Lake Jesup Horseback Trail Ride & Ranch Visit

Explore the Lake Jesup Conservation Area on a guided horseback ride shared with other riders. Follow the trail through a hammock of ancient live oaks into palm-lined floodplains, with time to get acquainted with your horse before heading out.

• Ride through wild sunflower fields when the seasonal blooms appear
• Learn riding tips and horse-handling pointers before setting out
• Look for eagles, ospreys, hawks, and occasionally white-tailed deer along the trail
• Feed your horse a few treats after the ride

Itinerary

8:30 am ride - Arrive at 8:10 to check in, get instructions, and meet your horse. Ride out at 8:30, back at 9:30. Ranch/pumpkin patch time until 10:30.

10:00 am ride - Arrive at 9:40 to check in, get instructions, and meet your horse. Ride out at 10:00, back at 11:00. Ranch/pumpkin patch time until 12:00.

4:00 pm ride - Arrive at 3:40 to check in, get instructions, and meet your horse. Ride out at 4:00, back at 5:00. Ranch/pumpkin patch time until 6:00.

5:30 pm ride - We flip this one around. Otherwise you'd be wandering the pumpkin patch in the dark. Arrive at 4:30 to check in, get instructions, and meet your horse. Ranch/pumpkin patch time first, then ride out at 5:30 and back at 6:30 with the light going gold. Stay until 7:00.

Your time at the ranch - Cold drinks, seating near the pond, and lawn games. Visit the bunnies, ducks and chickens. Wander the pumpkin patch, take your pictures, and pick a pumpkin to take home.

What's Included

• Helmet
• Photos taken by your guide

Important details

• Ages 10+ only.
• Weight limit: 225 lbs per rider.
• No riding experience required.
• Riding is not permitted during pregnancy.
• Riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not permitted.
• One rider per horse; double riding is not permitted.
• Wear closed-toed shoes. Helmets are required for riders under 18.
• Complete a waiver at check-in.
• Arrive 20 minutes before your ride. For the 5:30 pm ride, arrive at 4:30 pm instead.