If you are interested in any of these lessons, clinics or programs...

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.

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 daily sessions with a young horse to illustrate the effectiveness of Monty's concepts in this important context.

LONG-LINING CLINIC

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.

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 training program helps you better understand problem solving using Monty’s violence-free training methods. “The concept of choice is at the heart of my training system” is one of Monty’s most important mottos.

If you have a remedial horse which you think may be suitable for this class, please contact the MRILC on (805) 688 3483.

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, which is submitted via videotape. During the field study period you also learn about horse performance, breeding, feeding and nutrition through a distance-learning program. Then you will return for written and practical exams, at the successful completion of which you will graduate from the Introductory Course.

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 videotape. You will then return for two weeks of written and practical exams, at the successful completion of which you will graduate from the Advanced Course.

MONTY ROBERTS' INSTRUCTORS INTERNSHIP

On successful completion of the Advanced Course selected students may be invited to apply 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 classes worldwide as well as the Monty Roberts Introductory Course and Horsemanship 101 classes.

The internship consists of a minimum of three months at Flag Is Up Farms, during which time you will assist with teaching and learn the skills necessary to run your own business. 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!

For further details please contact the Learning Center at 805-688-3483 and speak to our team of friendly Instructors.