Trip of a Lifetime: Horsepacking Adventures Tracking Mustangs Through the Wilderness
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Horsepacking Adventures
June 7-10 Mustangs: A Living Legacy- 3 units academic credit
Track wild horses and relive the Old West in the seldom-visited Pizona area of the Inyo National Forest. From a central meadow camp, riders track mustangs in their natural pinyon forest habitat. Observe and photograph mustang herds and wildflowers. Learn the social behavior of the horses and their current struggle. Enjoy the spectacular sunsets of the Sierra and White Mountains while a cook prepares dinner over an open fire.
This program is a special opportunity that combines a superb outdoor adventure and a unique educational experience in exploring the biology, ecology and behavior of a proud and beautiful animal — the North American wild horse.
Location– Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Range in Bishop, CA.
Format– Informal presentations and discussions via horseback wilderness experience. Be prepared to ride at least six hours a day.
July 13-19 Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness- 3 units academic credit
This deluxe pack trip covers all the essentials of horsepacking in the wilderness—with the Golden Trout Wilderness of the high Sierra as your laboratory. Past participants have acclaimed it as an outstanding adventure.
The instructors will discuss equipment, emergency veterinary care, feeding and managing livestock in the backcountry, and more.
Location– Horseshoe Meadows, Golden Trout Wilderness near Sequoia National Park
