This comprehensive horsemanship program, the new Monty Roberts Intermediate Course, features eight distinct modules. Designed for individuals unable to dedicate time to an entire course block, this standalone module delivers identical high-standard teaching while enabling self-paced advancement.
Monty Roberts was an American horse trainer, author, and educator whose pioneering work in natural horsemanship has influenced horse owners and trainers around the world. Best known for developing the Join-Up method, he advocates a compassionate approach that replaces force and intimidation with trust, observation, and communication. Roberts maintains that horses communicate through a subtle, nonverbal language he calls "Equus," and that people can learn to understand these signals to establish willing partnerships with horses. His philosophy emerged from years of observing wild mustangs and has since been demonstrated through clinics, educational programs, and international tours. Roberts operates Flag Is Up Farms in California, where he teaches students from across the globe, and has expanded his educational mission through online courses and public demonstrations. His bestselling autobiography, The Man Who Listens to Horses, introduced his ideas to a worldwide audience, remaining on The New York Times bestseller list for fifty-eight weeks and selling millions of copies in numerous languages. He later published several additional books, including Shy Boy, Horse Sense for People, From My Hands to Yours, The Horses in My Life, and Ask Monty, each exploring different aspects of humane horse training and the bond between horses and humans. Roberts has also been the subject of documentaries and television programs that showcase his methods and their practical applications. His work attracted the attention of Queen Elizabeth II, who invited him to demonstrate his techniques at Windsor Castle and encouraged him to document his philosophy in book form. Their enduring professional relationship led to his appointment as an Honorary Member of the Royal Victorian Order in recognition of his services to the royal racing establishment. Beyond the equestrian world, Roberts has applied his principles of trust, leadership, and communication in schools, youth programs, correctional facilities, and corporate settings, demonstrating how lessons learned from horses can inspire more respectful and effective relationships between people.