We are local to Oakhurst with my brother in law and sister in law coming to visit from NJ. They are big horse riding enthusiasts and we decided to try Shaver Stables, having been to Yosemite Stables in Fish Camp and weren't thrilled with the super rocky ride. It was more work than pleasure. Shaver Stables is absolutely the best!!! Great open trails with beautiful views and great horses that had some spunk to them. The guides were wonderful and very experienced We will definitely be back for another 2 hr ride!! Thanks Shaver Stables!!! read more

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GREAT TIME ! We booked a 1 hour ride for my sons 10th birthday , he was so shy and nervous at first BUT 5 min into the ride he was laughing and talking at one point held on with one hand and the other up in the air Alaskan Barbie was amazing My 8 year old can talk I MEAN TALK but she just let him talk her ear off she had so much patience! My family felt so safe! we had so much fun! Highly recommend read more

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Great time. I didn't make reservations in time on-line. I called and left a message and received a call back the following morning with an opening. Guide was the sweetest. Peabody, my horse was the sweetest as well. I did the hour ride. If time allowed in my schedule I would have booked the 2 hour ride. Oh yeah...Peabody did not want to get his hooves wet and tried to avoid the little water crossing. He was cute. Thank you for getting me in. read more

Shaver Stables offers a 2 hour ride and it was one of the most enjoyable (if not most) trail rides I've paid for. Our guide, Megan, was excellent and was a gracious hostess. She had the challenge of watching out for a 6 year old girl who had never ridden. And, this girl never spoke a word and was quite timid. I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't detract from my ride experience. We had a wonderful variety of scenery such as meadows filled with blossoms, rocky steeps (both up and down) and beautiful views of the hills and the lake. Megan took our photos when we arrived at Shaver Lake. One of the best aspects of this ride was my horse (Peabody) who had some personality and was exactly what I was hoping for. I don't ride a lot but enough to appreciate a good (rental) horse. Thank you, Shaver Stables! read more

Great experience!! I used to ride when I was young (a long time ago...) but my kids have never done more that a tied up pony ride at the pumpkin patch. At 6 and 9, they really wanted to ride. Kids 6 and up are able to ride (with a provided helmet under the age of 12). When you make your reservation they ask for height and weight so they can get the saddles ready. There is a strict weight limit of 250 pounds. We showed up for our reservation and got to wander the charming western structure and pet a horse tied nearby. Once the rest of the families arrived, we got the introduction, instructions, and lined up to mount our rides! My kids got Barney and Star- best buddies who were retired circus horses. I rode Jeffery and my MIL got Honey. Paul led our group- a retired sheriff with a ton of horse experience who leads 2 week horseback pack and hunting trips. We rode for an hour with beautiful scenery and interesting stories. The kids loved it and we had a great time! read more

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We had a heck of a good ride w Alaskan Barbie.. we can't remember her real first name, one of the other rider-host kept caller that. When they say Lake views they are not kidding, Lovely views! Good horses my granddaughters first time out riding, she wants to go out again. We visited while staying in NorthFork about an hour away north? Don't forget to kiss your horse and tip your guide! read more

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Great time! We are total beginners and felt completely safe and secure. The guides were awesome young ladies, and the view cannot be beat. We did the hour ride, and it was the perfect length for us. I appreciated the added commentary about the horses' backgrounds and learning more about their habits and personalities. The horses are definitely loved! read more

This is our second year using Shaver Stables, and they are simply awesome. Dany was our guide this afternoon, and she went above and beyond to give us A+ service. During our ride, my youngest daughter fainted, and Dany jumped into action and took great care of her. Turns out she is also an LVN! Nice to have such a skilled rider and health professional as our guide. She even went to the lake and filled up her beautiful felt hat with water to help revive my daughter, and we made it back safely. My daughter is relaxing with a milkshake from Hungry Hut now, and doing fine. Both of our visits were A+ service, and the sunset trail is absolutely gorgeous. Couple that with a highly skilled guide like Dany, and you get 5 stars. I highly recommend this business, and will use them every year on vacation. read more

Shaver Stables - Dorabella Cove and the Sunset Trail. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

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My wife and I took my daughter (7) for her second ride with Shaver Stables yesterday evening. Both rides were really great. Beautiful scenery, really fun and professional staff, Paul was our guide each time and he is really great with kids and very friendly. It's a great way to see the beauty of the area and spend time with the family. Highly recommend. read more

Shaver Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

I have been here twice now and would most definitely recommend it to anyone looking for family fun. My six year old daughter and 8 year old nephew were able to ride with zero experience thanks to their amazing guides and sweet horses. My six year old talked to the trail guide the entire time and loved every bit of it. read more

Shaver Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Great experience for those with and without horse knowledge. Some of our group had an extensive horse background and some have only swung a leg over a handful of times, but we all enjoyed our mounts and our time on a great trail in the evening. Definitely worth a stop! read more

Loved the experience! Great customer service, beautiful environment. Go up there and ride a horse! read more

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My sister and I went on the one hour point ride with wrangler wade We had SO much fun I was a wrangler back in the day and have been around lots of horses--- all of their horses were beautiful well behaved healthy angels . We met the owner and she was a doll- very passionate about the stables We added a ride at Shaver Stables it our yearly family tradition read more

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Our family of 6 had a great time riding the one hour point ride. We had a last minute additional rider and they happily accommodated us. The two guides with our group were friendly and upbeat. It's a beautiful ride with a lot of variation in the trails. You'll climb, you wind, you descend, and you even walk the lake beach. read more

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Super fun! Paul and team were great'!! Id do this again and again. First time riding and I had no worry being on my new friend Ivy read more

Shaver Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Our guide was incredible! She was so helpful and instructed the beginners in our group with a lot of patience. We had such a positive experience that me are itching to go back very soon!! read more

Had an awesome time on our two hour ride by the lake! Super friendly staff & such a beautiful location.

100% recommended. Great for all ages. Lovely route. Instruction on riding horses was clear and practical.

Carolyn was an amazing guide and helped us really feel comfortable as beginners. The views were amazing, the horses were sweet and even-tempered, and we loved learning all about the area and the horses. We will definitely do this again! read more

We had a great time. Encourage everyone to at least go one time. Our grandkids had great time fir first time riding. Thank you for a great experience. read more

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We had a nice time during our evening ride. Paul is a great guide. However, if you are asked to ride Jeff, avoid this horse.

My friends and I had an fantastic ride on Saturday June 10. Paul and the guides were awesome! We'll definitely be coming back soon. read more

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Shaver Stables is a great place to take your children or grandchildren!! everyone is so nice and they take good care of you. I took my grandson when he was 5 yrs he rode with me. He had a blast. Then when he was 7 yrs he got to ride on his own horse. He loved that so much! At 68 yrs I just did a 1 hour Trail Ride with gal friends. it was a fun time! I encourage EVERYONE to go take a ride!! You will be so happy you did! read more

My boyfriend and I just had a1-hour trail ride with Gabby. It was beautiful and relaxing. Great company too! Shout out to Dusty, Rocky, and Ivy, our new, 4-legged friends. We are definitely going to be repeat customers read more

This place is amazing!! I went camping at shaver lake at camp Edison for my 21 birthday and was so happy to find a trail riding company on the lake. What made it even better was how close it was to my campsite! It was a 5 min drive to shaver stables from camp Edison. I have been riding since I was a little kid but it was my boyfriends first time on a horse. He was very nervous at first but his horse apples and our trail guide were both spectacular! Our trail guide made sure to talk to him on the ride to ease his mind and really made the experience awesome. The horses were also great, I rode Handsome and my boyfriend rode Apples. They were very well taken care of and happy. The views were absolutely incredible as well, with the lake being so full we were probably 10 feet away from the water. The meadows were a lush green and we rode through a variety of terrain. Absolutely the best trail riding company I have ever visited, I would give this place a 10 star review if I could! read more

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Shaved Lake Stables is awesome the horses, guide and scenery is just plain awesome best ride we have ever had. read more

Shaver Stables - Just had the best ride at Shaver Lake Stables. Our guide Kelly was awesome. - Horseback Riding Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

We had a WONDERFUL ride around Shaver Lake! My daughter (12) and I are novice riders and the ladies who run the stables are so knowledgeable and really looked out for all the riders regardless of experience. Highly recommend- don't miss it! read more

Last minute ride and had a great time. Our guide Ashley was great. She really took care of my daughters who have never rode by themselves. Great prices considering what it take to care for the horses. Definitely will be going back! read more

We went horseback riding today and had a fabulous time. The guides are great and the horses are docile and easy to ride. I wish we'd have booked a longer ride! read more

A beautiful lake and forest, lovely weather and friendly folks. All you need is a horse! Go to Shaver Stables on Shaver Lake and enjoy the view, the trail, the lake and riding with friendly people. The guides are helpful and kind. enjoy! read more

Can't say enough good things about our horseback riding experience at Shaver Stables. Ashley was an amazing guide, her passion for horses shines so clear from beginning to end. The ride through the woods with views of the lake was breathtaking and so peaceful. We did the one hour ride, but I would love to come back and try some of the other rides and especially the private tour. NOTE: Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride - there's plenty of prep work and instruction to go through. read more

Super horseback rides, great guide, super establishment. We saw deer, vultures, and had a great adventure! FYI, but a bandana for the dusty trail. We enjoyed it all. read more

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We loved it! The guides were wonderful. The horse were well cared for and the scenery was beautiful. Definitely a great experience.

This place is a legacy! We've been here twice so far and the service provided by Gabi (think she's the owner) has been amazing. Our kids have a blast here riding their well trained horses. Our tour guide Kelly, this time was very friendly, chatted with our kids through the trail but was very respectful to giving us quiet family time just enjoying the magnificent views of the lake and forest. We're coming back on our next trip. read more

If you are looking for a quick and easy trail ride this is an amazing place. Everyone was super nice, and talkative. Beautiful views of Shaver lake. And amazing nice horses! read more

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Such an amazing experience for my friends and I. Paul and Kelly guided our tour and they were so sweet! I was at the back so I mostly talked to Kelly for it, but she narrated the ride with showing us the wildflowers along the path and pointing out specific birds. My friend accidentally fell off her horse (she's a first time rider and didn't distribute her weight adequately on a downhill section). Kelly and Paul were very professional and caring, and made sure my friend was okay. They kept us in good spirits when my friend got back on her horse too. Not to mention the view is breathtaking!! What could've been a bad experience turned into a very memorable one. Thanks again :) read more

This was our second visit to Shaver Stables. The first tine being over 13 years ago. On this visit we such a great experience with our guide Paul and the amazing horses. It was our 10 year old daughters first time riding and she had no problems with their well behaved horses. We took a 2 hour tour through the woods and down to the lake. Paul was so informative and educated us on the area including the wildlife and the surroundings. We can't wait to go back and hope we get Paul as our guide next time as well. Thank you Shaver Stables! read more

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Just went up for the first ride of the season. Had an amazing time! The horses were great, the views were beautiful and our guide was marvelous. Gabrielle, the owner, communicated with us ahead of time and made the check in super simple. Kendra, our trail leader, was very helpful and friendly. My three kids, ages 8,10 and 12 all had the best time. We would definitely recommend Shaver Stables and we plan on returning soon! read more

Shaver Stables - Horseback Riding Near Me - Shaver Lake, California

Highly recommend for locals and tourists alike! My husband and I took our friends from Canada to go horseback riding for 1 hour and we all loved it! It was a beautiful scenery along the Lake and an experience we will remember for a long time. As this was our first time riding horses as adults, any nervousness or uncertainty was quickly dissolved by our fun and knowledgable guide Ashley! She made us feel very comfortable and safe, and overall enjoyable of this whole experience. Thank you for the fun memory! read more

Easy online reservation system. Owner was one of the trail guides and she was very friendly, talkative, etc.. One hour ride took you down to Shaver Lake and beautiful views all around. Overall a great ride! read more