SHAVER LAKE HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Evening Ride Along Shaver Lake’s Perimeter Trail
A concise guide to Shaver Stable’s Evening Ride — a 1.5-hour horseback outing from Camp Edison along the Perimeter trail that descends to a lakeside cove, with helmets available for younger riders and saddlebags for essentials.
Evening Ride Along Shaver Lake’s Perimeter Trail.
Ride the Perimeter trail by Camp Edison and wind down to a picturesque cove on Shaver Lake in a compact, 1.5-hour outing that pairs lakeside scenery with a focused stretch of time in the saddle.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Perimeter Trail & Lakeside Cove
The route follows the Perimeter trail by Camp Edison and descends to a scenic cove — the defining visual moment of the Evening Ride and the main reason most guests book this outing.
A compact, 1.5-hour outing
This is a relatively brief, 1.5-hour horseback experience designed for an evening slot — enough time to mount, follow the Perimeter trail and reach the cove before returning.
Helmets, Saddlebags, and Required Dress
Helmets are provided for participants 13 and under (you may bring your own), horses carry saddlebags for storing essentials, and guests must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to wear long pants.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Ride Feels Like
You mount and follow the Perimeter trail by Camp Edison, moving toward a quiet cove on Shaver Lake — a short, focused ride that emphasizes lakeside views and time in nature over long-distance travel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Evening Ride suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Evening Ride lasts 1.5 hours; please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride so staff can fit your saddle.
You may bring a bottle of water, a camera or a cell phone; helmets are provided for participants 13 and under but you may bring your own. Your horse will have a saddlebag to store small items.
Closed-toed shoes are required and long pants are encouraged; riding is athletic and requires some balance and fitness. Maximum rider weight is 230 lbs and guides/managers may refuse service for safety reasons.
The experience is run by Shaver Stable at Shaver Lake; check-in policies require arriving early for saddle fits and briefing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Evening Ride?
The ride duration is 1.5 hours.
Are helmets provided?
Helmets will be included for any participants 13 or under; you may bring your own if you prefer.
What should I wear?
Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and are encouraged to wear long pants.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your ride time so staff can fit your saddle.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes — the maximum weight a person can ride is 230 lbs; there are no exceptions and guides may refuse service to protect safety and the horses.
Can I bring water or a camera?
Yes — participants may bring a bottle of water and a camera or cell phone; your horse will have a saddlebag to store belongings.
Will the guides evaluate my fitness to ride?
Yes — horseback riding is athletic and guides or the manager will determine at times whether someone is fit to ride; this is to ensure the safety of riders and the horses.