Monty Roberts Introductory Certificate of Horsemanship

The Introductory Course is an internationally recognised qualification that gives you an overall understanding of Monty’s concepts and a well-rounded knowledge in general horsemastership. This includes horse performance, feeding and nutrition, and stable management, with a strong emphasis on horse psychology. Students from various equine backgrounds are welcome to take part, and the Join-Up® & Follow-Up™ Class comprises part one of this course.

As the foundation of Monty's work, and a prerequisite for all advanced Monty Roberts courses, you will be learning 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.

During this course you will complete . . .

Part One:$NZ750
A five day Join-Up® & Follow-Up™ Class

Part Two:$NZ900
Seven day Practical including Horse Psychology and
Personal Development

Part Three:$NZ900
10-Month Field Study encompassing Distance Learning for
Horse Performance, Stable Management, Feeding and Nutrition,
Breeding, plus five video sessions.

Part Four:$NZ900
Seven Day Evaluation including two written and one practical exam.

Part One: Join-Up® & Follow-Up™ Class

The syllabus of the Introductory Course commences when you begin your initial Join-Up & Follow-Up Class.

Part Two: Seven Day Practical

The Seven Day Practical includes Personal Development and Horse Psychology, building on your knowledge of the language Equus and the method of Join-Up in the pasture, round-pen and stable. You will also be introduced to the Dually Halter, further long lining, and observational exercises.

Personal Development

• Team Building Exercises
• Discussions
• Learning Styles
• Personal Diaries
• Project
• Goal Setting

Horse Psychology

• Definitions of training methods
• How the horse thinks
• Identify behavioural issues
• Identify postures and signs
• Monty's concepts
• Project

Part Three: Distance Learning Modules

You will complete the following Distance Learning Modules over a minimum period of 10 months of study. Within this time you will also submit five video assignments on training behaviour. We will be on call to assist you at all times.

Feeding and Nutrition

• Feeds and Uses
• Quality of Feeds
• Effects of Feeding
• Metabolic Problems and Worming
• Digestive System
• Rules for Feeding
• Projects

Horse Performance

• Basic Anatomy
• Lameness
• Hoof Care
• Alternative Therapies
• Project

Stable Management

• Gait analysis
• Fitness and Health Assessment
• Case Study
• Saddle Fitting and Tack

Breeding (Handling the Young Foal & Stud Operation and Practice)

• Choosing a mare and stallion
• Looking after the pregnant mare
• Stages of foaling
• Foaling problems
• Care of the foal
• Weaning
• Basic reproductive system of the mare
• Oestrous cycle
• Disease Control
• Teasing
• Project

Part Four: Seven Day Evaluation

You will then return to the Waikato for a further seven days where you will be able to recap and pass a written, oral and practical exam.

Completion

Having completed the Introductory Certificate you will be awarded the internationally recognised qualification of the "Monty Roberts Introductory Certificate of Horsemanship" and the knowledge that you are able to venture onto new plains in all your relationships with horses and humans.

Introductory Course Dates

For upcoming dates please contact Leigh.

Congratulations to our Graduates:

Kelly Brider, Pam Fraser, Toni Poad, Tara Fairbrother, Waatara Black,
Kim Nyhan, Jessica Martin, Myra Friend, Elisabeth Titulaer, Amy Hutchinson, Monique Wooding.

Equus Education (NZ) Ltd. Email Us
PO Box 690, Cambridge Ph 027 437 8870 Fax (07) 823 5688