Walk Through Horsemanship History: Monty Roberts Legacy Tour

Step onto 75 acres of living history at the Monty Roberts California Horse Center in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Since 1966, this ranch has been the birthplace of a global movement in humane horse training—hosting everyone from Olympic competitors to President Ronald Reagan.

Whether you’re a lifelong rider or simply curious about the human-horse connection, our guided walking tour offers a rare look at the past, present, and future of relationship-based horsemanship.

Throughout the tour you will see horses being handled with quiet communication and thoughtful care — the same principles taught here for over half a century.

This ranch is not preserved as a museum. It is active, educational, and alive — a place where horses continue to teach people. Whether you are a rider, a horse owner, an educator, or simply curious about the human-horse connection, this experience offers a rare opportunity to walk through the past while witnessing the present practice of relationship-based horsemanship.