California Horse Center formerly Flag Is Up Farms

California Horse Center formerly Flag Is Up Farms Home of Monty & Pat Roberts. CHC offers exceptional horse boarding services with spacious stalls, lush pastures, and top-tier amenities.
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Our experienced staff ensures personalized care for each horse, fostering a safe and nurturing environment. Flag Is Up Farms is the internationally renowned starting point for some of the world’s most successful performance horses and highest earning racehorses. It is also the home of the Monty Roberts International Learning Center and equine celebrity Shy Boy. Flag is up farms & Monty and Pat Rob

erts, with their team of exceptional trainers have used force-free, Join-Up® training methods to start horses on their way to happy, healthy, and successful careers in a variety of disciplines and applications. Remedial horses have found an environment among the team at Flag Is Up Farms that fosters a safe haven to mend troubling behaviors and get back on track for success. Flag Is Up Farms’ notoriety as home to “the Man Who Listens to Horses,” Monty Roberts, has also created a demand to open the farm to the public. Visitors are welcome from 9am to 5pm daily, with no fee or reservation required. Click here for directions to Monty’s farm:http://download.montyroberts.com/pdf/fiuf_directions_2011.pdf

The farm and hacienda facilities which have been featured in Town & Country Magazine are also host to numerous corporate events throughout the year, offering an enriching and educational experience for your team. Monty and Pat Roberts welcome you to learn more about the philosophies of Join-Up violence free training and its many applications among the majestic landscape at Flag Is Up Farms.

- See more at: http://www.montyroberts.com/ab_about_monty/flag__intro/ .Y58fs3yj.dpuf

06/19/2026

At California Horse Center, we love watching horses express their natural curiosity—whether they’re exploring the Mountain Trail Course, meeting a new friend over the fence, or simply taking in the sights around the ranch.

Sometimes all it takes is a little curiosity to turn an ordinary day into an opportunity for connection. 🤍

Beat the Heat at California Horse Center 🐎☀️Summer riding doesn't have to mean battling the sun. At California Horse Cen...
06/12/2026

Beat the Heat at California Horse Center 🐎☀️

Summer riding doesn't have to mean battling the sun. At California Horse Center, our 24,000-square-foot covered arena provides the perfect place to stay consistent with your training while staying out of the heat.

Whether you're working on flatwork, practicing groundwork, preparing for competition, or simply enjoying quality time with your horse, our spacious covered arena offers a comfortable environment to ride throughout the warmer months.

Because great horsemanship isn't about waiting for perfect weather—it's about having the right place to continue learning, growing, and connecting with your horse year-round.

✨ Ride in the shade. Stay on track. Keep building your partnership.

📷 Christina Ciaccio

05/30/2026

Every obstacle is an opportunity.

At California Horse Center, our Mountain Trail Course is about so much more than crossing bridges, navigating gates, or stepping over obstacles. It’s a place where horses and riders learn to trust one another, build confidence together, and strengthen their partnership with every challenge they overcome.

As horses learn to approach something new with curiosity instead of fear, riders learn the value of patience, clear communication, and leadership. The result is a deeper connection that extends far beyond the trail course and into every aspect of the horse-human relationship.

One obstacle at a time, one step at a time, confidence grows and partnerships flourish. 🤍

Did you know our farm also doubles as a wedding venue? 💍✨Beyond the peaceful barn life, happy horses, and beautiful ridi...
05/26/2026

Did you know our farm also doubles as a wedding venue? 💍✨

Beyond the peaceful barn life, happy horses, and beautiful riding spaces, California Horse Center is also home to the stunning wedding venue Whispering Rose Ranch. Nestled in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, the venue offers sweeping views, sycamore trees, rose gardens, open space, and a one-of-a-kind setting where contemporary elegance meets authentic ranch charm.

It’s a place where unforgettable memories are made — whether that’s in the saddle, at the barn, or under the glow of wedding lights surrounded by the beauty of the SYV. 🤍

From horses to happily ever afters, this property is truly something special.

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05/13/2026

Laser leveled, groomed and ready for adding new footing.

This is what we do to have amazing footing in our covered arena since 1966.

Come visit us to see what premiere boarding looks like in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Call Debbie at (949) 632-1856

05/13/2026

Laser leveled, groomed and ready for adding new footing. This is what we do to have amazing footing in our covered arena since 1966. Come visit us to see what premiere boarding looks like in the Santa Ynez Valley. Call Debbie at (949) 632-1856

05/08/2026

Where Understanding Begins ✨🐎

Every great horseman starts the same way — by learning to listen.

At the Monty Roberts International Learning Center here at California Horse Center, students don’t just learn techniques… they learn how horses think, feel, and communicate through the Language of Equus™. From first interactions to building true partnership, each moment is an opportunity to replace confusion with clarity and trust.

Whether you’re just beginning or continuing your journey, these courses offer hands-on experience that transforms the way you work with horses — and the way they respond to you.

📅 May 23rd - Horsemanship 101
📅 June 12-23rd - NEW Introductory Course to Horsemanship

Explore these upcoming courses and find the right fit for your journey:
https://montyroberts.com/learning-center/calendar/

Because real horsemanship begins with understanding. 🤍

Green pastures. Quiet mornings.A place where peace feels natural.California Horse Center, Solvang, CA.Contact us for boa...
04/23/2026

Green pastures. Quiet mornings.
A place where peace feels natural.

California Horse Center, Solvang, CA.
Contact us for boarding opportunities.
www.californiahorsecenter.com















The Monty Roberts Introductory Course of Horsemanship is the foundation of a different way of working with horses; one b...
04/19/2026

The Monty Roberts Introductory Course of Horsemanship is the foundation of a different way of working with horses; one based in trust, observation, and non-violent communication.

Designed to establish a deeper understanding of equine psychology, the program guides students through the essential principles needed to build safe, effective, and humane partnerships with the horse.

The Introductory Course is taught as a complete block of six required modules, with individual module options also available. All modules must be completed to qualify for the Introductory Exam.

This is where horsemanship begins—not with force, but with understanding.

→ Learn more or reserve your place.
Location: California Horse Center
Solvang, CA

https://montyrobertsshop.com/products/new-monty-roberts-introductory-course-of-horsemanship?variant=42984607940691


















Address

901 E Highway 246
Solvang, CA
93463

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18056884382

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