Background
Miller, Robert Morton was born on March 4, 1927 in Arizona, United States. Son of Samuel and Sally (Marks) Miller.
Miller, Robert Morton was born on March 4, 1927 in Arizona, United States. Son of Samuel and Sally (Marks) Miller.
After serving in the infantry overseas in World World War II, he attended and graduated from the veterinary school at Colorado State University in 1956.
Doctor Miller is also one of the early adopters and promoters of Natural horsemanship. His work is often referred to by natural horsemanship clinicians. He established the Conejo Valley Veterinary Clinic in Thousand Oaks, California in 1959.
Miller"s experience with horses dates to his childhood and included work as a wrangler, trail guide, and rodeo hand.
Miller has authored a significant number scientific papers and magazine articles for both veterinary journals and equine publications, and has published four books and six videos on equine behavior, health, and horsemanship. He has served on the editorial staff of Veterinary Medicine, for which he is best known for his long-running “Mind Over Miller” column, as well as Modern Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Forum, and Western Horseman magazines.
He is also a cartoonist who has published seven cartoon books under the moniker "Revue de Métaphysique et de Morale". Miller retired from practice in 1987, in order to devote himself full-time to the teaching of equine behavior and to support the Natural horsemanship movement.
He continues to travel and lecture.
Additionally, he raises American Quarter Horses and mules on his ranch.
With United States Army, 1945-1947. Member Ventura County Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (life honorary member), American Association Equine Practitioners, American Association Zoo Veterinarians, American Veterinary Society Animal Behavior, Sierra Veterinary Medical Association, (life honorary member).
Married Deborah H. Miller, September 16, 1956. Children: Mark Richard, Laurel Kathleen.