Big Wakoo Horseback Adventures |
| The Smith family has lived on the central coast for over 40 years. They have 12 great horses ranging in size, breed, and temperament to fit each rider perfectly. They have access to spectacular trails that will make even the most seasoned world traveler drop their jaw. They invite you to come join them for an adventure you will never forget!!!! |
| Pack Trips Fully outfitted overnight excursions in the gorgeous back country of California. Good Food, Good Gear, and Good Times Provided!! |
| Full and 1/2 day Rides Pozo Saloon- Tour the serene landscape of the Los Padres National Forest on an all day ride that includes lunch at the famous Pozo Saloon. Montana De Oro- Beach and mountain combination ride through the State park. Magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, Morro Rock, and the Seven Sisters. Lopez Lake- Half day ride exploring the mountain range that surrounds Lopez Lake. Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Lopez Lake and the Los Padres National Forrest. Oceano Dunes- Half day ride on the local beaches and dunes. Enjoy the coastline aboard your equine friend!! |
| NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! |
Chris and Mindy Smith
overlooking the Sisquoc
Mountains
overlooking the Sisquoc
Mountains
Packing into the Sespe
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
RUSTY
| For reservations and information contact Chris Smith 805-481-9103 805-550-3858 bigwakoo@att.net |
| Our camp chef Shannon Orr with Roany and Baby |
| Margaret Allen and Buckley at the swimming hole. |
| Our Wrangler Chris Smith and Wyatt taking an afternoon nap |
| Bring your own horse or enjoy one of ours!! |
| THE "HOT TUB"!!! |
| The best trail dog ever!! |
| The infamous Kelly Lopez! |
| The Rattlesnake Wrangler. |
| Show Off!! |
| Ride the high country, see through God's eyes. Ride the desert, feel God's strength. Ride the prairies, hear God's voice. |
| From time to time, find yourself a place so peaceful that you can enter the quiet. |
THE DESTINATIONS Sespe Wilderness- The Sespe Wilderness lies in Los Padres Forest in Ventura County North of Ojai off Highway 33. The well maintained trail follows the Sespe river down stream approximately 12 miles with many river crossings. The scenery is spectacular with rugged rocky hill sides with pines, oaks, and sycamore trees. The Willet Hot Springs horse camp has a fenced horse pasture, spring fed water system and a rustic bunk house on a first come basis. Trout fishing is catch and release and can be excellent in the spring depending on rainfall. There are several hot springs available to soak sore muscles and backsides, including a picturesque sulfur hot spring capable of fitting 8-10 people!! The Sespe was the home of the last remaining Grizzly Bear in California and still supports an abundance of wildlife. It's not uncommon to spot black bear, bobcats, deer, beaver, and an occasional condor along the Wild Sespe River Canyon. Painted Cave Sierra Madres- The Aliso Canyon trail head is accessed from the 166 before New Cuyama. The trail "switch backs" up a narrow canyon and comes out on the ridge tops of the Sierra Madres. This scenic trail offers an awesome view of the whole Cuyama Valley to your left and Sisquoc River Valley to your right. The Painted Caves which once was an old Indian ceremonial site still contains petroglyph's inside rock caves a short walk from camp. Camp is equipped with table, fire ring, fenced pasture, hitching post and a well maintained outhouse. There is a delicious spring 1/4 mile from camp. From camp the Jackson trail leads down to the Sisquoc River in breathtaking switchbacks. Going south you can ride to the head of Lion Canyon and soak in the incredible Arizona type rock formations. Wildlife is abundant here, we often see coyotes and bobcats prowling the huge meadows. Golden eagles, California condors and ravens patrol the ridge lines. Spiritual and sacred country. |
2009 BIG WAKOO PACK TRIP SCHEDULE
PRICING: $725 PER PERSON WITH YOUR HORSE $925 IF YOU USE OURS!! |
| Horse Camp in the Sisquoc |
Trip #1
April 27th-30th (Mon-Thurs)
#1- Sylvia Mabee
#2- Donna Peterson
#3- Nick Pierce
#4- Susan Bell
#5- Susan McNeil
#6-
Trip #3
June 11-14 (Thurs-Sun)
#1- Becky Lange
#2- Ainsley Lange
#3- Lynn Jenkins
#4- Marie Hernandez
#5- Nora Hernandez
#6- Jose Hernandez
