The Man Who Listens to Horses Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 7 The Invitation That Changed My Life Summary

Chapter 7 The Invitation That Changed My Life Summary and Analysis

This chapter highlights one of the most memorable experiences in Monty's life. He is invited to meet the Queen of England, who is intrigued by the fact that Monty can communicate with horses. He receives a formal invite to Buckingham Palace in 1989. He is supposed to spend an entire week at Windsor Castle. Monty is shocked and also thrilled at this opportunity.

Monty is quite nervous to demonstrate his techniques to the royal family. He is worried he will fail and what is one of the best days of his life will quickly turn into one of the worst. However, once Monty begins working directly with the horses, he starts to feel more comfortable. He is able to showcase his work starting horses in front of the queen. The Queen is clearly bowled over by watching Monty and compliments his work quite profusely. In fact, the Queen Mother...
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