Respect

November 29, 2011

We all want the same thing, respect without fear. But how do we get it? It’s simple: In order to get your horse to respect you, you need to show him that you “wear the pants” in the relationship. And you do this by moving his feet forward, backward, left, and right! You’ll always know [...]

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Limited Horse Training Openings Now Available

November 22, 2011

Justin currently has limited openings for Horse Training Services.  Along with Training, the owner receives a 4-6 hour Private Lesson with Justin on how to continue with your Training once you get home. This Private Lesson is like getting the keys to your brand new Cadillac. Hurry before spots fill up!

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Training Rescue Horses, Abused Horses, and Other “Special Cases”

October 25, 2011

Making excuses and special allowances for an abused horse’s bad behavior will only limit him; treating him the same as any other horse will accelerate his progress. I was holding a Clinic a few years ago, and this very timid lady walked up to me and said, “Hey Justin, I wanted to come and talk [...]

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The Mundt Method on YouTube

September 30, 2011

Have you seen the Justin Mundt Horsemanship Channel On YouTube? Justin Mundt Horsemanship has currently added a segment of Justin’s Advanced Horsemanship Demonstration to YouTube! Check out this video and all the others by clicking here.

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Meet Justin at the North Central Reining Horse Association

March 9, 2011

Justin Mundt Horsemanship will be heading to the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN for the North Central Reining Horse Association (NCRHA) show on April 2nd-3rd. Hope to see you there!

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Schedule a Horsemanship Clinic or Riding Lesson With Justin Mundt

February 2, 2011

“Frustration ends where knowledge begins.” You’ll hear Justin repeat that axiom many times when you attend one of the many Horsemanship Clinics he conducts every year. The more you learn, the more Clinics you attend, the more books you read, and the more DVDs you watch, the more knowledgeable and less prone to frustration you’ll [...]

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