This intensive course is your chance to study the training methods and concepts of Monty Roberts & begin your study towards gaining the Monty Roberts Introductory Certificate of Horsemanship.
The 2025 Courses are now all sold out… The course details below are for 2026!
The Monty Roberts Introductory Course has been slightly revamped and now incorporates new practical elements, and is available in either the full 12 day course OR you can complete the 6 separate short course Modules
The information below is for the full in-depth 12 day course which is being run with myself and fellow instructor Claire in June 2026. Individual module dates for 2026 will be published soon.
This course will provide you with good all round working knowledge of Monty’s world famous concepts, with a particular focus towards in-depthhorse Psychology, behaviour and learning. Through a mixture of classroom and practical sessions you will learn Monty’s Join-Up techniques, and why Join-Up applies to all interactions you have with your horses, you will begin to appreciate how there’s so much more going on than first appears. You’ll learn how to correctly Longline and why it should be part of the ongoing training of every horses… how to use the Dually Halter correctly and how to structure your training sessions to set your horse up for success. We will also be covering “life skills” every horse should know, as well as 2 days of Trailer Loading!
By the end of the course you will combine all the techniques and know how to preform a “full” Join-Up, as well as have the skills and knowledge to become the trustworthy partner your horses are looking for, enabling you to overcome any issues with leading, standing for the farrier/vet and much, much more. Plus why each of these training or “problem” areas can be overcome using 2 very simple principles.
As well as watching your fellow students, you will see Chris & Claire demonstrate each new practical technique. We will cover topics including- “natural” horsemanship, traditional horsemanship, horse psychology, behaviour, learning, biology, nutrition, confirmation, farriery, husbandry, breeding and horse performance.
For those wanting to carry on the learning after the course, and study for the Introductory Certificate Of Horsemanship, the Home-study includes an additional 500+pages of manual, which provides you with detailed knowledge of all aspects of horsemanship, including breeding, feeding, nutrition, confirmation, biology, horse performance and management and of course has very strong emphasis on horse psychology and learning. We run regular Revision Sessions for any help with the theory and practical content of the course.
Chris also offers the opportunity of becoming ‘helper’ for the day on courses and you will get a free practical lesson at the end of the course day. Chris will also send out practice exam questions to make sure your revision is on the right track.
During the home study period, as well as learning the in-depth manual, you will complete several months of field study and submit your work to be assessed by Chris. This is your chance to put what you have learnt into practice, and work with as many different “safe” i.e. trained and backed horses as you can. With Chris guiding you each step of the way to improve your skills & confidence to get you to exam passing standard and once complete you will be invited back to undertake the written and practical exams The exams & courses can either be taken with Chris or with any Certified instructor around the world. Successful completion of the exams will mean you graduate as a holder of the “Introductory Certificate Of Horsemanship” This is the only Certification/qualification you can obtain in Monty’s methods outside of the US (and you can study with any of Monty’s licensed instructors) once a holder of this certificate you can undertake further Advanced Courses & study at Monty’s Home, Flag Is Up Farms in California.
Horses and equipment is provided, it is not possible to bring your own horses to the course.
*WE ALSO OFFER THIS COURSE (MODULES 1-5)ON A PRIVATE 1:1 BASIS WHICH YOU CAN COMPLETE IN 7 DAYS
Last chance for private course this year…. week beginning 13th October onwards and all courses must complete by 31st October See Booking Calendar for current dates that are free
Course Details
| When: | 2025 Courses @ Ditchling Sold Out! 2026 1-13th June (Monday-Saturday, middle Sunday Off, Monday-Saturday = 12 days total) You can secure your place for next year with deposit payment only
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| Where: | 2026 Priory Court Farm, Polegate Sussex |
| Course Times: | 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday (middle Sunday off!) |
| Cost and Study Options | £500 Deposit Payment (Balance £1000 due 6 weeks prior to course start date) £1500 Standard Course (Pay in full before end of 2025 & get £200 off!) £1650 Private 7 Days cost per person.. Modules 1-5 only @Ditchling, Sussex. Payment in full at time of booking |
| Bookings: | Please complete the course Booking Form and a payment invoice will be emailed to you to allowing to pay securely online to complete your booking Terms and Conditions of bookings |