Where around LA (&Ventura Co) can I swim with my horse??

Question

We just moved to LA and my horse loves to swim. Where can we go? Lakes, rivers, the ocean... where are horses allowed around here? We are in Northern LA Co but can travel short distances (ie not to San Diego). Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

Answer 1

Most of CA doesn't let you ride on the beachs any more becuae of horse waste. In Norco/Riverside there is a place called Hidden Valley River trails. I grew up there & lived for 30yrs. They have a lot of river trails, a big river(not too deep, but wide) you can ride in it threw it. It is such a nice place. I have swam with my horses there for years!!!!!! Sometimes  it is deep enough to swim & sometimes it will come up to the chest!! It is about 2 hour trailer ride, from where you are.  Hope this helps!!!

http://www.riversidecountyparks.org/park...

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Orange Co. DOES NOT let you ride on their beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wasteing your time!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Here is the # to

Castaic Lake Recreation Area

(661) 257- 3759.

I called but no one answered. But they do have horse trails for riding. I would just go take my horses down to that lake & have them kick you out if not allowed!!!!!

Answer 2

Malibu used to be your best bet but I don't think there's really anywhere close to you anymore.  You might try Lake Isabella (About 2 hours NO on the 14 from Agua Dulce.), or if you want to try a little farther north (3hrs), you might try Oceano (Beach) because they have over night corrals there that you can rent.  It's right below Pismo Beach.

You need to look and find any county run beaches if there are any left down there.  State Beaches won't let you ride on them.

Answer 3

What about Castaic Lake (i probably spelled that wrong)?  I have only been there during fires i worked on over there it seems pretty big.  There is a beach i heard about that does allowing riding...I'll save this questions and edit it later when i find the answer.

Edit still looking because now i want to do this...I'm going to call my sister in the morning, she lives in Lake Forest, Orange County and she should know about the all beaches your way.  I'm in Riverside County.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think they don't allow to you to swim with your horse but you can go alone firstly after found a calm place you would bring your horse