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Rob Horne is the only Australian based approved instructor of Monty Robert's Join-Up® method.

Join-Up® clinics are weekend courses designed to introduce you to the language of 'Equus’ and offers you a solid understanding of the signs and reciprocal gestures of the language of horses. Over the course you will discover the importance of body language, breathing, spatial awareness and the effect of your intentions when in the presence of a horse. Beginning to understand and create a trust-based relationship with your horse will provide a valuable foundation for any equine discipline.

You will learn Monty's concepts through demonstrations, discussions, video and practical hands-on exercises and round pen work. As a student you will be familiarized with the first steps of Monty's Join-Up® process, which teaches humans to communicate with horses using their natural body language.
These lessons are based on groundwork with horses and do not include any ridden exercises.

You can bring along your own horse or use one of ours. Every participant will experience Join Ups® with their horse.

“ I am excited to have a horseman of Rob Horne’s ability teaching my concepts in Australia. I have personally worked with Rob and find he has learned my concepts well and clearly understands equine psychology.”

- Monty Roberts

A hands on Join-Up® and Introduction to Problem Solving Develop an understanding of the silent language of horses that Monty calls "Equus." You'll be introduced to Monty's Join-Up® method of starting young horses to saddle, bridle and rider. Rob will use several horses to demonstrate training techniques providing an excellent opportunity in learning how the basics of Join-Up® applies to horses.

Join-Up® with a horse yourself with individual tuition
Follow a horse through its initial training, learn to apply Monty's Join-Up® method
to horses with special problems. Learn to identify the source of problems and apply techniques to address them.

Join-Up® clinics will be held over a weekend (Saturday and Sunday). On each day of the clinic you will be required to arrive at 8:30am for a 9:00am start. We endeavour to make the day end at 5pm however this can vary slightly on occasion.

Clinics at other locations: Rob is happy to travel to other locations in N.S.W. &
interstate to conduct clinics for interested groups. Please email us for further
details & requirements

Lunch: Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday as part of the clinic
cost. Tea, coffee and cold drinks will also be provided. Please let us know at the
time of booking if you have any special dietary needs or preferences

Payment: To reserve your position in the clinic, payment in full is required at
the time of booking. This is only refundable if a cancellation is made at least 7
days before the clinic date; a replacement student is found for your position or
payment can be transferred to the next available clinic. (except in special
unforeseen circumstances when a full refund will apply)

Insurance: Students will be required to sign a release and indemnification
agreement.

Safety: All participants of the clinic will be required to wear a safety helmet that meets the current Australian Standards. If you do not own a helmet one will be provided. Students will also have the option of wearing safety vests that will be provided for working with horses in the round yard.

Age: Minimum age of participants for this clinic is 18 years, or 13
years if accompanied by a parent or guardian. A discount of 1/3rd will apply for the
accompanying family member.

Horses: You may bring your own horse to participate in the clinic. Please
provide details about the horse such as age, sex, started or unstarted, vaccinations
etc. when you are booking for the clinic. Arrangements can also be made to provide you with a horse on request at no cost to you. If you are bringing your horse, stable facilities are available on site if you do not live in the local area this is at no charge providing you keep the stable clean. You should bring your own food and feed bin for your horse.

Arrangements can be made by us to pick up students who are attending the clinic from any of the above accommodation.

Observers: The question as to whether observers can attend or participate in the
clinics is often raised. Rob's general policy is not to include observer participation in the Join up clinics, as observers generally require attention via questions and answer, therefore diverting attention from the clinic participants. This decision has been made in the interests of providing the clinic participants maximum value of Rob's time.

Enquiries: Please call Carol on 0408 861 551 (anytime) or (02) 4573 6218 (night)
to make arrangements or to answer any enquiries.