The Monty Roberts International Learning Center offers a variety of short clinics and longer Certification courses.  Whichever program you choose, you can be certain that this training will open your eyes to a whole new perspective on horses’ methods of communication and behavior. Experience what hundreds of students have discovered at Monty Roberts International Learning Center; a wonderful learning environment where you will enjoy the staff, meet new friends and return home with a better understanding of your equine companions. Every horse enthusiast can find classes below to fit their interests.

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HORSEMANSHIP 101 CLINIC
This clinic is designed to introduce those of you who have little or no experience with horses to some of our gentle equine companions here at Flag Is Up Farms. Whether this is a completely new experience or a fun way to refresh your memory of these magnificent animals, come and spend two days learning to approach a horse safely, how to become comfortable around horses in the pasture and in the stall, as well as how to groom and tack-up properly. You will be introduced to working with the Dually™ halter to show you ways to apply Monty's force-free training concepts on the ground while learning how to lead a horse correctly. You will have the opportunity to watch a Join-Up® session conducted by one of our instructors and see for yourself how important it is to become acquainted with the basics of horsemanship.

Price (2 days)  $450


JOIN-UP®  CLINIC
The Join-Up® clinic is a four day introduction to the language of 'Equus' and offers you a solid understanding of the signs and reciprocal gestures of language of horses. Over the four days you will discover the importance of body language, breathing, spatial awareness and the importance of your intentions when in the presence of a horse. Beginning to understand and create a trust based relationship with your horse will provide a valuable foundation for any equine discipline. You will learn Monty's concepts through demonstrations, discussions, video, practical hands-on exercises and round pen work. As a student you will be familiarized with the first steps of Monty's Join-Up® process, which teaches humans to communicate with horses using their natural body language. Certified Instructors will demonstrate the use of Join-Up® in various contexts.

Price (4 days)  $1500


Optional extension: LONG-LINING
Effective long-lining will bring your horse into balance, enhance their outline, and prepare them both physically and psychologically for further learning. This unique, easy to learn technique combines Monty's Join-Up® communication concepts with the effectiveness of long lining. These two days are designed to provide any horse advocate or owner with the knowledge of why double line training is so valuable and the practical tools to apply this knowledge.

Price (2 days)   $500


MONTY SPECIAL TRAINING
This is an amazing chance to be at Flag Is Up Farms with Monty, watching, asking questions and learning as Monty works with a range of young and remedial horses. By observing this unique and gifted man, you gain first hand knowledge during demonstrations, lectures and discussions. Monty demonstrates how to communicate with horses in their natural language in various situations during this intensive class. This learning will provide you with the educational tools you need to address leadership issues, ground manners, teaching to tie, crossing water (and/or obstacles), loading, head-shyness, mounting, bucking, standing for the farrier, kicking, biting, and more. This exclusive clinic helps you better understand problem solving using Monty’s violence-free training methods. If you have a remedial horse which you think may be suitable for this class, please contact the MRILC on (805) 688 3483.

Price (5days)       $2000


INTRODUCTORY COURSE
The Introductory Course and the Advanced Course are designed for those students wishing to build a strong foundation in Monty's methods and use this education to help them become a professional in the equine industry. The Introductory Course is the first step to gain an in-depth understanding of Monty's concepts. Students from various equine backgrounds are welcome to take part, as there are no prerequisites. As the foundation of Monty's work and a prerequisite for the Advanced Course, you will learn the method of Join-Up® as it relates to various environments. You will have the opportunity to build your skills in Dually™ halter work, long lining, herding exercises and loading. The training begins at Flag Is Up Farms where your first two weeks consist of hands-on experience as well as horse psychology theory. Following this two week period you will return home to complete several months of your field study, during which film footage is submitted to allow us to continue giving feedback on your work. During the field study period you also learn about horse anatomy, husbandry, breeding and nutrition through a distance-learning program. Then you will return for practical and written exams, at the successful completion of which you will graduate from the Introductory Course.

Introductory Course

Price   $4000  (includes two weeks on farm, plus field study)

Introductory Exams

Price (1 week)  $1000


ADVANCED COURSE
The Advanced Course offers students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in training both un-started and untouched horses. This training is the next step on the pathway towards becoming a qualified Instructor, and to attend the Advanced Course you must be a graduate of the Introductory Course. You will be given the tools to expand your knowledge and overall experience in Monty's concepts, with this three-stage program focusing on practical solutions to real situations. You will have the opportunity to test your problem solving skills and stimulate your creative thinking ability while learning to become more aware of what creates remedial horse behavior. Following the initial three-week intensive period, you will return home to complete several months of field study to be submitted via filmed footage. You will then return for two weeks of written, oral and practical exams, at the successful completion of which you will graduate from the Advanced Course.


Advanced Course

Price   $3000  (includes three weeks on farm, plus field study)

Advanced Exams

Price (2 weeks)  $2000


MONTY ROBERTS’ INSTRUCTORS INTERNSHIP
On successful completion of the Advanced Exams selected students may be invited for the Instructor's Internship. This internship has been created for students wishing to become Certified Instructors in the Monty Roberts methodology. Certified Instructors are qualified to teach Join-Up® and Long-Lining clinics worldwide as well as the Monty Roberts Introductory Course and Horsemanship 101 clinic. The internship consists of a minimum of three months at Flag Is Up Farms, during which time you will live on the farm and work as part of the team here.  You will work with assigned project horses, assist with teaching and learn the skills necessary to become an Instructor. Existing Instructors will guide you through this process, and Monty will check your progress regularly. Monty will assess you at the end of your three months, and depending on your progress, you may need to complete further training, or you may be ready to graduate and join the exclusive and limited ranks of Monty Roberts Instructors!