Monty Roberts International Learning Center

Monty Roberts International Learning Center "Dedicated to promoting gentle, more effective alternatives to violence and force." Learn more: https://montyroberts.com/animal-welfare/

The Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) is dedicated to promoting gentle, more effective alternatives to violence and force through educational courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels of horsemanship. The Monty Roberts International Learning Center is unique from other training facilities because the primary focus of our training curriculum is on equine psychology and beha

vior rather than riding skills. Students develop a solid understanding of what motivates and influences equine behavior in order to increase their effectiveness in the application of their choice, virtually any discipline of riding, veterinary assisting, farriery, racehorse training and more. Learn more: https://montyroberts.com/learning-center/

In addition, our Monty Roberts' Mustang & Transition Horse Program (MRTHP) re-trains and re-homes horses in transition (to new careers), in partnership with adoption partners from the ASPCA's Right Horse Initiative.

01/31/2026
05/29/2025

Horses feel more than we often realize—and they remember who listens.

At the heart of true horsemanship is emotional connection. Not just training steps or riding technique, but the ability to see, hear, and understand the horse on a deeper level. Horses are highly sensitive, deeply intuitive, and incredibly honest. When we meet them with patience and presence, they open up in extraordinary ways.

Denise Heinlein, our Head Instructor, embodies this truth every day. With years of global experience and a heart tuned to the horse’s emotional language, Denise leads with compassion, clarity, and respect. Her teaching goes beyond mechanics—it’s about relationship, and building trust that lasts.

Whether you’re here at our headquarters in Solvang, California, learning from our instructors abroad, or at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center Europe (founded and directed by Denise), you’ll find instructors who are dedicated to helping you build a deeper connection with horses—rooted in trust, communication, and care.

Come experience what it means to feel seen—through the eyes of a horse.

California: https://montyroberts.com/learning-center/calendar/
Germany: https://www.mrlce.com/

April 21-25 Great opportunity to see Monty in action!
03/06/2025

April 21-25 Great opportunity to see Monty in action!

“I would say there was a perfect match between classroom and practical demonstrations. I would never have expected to see this kind of variety of what we've seen. The different horses and what Monty can do with the horses. I'm just blown away.” - Liss A. from Norway Come witness what created a r...

Anyone have an unhandled horse we can train in our Gentling Wild Horses course in September? Monty Roberts and team are ...
09/02/2024

Anyone have an unhandled horse we can train in our Gentling Wild Horses course in September? Monty Roberts and team are in search of this horse to teach the pure language of horses - Equus - to the students PM Debbie Loucks or [email protected]

08/22/2024

Exclusive Clip of 'The Cowboy and the Queen' Doc Explores Queen Elizabeth II and Her Unexpected Bond with a California Horse Trainer
In "The Cowboy and the Queen," filmmaker Andrea Nevins chronicles the work of Monty Roberts, a California-based horse trainer whose nonviolent training techniques caught the eye of the late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Read in Variety: https://apple.news/AHcwfk_czS72DeL1dXgZP_w

September Release of The Cowboy & The Queen: stay tuned for the 12 cities in theatres and on MasterClass too!
08/22/2024

September Release of The Cowboy & The Queen: stay tuned for the 12 cities in theatres and on MasterClass too!

Exclusive Clip of 'The Cowboy and the Queen' Doc Explores Queen Elizabeth II and Her Unexpected Bond with a California Horse Trainer
In "The Cowboy and the Queen," filmmaker Andrea Nevins chronicles the work of Monty Roberts, a California-based horse trainer whose nonviolent training techniques caught the eye of the late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Read in Variety: https://apple.news/AHcwfk_czS72DeL1dXgZP_w

Join us tomorrow at THE MOVEMENT in Solvang!
06/20/2024

Join us tomorrow at THE MOVEMENT in Solvang!

Cowboy Monty Roberts shares his non-violent way with horses | Read more: https://keyt.com

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Monty Roberts Intl Learning Center, 901 E Highway 246
Solvang, CA
93463

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

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+18053258414

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