[pct-l] Doing the pacific coast trail on horseback

[Eric Lee]

Sir Mix-a-lot wrote:
>
This list is for the Pacific CREST Trail.
>

Sir Mix-a-lot isn't just being pedantic.  Well, ok, maybe he is, but there
is in fact a Pacific Coast Trail as well as a Pacific Crest Trail so you
don't want to get the two confused.

Someone else recently asked a similar question so you might want to search
the list archives to see those answers, but the summary version is that
while the PCT is officially graded for and open to horses, the logistics of
the trail make it extremely challenging for a long-distance rider.  It would
be a highly technical ride and should be attempted by only the most
experienced horsemen after a lot of research and scouting.

To answer your specific question, you'd probably want to have a horse that
you've already extensively worked with.  You and your horse will need to
have a very good relationship in order to ride the trail effectively and
safely.  You could either lease or buy but you probably wouldn't want to
obtain a horse then hit the trail right away.  You'll also need a truck and
trailer to help with logistics and maybe a friend to drive it.

Eric