After reading Monty's book we knew we wanted to visit his ranch. We were met by his son-in-law who…read moreintroduced us to Debbie (Monty & Pat's daughter). We didn't know what to expect but she is so kind and took time to show us around the ranch and explain how the incoming wild mustangs and other horses are "gentled" into a loving and trusting relationship with their handlers. After meeting several horses on the property it was clear how effective their methods are. Each horse was so at peace and comfortable with us. The atmosphere on the ranch is serene and inviting and makes a horse lover want to linger. It truly is a wonderful place and all credit goes to Monty and Pat and their amazing lives and perseverance. They've built something beautiful and are so kind to share it with the world.

I was on a company incentive trip and this was listed as one of the options for an excursion. I…read morealways like to pick things that I normally wouldn't pay for if I was on vacation and this was a place I would have put in that category. The bus ride was about an hour from Santa Barbara which was a beautiful ride. When you pull into the facility you're pulling right into wash the barns and the horses and the round pens. Basically what you would consider a large but typical kind of horse farm. This farm is owned by Monty Roberts who has been training horses for a long long time. What he does is train unbroke horses to be able to have a rider get on within a very short amount of time by using techniques that make the horse trust what you're doing. Today we were there the owner of a horse was there at the facility videotaping the process. Within 22 minutes he had one of his writers on that horse without a single buck. The owner of the horse was nearly in tears. This visit wasn't about him training a horse, it was about life in general and how getting people to perform at their highest level without forcing anything out of them. This really was a life lesson not a horse lesson. After this was over he allowed us up to his house where they had cooked an unbelievable lunch for us and set in his backyard overlooking the entire valley and his ranch. The entire experience was unbelievable and something I will never forget and I would encourage anyone to see what it's like.

Amazing time here!! Jeff (owner) took his time explaining wines and its process. Beautiful…read moreranch/winery. Wines are amazing.

Excellent grounds and very very good wines. Owner and wine maker Jeff has done an amazing job with…read morethis property. Enjoyed talking with Jeff not only about wines but his horses and his passion to have a top notch experience while visiting his property I give it a 5 star rating

My horse had surgery in April 2017 at Alama Pintado Equine Medical Center for an injury to his…read morepalmar annular ligament. He went straight to High Sky Farm afterwards for follow-up care, and ended up staying for his rehab for almost 6 months. Moira Gill is the owner, "chief executive" and rehab coordinator for this facility that specializes in the care and rehab of horses in need. I live in the Bay Area and initially thought I would move him closer to me for his initial rehab, but after getting to know Moira and her methods, I thought it best to keep him with her. A bit benefit was having him close to the surgeon, Dr. Judy, from Alamo who could stop in regularly for check-ups and/or treatments. The facility is well equipped, clean and very quiet. It is a bit of horse paradise...no hustle and bustle, large turnouts, a eurociser, an aquatred, and, most importantly, Moira!! She has great people working for her, too, who have been with her for much of her 25+ years at High Sky. I felt completely confident that my horse was getting the very best care and oversight. They are super conscientious about following "doctor's orders" in terms of wound care, medicating, supplements and exercise. She is excellent at communicating and even sent regular weekly videos of my horse once he was doing his trot and canter work. (I was also very happy with the rider who did the under saddle work.) Moira has good farriers and body workers who she has known and worked with over the years and is incredibly timely in her scheduling. Nothing slips through the cracks! In addition, the cost was reasonable for this expert care. My horse came back to me at the beginning of October healthy and happy, a good weight, feet and coat in good condition, and ready to continue moving forward. Thank you, Moira and staff.

From the owner: High Sky Farm; Equine Rehabilitation, Recovery and Retirement. By appointment only.read more

Jaime was our leader for the ride and was amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient with our group…read more We were celebrating my bachelorette and it felt as we had a private experience. Would be back in a heartbeat and request Jaime! Also the guy checking us in, can't remember his name, but he was also so nice and sweet! Great experience overall!

This Ranch is so beautiful the pictures don't do justice! I've been on many horse back rides all…read moreover the US and the guide from Montana that does the tours is phenomenal! He loves what he does, is very knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to and shared a lot of nice stories about the outdoors. He is definitely an asset to Circle Bar Stables. For anyone booking try to go on his tour!! The nice gentleman that answers the phones is very sweet, I had to call several times to change my tour and he was so helpful I can tell he has been with the Stables a long time and loves being there. When I arrived I was the only one and he told me to go walk around while I was waiting I guess he read my mind. I had to take off 2 stars because of the Gentleman from Texas that works there. He honestly seems like he hates his job, he asked me several times if I was on a horse before and I told him give me any horse I'll be fine. He chose AXE and while he was bringing him over to me AXE was being a little stubborn and didn't want to come not because he didn't go on the trail but he was uncomfortable with the Texan. What bothered me most was he said "AXE STOP BEING A JERK" which made me really upset and uncomfortable. I don't like it when people wok with animals and call them derogatory names.

We had a great time riding today. My friend's niece was visiting from Australia, and we decided to…read morebook a trail ride in Buellton as part of her visit. I worked with Bob on arranging the details, and he was very interactive and helpful. Our guides for the day were Randi (spelling?) and Ethan, and they were great. Two of us were beginners, but they explained everything thoroughly and were very friendly and helpful. The ride itself was great, a sunny breezy warm day riding though the willows and the cottonwoods, with two wet river crossings! I made friends with my horse, Jake, who was a perfect gentleman. Everyone had a great time, and we would definitely go again.

Stay away from the buellton location. Don't spend your money here. The trail is not maintained ,…read morenor is the guide of any help. She is extremely rude, makes you feel extremely unwanted almost like you're bothering her. Bob responded that it was a false review here's a photo of the tour guide we had.

Grierson Farms is truly my happy place, Makenna is amazing!! Horses and people are equally happy, a…read moretrue paradise.

Grierson Farms is incredible! Makenna is amazing and treats her horses so well. You can really see…read morethe love and care she puts into everything. The farm is beautiful and the horses are happy and healthy. Highly recommend! Six stars if I could

We had a really nice time at Vino Vaqueros. Our group did the 9am ride, which ended up being a…read moregreat call as the weather was cool and comfortable, and it made the whole experience more enjoyable. Char was our guide, and she struck a good balance of keeping things relaxed while still making sure everyone felt comfortable, especially since a few people in our group hadn't been horseback riding before. I rode Boomer, who was steady and easy to ride, and we appreciated that they gave a simple safety overview before heading out. After the ride, we did a casual tasting of both a red and white wine and then chose a glass of our favorite to hang with. The setting was quiet and pretty, and it felt low-key in the best possible way. One of the dogs Nana even joined us for the ride. Overall, it was a calm, well-paced outing that felt thoughtfully run without being overly structured.

Had a lovely time on our trail ride! Some of the horses were a bit stubborn at times, but whatcha…read moregonna do? Just added some amusement and laughs to the experience hahaha. Our two guides were great and one took plenty of pictures during the ride, which was really nice because we got to have those memories documented without worrying about having our phones out while on horseback. The trail itself was a beautiful view of the springtime flower blooms on the hills. I'd recommend bringing a hat or sunglasses because it can be a bit bright, and there's room for a water bottle in the saddle bags.