Certification Process:

How to Become a Monty Roberts Certified Instructor

“The major source of satisfaction that I received from working with horses is the verification by the horses of what my work means to them.” ~ Monty Roberts

Becoming a Monty Roberts Instructor provides unique skills in the equine industry, learning to train in the absence of violence – with excellent performance too.

Step 1: Introductory Course of Horsemanship

2 weeks of horse work and classroom study at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC), or 6 modular courses. Learn Join-Up®, Dually halter skills, long lining, non-verbal communication, trailer loading, and equine psychology, physiology, and nutrition. All skill levels are welcome.

Step 2: Distance Learning and Field Study

Practice at home with Monty’s resources and guided video assessment from the MRILC, helping determine readiness for the Introductory Course exams. Completion of the Introductory required credits is mandatory before enrolling in the Introductory Exam

Step 3: Introductory Exams

Return to take the Introductory exams. Passing these exams grants eligibility to take the Intermediate modules.

Step 4: Monty Roberts Intermediate Courses

Build on foundational skills with deeper training in:

Continue your understanding of non-verbal communication and violence-free horse training
Ground manners and behavioral problem-solving
Long-lining refinement
Horse behavior assessments and case studies

Courses are offered in modular blocks. Completion of the Intermediate required credits is mandatory before enrolling in the Advanced Course.

Step 5: Advanced Horsemanship Course

Working with unstarted, untouched, and remedial horses is the focus of study to become proficient in equine psychology. Vet and farrier management and remedial training skills prepares you for Instructor Training Program. These courses are to be taken in English.

Step 6: Advanced Distance Study

Further distance learning, mandatory credits, practice, and video assessment to prepare for the Advanced Exams at MRILC. Completion of the Advanced Modules required credits is mandatory before enrolling in the Advanced Exam.

Step 7: Instructor Training Program

Successful candidates may be invited to join the Instructor Training Program to gain teaching skills as you first assist Certified Instructors in courses. Starting in the Junior Instructor level, assisting in the Introductory Courses, then to Intermediate and the best candidates elevate to Advanced. Along the way you will:

Develop business and leadership skills
Be mentored by Monty’s Instructors
Have your progress assessed by the Certifying Committee

Graduates join the exclusive ranks of Monty Roberts Certified Instructors, licensed to teach and share Monty’s concepts of trust based and communication based training with horses and humans: Join-Up®, Long-Lining, Horsemanship 101, and more, worldwide.

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