Monty Roberts Certified Instructors – New Zealand2025-09-14T13:50:31-07:00

Monty Roberts Certified Instructors

New Zealand

“My greatest accomplishment was learning to be gentle; without that I feel I would have achieved nothing.”

SALLY KING
SALLY KING
Sally King has been working as a certified instructor with Monty and his team since 1998. She teaches clinics and works with mares and foals in New Zealand. Sally’s focus lies in maximizing the potential communication between horses and people, and she enjoys being part of a team that is continuously seeking new and exciting ways to spread this message.
KIRSTY CARLING
KIRSTY CARLING
Kirsty began her Monty Roberts accreditation courses after many years of teaching and training horses on a part time and mostly voluntary basis. She received her certificate in 2011. She is a trained teacher, which led her into the Professional Development arena. Kirsty also worked in the sports sector promoting the importance of physical activity to children’s growth and development. Currently residing in New Zealand; Kirsty connected with Sally King and Leigh Willis, her mentors. She works with a wide variety of clients and horses and thoroughly enjoys teaching. Kirsty reaches out to and promotes the concepts of non-violence to children in particular. By opening children’s eyes to “another way” she hopes to influence the next generation of horse men and women.
MICHELLE HAHN
MICHELLE HAHN
Michelle was born in Argentina but grew up in Brazil. She’s been around horses all of her life and has always been passionate about animal psychology and behaviour. As a kid, she loved befriending the “difficult horses”. Michelle became a Monty Roberts-certified instructor in 2000. She has given demonstrations and courses in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Michelle now lives in New Zealand near Oamaru, in the South Island. She specializes in behavioral problems and taming horses and foals. Michelle also works with dogs with behaviour problems, helping owners create a better relationship with their dogs. Michelle is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

Regional News and Events

October 2020

Monty Roberts’ Mustang & Transition Horse Program Launches Live on H&CTV

October 5th, 2020|

Oct 12-16 H&CTV viewers will see, live streaming, Monty work with eight horses he has never met before. Some will be receiving their first saddle and rider, some will be there to overcome remedial issues such biting or kicking, and some will be gaining more training such as politely coming to the mounting block or to work on their lead changes.

September 2020

Watch Monty Roberts Training Horses on Horse & Country TV

September 30th, 2020|

For one week in October, Monty Roberts will bring his gentle and effective training to H&CTV. It’s 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.

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