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COURSES: MONTY'S SPECIAL TRAINING: 5 DAYS
$2,000.00 USD
Come witness what created a revolution in horsemanship and open your mind to a whole new perspective on your horse’s 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 companion. Every horse enthusiast can find lessons below to fit their interests.
A unique opportunity to be at Flag Is Up Farms with Monty, watching, asking questions and learning as Monty and a team of his Certified Instructors work with a range of young and remedial horses. By observing this renowned and gifted horseman, you gain first-hand knowledge during demonstrations, lectures and discussions. This class is for the novice, as well as the advanced student, to observe a master at work practicing his discoveries that have changed the horse world internationally.
Monty shares how to communicate with horses in their natural language in various situations during this intensive five-day class. This exclusive format helps you better understand problem solving using Monty’s violence-free training methods. Depending on the horses brought in to train that week, these issues may be a part of the course:
• leadership issues
• ground manners
• teaching to tie
• crossing water (and/or obstacles)
• loading
• head-shyness
• mounting
• bucking
• standing for the farrier
• kicking and biting
• starting a young horse
Spend time with like-minded people absorbing what non-violent communication can be. Enjoy the included lunch daily and share lively discussions with Monty and students from around the world as each day is full with learning.
The next step:
Once you have placed the order for your space in the upcoming course, our Monty Roberts Certified Instructors will contact you to confirm receiving the order and also answer any questions you may have regarding participation. We will also provide additional enrollment paperwork which will need to be filled out and submitted prior to attending.
While accommodations are not provided onsite, we do have connections with many local area hotels in Solvang, and Buellton. Please review our Transportation and Accommodation worksheet found here.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
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COURSES: JOIN-UP IN POLAND (3 DAYS)
$600.00 USD
JOIN-UP - BUILDING A TRUST-BASED PARTNERSHIP THROUGH EQUUS: MODULE 02
In this workshop you will learn to "see the world as your horse sees it." Over 3 days you will learn the basics of Equus - the horses' body communication system, and how it can be used to build an effective, trust-based, non-violent partnership with your horse, through Join-Up® , Monty Roberts' world-renowned technique.
Through demonstrations, practical sessions, and classroom discussions you will gain insight into the psychology and physiology of the horse, and hands-on experience to improve the relationship with your horse(s) at home.
Topics include::
- How horses learn
- How the Dually® Halter can be used to improve the relationship with your horse
- The Join-Up® process
- Equus - the horses' natural communication system, and how we can use it to build a willing, trusting partnership with our horse
- And more...
This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone tool to improve your communication and relationship with your horse.
We have space for a minimum of 8 Students, up to 10 Students at maximum.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
COURSES: LONG LINING IN POLAND (3 DAYS)
$600.00 USD
LONG LINING - THE BENEFITS, FORM AND FUN
Effective long-lining (double line lungeing or longeing) has numerous benefits for training and conditioning horses. In this module you will learn the benefits and advantages of long-lining over single-line lunging, and the skills required to long line effectively.
Through demonstrations, practical sessions, and classroom discussions you will gain insight into the psychology and physiology of the horse, and hands-on experience to improve the relationship with your horse(s) at home.
Topics include::
- Fitting and using the Dually® Halter correctly
- Balance lines and driving a horse with your body
- The benefits and practical uses of long-lining
- Preparing your horse for the first saddle and reins
- Tacking up to effectively long line
- Transitioning from the Dually® Halter to a bridle
- And more...
This workshop can be taken as a stand-alone tool to improve your communication and relationship with your horse.
We have space for a minimum of 8 students up to a maximum of 10 students.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
COURSES: INTRODUCTORY COURSE OF HORSEMANSHIP IN POLAND: 10 DAYS
$2,100.00 USD
The Introductory Course of Horsemanship 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.
The Introductory Course is designed to provide you with a well-rounded knowledge in the basics of horse care, performance, breeding, feeding and nutrition, with a strong emphasis on horse psychology. 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.
Classroom discussion will focus on:
- Horse Evolution
- Behavior
- Sensory Systems
- Language
- Learning Theory
- and Monty's Methods
Through demonstrations and practical sessions you will learn about:
- Join-Up
- Dually Halter Work
- Long-Lining
- Trailer Loading
We have space for a minimum of 8 Students, up to 10 Students at maximum.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
COURSES: HORSEMANSHIP 101: 1 DAY
$125.00 USD
For those new to horses, returning after a long break or trying to overcome fear, these two days will help you become safe and comfortable around horses. Classroom discussion will provide an introduction to how horses think and behave and practical sessions will teach you how to approach, halter, lead, groom and move safely around a horse. You will learn the basic concept behind the Dually™ halter and after watching Join-Up® demonstrations, will experience a guided round pen session to feel the power of inter-species communication.
Key Learning Points:
- Non-violent approach to working with a horse
- The Language of Equus
- Building a trust-based partnership
- Approaching, touching and handling a horse
- How horses learn, think and see
- Join-Up in the round pen
- Grooming a horse
- How to fit and use the Dually™ Training Halter
- Spatial awareness, breathing and intention
A ROSETTE TOKEN OF ACCOMPLISHMENT* WILL BE PROVIDED UPON COMPLETING THE COURSE
Once you have placed the order for your space in the upcoming course, our Monty Roberts Certified Instructors will contact you to confirm receiving the order and also answer any questions you may have regarding participation. We will also provide additional enrollment paperwork which will need to be filled out and submitted prior to attending.
While accommodations are not provided onsite, we do have connections with many local area hotels in Solvang, and Buellton. Please review our Transportation and Accommodation worksheet found here.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
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