California Horse Center formerly Flag Is Up Farms

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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 Roberts, 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

There’s something special about seeing horses simply being horses. The quiet companionship, the playful moments, the fam...
11/04/2026

There’s something special about seeing horses simply being horses.

The quiet companionship, the playful moments, the familiar faces, and the comfort of being part of a herd.

At California Horse Center, we love seeing our horses enjoy the space to roam, graze, connect, and spend time together. A beautiful setting, room to move, and good company make for some pretty happy horses.

Because life is just a little better when you have your herd. 🐴🤎

📷 James Oliver

Some of the best moments with a horse happen before the ride even begins. 🤎🐴The familiar routine of saddling up, the fee...
10/28/2026

Some of the best moments with a horse happen before the ride even begins. 🤎🐴

The familiar routine of saddling up, the feel of leather, the quiet partnership, and the anticipation of the trail ahead.

At California Horse Center, it's about more than the ride. It's the time we spend building trust, learning to listen, and enjoying the journey together.

Now, where are we riding today?

📷 Christina Ciaccio

Some things are better experienced than explained. 🤎The fresh air, the time spent together, and the connection that make...
10/21/2026

Some things are better experienced than explained. 🤎

The fresh air, the time spent together, and the connection that makes it all worthwhile.

A little reminder of why we love what we do at California Horse Center.

There is a beauty in the horse that goes far beyond what we see. 🤎In the strength of a mustang, the watchful eye, the in...
10/15/2026

There is a beauty in the horse that goes far beyond what we see. 🤎

In the strength of a mustang, the watchful eye, the instinct to protect their freedom, and the quiet moments when curiosity begins to replace uncertainty, we are reminded of just how extraordinary these animals are.

We’ve welcomed new BLM mustangs to California Horse Center, where they are beginning their next chapter alongside members of the Monty Roberts team—students and certified instructors alike.

Each interaction is an opportunity to observe, listen, and learn. Through patience, understanding, and thoughtful communication, our team is working to build trust while honoring each horse as an individual.

These mustangs have so much to teach us—not just about horses, but about the importance of meeting another being where they are.

At CHC, we believe the horse is always the teacher. And every new relationship is an opportunity to become a better student.

10/09/2026

If this is your kind of therapy, you’re our kind of people. 🤎🐴

Fresh air, time in the saddle, and a chance to reconnect with what matters.

At California Horse Center, our Mountain Trail Course offers a place for horses and riders to explore, build confidence, and take on new challenges together. With 22 obstacles designed to encourage thoughtful riding and partnership, there’s always something new to learn.

Because sometimes the best kind of reset comes with four hooves and a trail to explore.

Come ride with us at our next Mountain Trail Playdate!

🗓️ NOVEMBER 7 - https://montyroberts.com/learning-center-2/calendar/

There’s nothing quite like the bond you build with your horse. It’s built in the little moments—early morning rides, qui...
10/08/2026

There’s nothing quite like the bond you build with your horse.

It’s built in the little moments—early morning rides, quiet grooming sessions, figuring things out together, and simply spending time side by side.

Over time, you learn each other. You earn trust, build confidence, and create a partnership that goes far beyond the ride.

The best part of having a horse is becoming a team.

📷 Christina Ciaccio

There are moments with a horse that are difficult to put into words.The quiet connection.The softness in their eye.The m...
10/03/2026

There are moments with a horse that are difficult to put into words.

The quiet connection.
The softness in their eye.
The moment they choose to come closer.
The feeling of being understood without saying a word.

These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do.

Because horsemanship is not simply about what we can teach a horse. It’s about learning to listen, learning to understand, and building a relationship rooted in trust.

The beauty of the horse is not just in how they move or how they look.

It’s in who they allow us to become when we take the time to truly connect.

There’s something special about the community that grows around horses.It’s the conversations between rides, the extra s...
09/30/2026

There’s something special about the community that grows around horses.

It’s the conversations between rides, the extra set of hands when you need them, sharing what you’ve learned, cheering someone on, and knowing there’s always someone at the barn who understands why you came in “just to check on your horse” and stayed for three hours.

Different horses. Different journeys. Different riders.

But a shared love for the horse brings us together.

That’s what makes a barn feel like more than a place to keep your horse. It becomes a community.

There is something extraordinary about a horse.Their strength, their beauty, their spirit—and the quiet trust they place...
09/26/2026

There is something extraordinary about a horse.

Their strength, their beauty, their spirit—and the quiet trust they place in us.

Caring for them means more than admiring them. It means paying attention to the little things: good nutrition, movement, turnout, grooming, veterinary and farrier care, a safe environment, and simply giving them the time and space to be horses.

A happy, healthy horse is a beautiful thing to see.

At California Horse Center, we believe that caring for the horse is at the heart of good horsemanship.

📷 James Oliver

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The many faces of California Horse CenterThe two who always come to say hiThe curious oneThe one who is perfectly happy ...
09/24/2026

The many faces of California Horse Center

The two who always come to say hi

The curious one

The one who is perfectly happy doing nothing.

The one who knows exactly when feeding time is

The one who has somewhere important to be

And all of them (especially Poppy!) remind us why we love being here 🤍🤍

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

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+18056884382

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