Learn Mountain Horsemanship and Track Mustangs by Horsepacking in the High Sierra and Inyo National Forest
UC Davis News
How would you like to track wild mustangs in the remote high desert of Pizona in Inyo National Forest? What about learning mountain horsemanship, veterinary care, and horse packing in the wilderness of the High Sierra?
UC Davis Extension’s Summer Horsepacking Adventures will allow you to do just that.
This summer, join UC Davis Extension on two exciting outdoor adventures that take participants into the California wilderness on horseback. Past participants have acclaimed these courses “an outstanding adventure” and “a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Mustangs: A Living Legacy
Track wild mustangs in the barren and remote high desert area of Pizona in Inyo National Forest, which plays host to North America’s wildest bands of mustangs. Observe free-roaming herds, blooming wildflowers and other resident wildlife, and learn about the history, social behavior and uncertain future of these proud animals.
- June 9-12: Sat.-Tues., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Bishop, Calif.
- $900. Enroll now
Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking
in the Wilderness
in the Wilderness
This deluxe, seven-day pack trip covers the essentials of horsepacking with the Golden Trout Wilderness of the High Sierra as your laboratory. The instructors will discuss equipment, emergency veterinary care, feeding and managing livestock in the backcountry, and more.
- July 8-14: Sun.-Sat., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Lone Pine, Calif.
- $1,625. Enroll now
For more information, including a detailed itinerary, download our brochure.
