Hello,

This is my first time using Google Answers, so please bare with me.  I
hope my price was not set to low for this type of question.

I am about to take a 5 day vacation to Bishop, California, and I would
like to take one of those day long horseback riding trips with a
guide.  Never riden a horse before, and do not own one, but would love
to go for a 4-6+ hour horseback ride up in the mountains if possible.

If you do find a location, and they list a price, could you please
post any quoted prices?

Thanks

Hello yourhost-ga,

The Eastern slope of the Sierras is a terrific holiday destination.
I?m sure you will have a wonderful time. Here are some outfitters and
guides that offer a variety of horseback riding packages. I?m sure one
of them will be able to meet your interests, experience level and
budget.

Have a wonderful time.

~ czh ~



http://www.bishopvisitor.com/activities/exp_pack_trips.php3
http://www.bishopvisitor.com/images/pdf/vacation/12-21.pdf
PACK TRIPS & HORSEBACK RIDING

Swing into the saddle for an hour, a day, or a week. Many of the
canyons leading into the back country of the awesome beauty of the
Eastern Sierra from Highway 395 offer horseback riding facilities with
professional pack outfitters that can deliver a trip just for you.
Whether it?s an outing with family and friends or a business get-away,
this is your opportunity to experience the rugged Eastern Sierra.

Members of the Eastern Packers Association offers you a wide variety
of specialized pack trips and adventures with gentle, mountain-savvy
horses can make your exploration of the high country in the John Muir
Wilderness and Yosemite more enjoyable. All of your equipment,
sleeping bag, stove, tent, and food are packed onto the backs of mules
while you ride a horse through the beauty of the High Sierra, with its
dense pine forests, open meadows, rushing creeks and pristine alpine
lakes. Pack stations offer picnic and scenic day rides, as well as
extended trips into the wilderness lead by professional guides who
will even set up an entire camp and cook all your meals for you,
leaving you time to enjoy the backcountry.

Pack trips offered include fishing trips, Wild Mustang viewing,
Pack-it-in & Pack-it-Out services, stock drives and more.

Contact one of the many member outfitters for complete package information:

***** Contact any of the 10 outfitters listed to see which one will
offer you the horseback riding experience that you?re looking for.
Contact information is listed, including website links for some.

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http://totalescape.com/active/animals/horse/bishop.html
Bishop ? Horseback Riding

***** This site shows 5 outfitters. I didn?t cross check to see if
these duplicate any of the ones offered in my first posting.

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http://sherpaguides.com/california/mountains/appendices/outfitters_guides.html
Outfitters, Guides, and Suppliers
Eastern slope

***** This site shows 6 outfitters. I didn?t cross check to see if
these duplicate any of the ones offered in my other postings.



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horseback riding bishop ca

Thanks for the advice!

Hi,
Even if you are pretty young and fit, you might want to get a little
experience on horseback before you get out on the trail for a whole
day with no way out.
You'll discover some new muscles - especially the next day.  Just the
experience of not having your feet on the ground and your head a
couple of feet higher  - especially on slopes -  can be unnerving for
some people.

I certainly don't want to discourage you from a wonderful experience. 
This is just a suggestion to make it more enjoyable.

Have a great vacation, Myoarin