Join-up® course & Western rides

September 27 – October 04, 2025, Horse Shoe Ranch, Portugal

With the Join-up® method, according to Monty Roberts, you build up a relationship of trust with a horse that can profoundly change your relationship with each other.

Course content

  • Theoretical introduction by Anna incl. Video by and with Monty Roberts
  • Join Up with a horse performed by Anna
  • Introduction to working with the Dually halter performed by Anna
  • Introduction to working with the double lunge performed by Anna
  • Perform Join Up together with Anna and learn to perform it on your own
  • Preparation for communication (body language) with the horse
  • Introduction to horse psychologyIndependent work under the guidance of Anna with the Dually halter
  • Independent work under the guidance of Anna with the double lunge

Organizational

  • When and where
    Date: September 27 – October 04, 2025
    Location: Horseshoe Ranch, Algarve, Portugal
  • Day 1
    Arrival
  • 2.-5. Day

    The course starts at 9.00 a.m. for approx. 3-4 hours, followed by a lunch break until 2.30 p.m. and then 3 hours of riding.

  • Day 6
    At 9.00 a.m. start of the course approx. 3-4 hours then lunch break until 2.00 p.m. and then course 3-4 hours
    In the evening BBQ together with Anna to exchange experiences
  • Day 7
    Day ride approx. 8 hours (approx. 6 hours of pure riding) incl. Lunch break and lunch
  • Day 8
    Departure
  • Note
    This is the weekly schedule for advanced riders. Can also be booked as a beginner, but then without a day ride.
    On the 7th day there is only riding in the morning.
  • Trainer
    Anna Kerckhoff de Sacchi
  • Weekly price
    € 1210,-
    for advanced riders
  • Weekly price
    € 1160,-
    for beginners
  • Booking details
    – Single room supplement € 115,-

    The following services are included in your booking:
    – 3-day join-up course
    – Riding as described
    – Overnight stay
    – Full board including drinks

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