Horseback riding has many benefits, including noticeable improvements in balance, physical strength, coordination, mobility, and self-confidence. Not to mention, it’s just plain fun! Our CHA-certified Equestrian Supervisor will teach you how to wrangle, groom, and saddle your horse. We offer English and Western style lessons with the goal of our students learning to do everything on their own safely and confidently.

We offer private and group lessons to riders of all proficiency levels and abilities. Our Equestrian Center features a 60′ X 120′ indoor riding arena and a heated observation room with a bathroom, which allows us to provide lessons year-round!

Lessons cost $50 per one hour session or $225 for a bundle of 5 sessions. Group discounts are available.

Experience the joy of a leisurely horseback ride through the peaceful trails that wind through our 200-acre property in the heart of the Michigan Thumb. Riders five years old and up will feel the positive impact of bonding with one of our beautiful equine friends while enjoying the fresh air and the empowering freedom of movement.

Our Trail Riding program is set to open in the Spring of 2024, so stay tuned for more information!

If you have questions or would like to schedule lessons please contact our Equestrian Supervisor, Ciara Sloan.

At Horseback Riding Camp, mornings are filled with fun programs such as waterfront, sports, crafts, or nature. Afternoons are all about the horses and animals. Each day, campers will receive a half-hour group riding lesson, during which they will work on developing riding skills, such as using their voice, weight, hands, and legs to ask their horse to stop, walk on, and turn independently. More advanced riders will continue to work towards gaining independent control over their horse at a walk and learning control at a trot. Ground lessons (non-mounted) are designed to help campers learn all about horsemanship through interactive activities that promote the use of all five senses to understand. They may include games, worksheets, and crafts. Sessions are currently only offered to ambulatory campers independent in care (or only require minimal assistance)—rider Weight Limit 220 lbs. 

Cost: $1,180

Age 18+: May 12-17, 2025
Age 13-17: July 20-25, 2025
Age 18-35: August 3-8, 2025

It takes a lot of work to keep our horses and various small animals healthy & happy, as well as provide riding programs. Come be a part of our team and see what a difference you can make!

Volunteers assist with…
-grooming
-feeding
-cleaning & organizing tack
-unloading & stacking hay
-decorating the barn for upcoming programs
-general cleaning of the barn
-camper riding sessions (lead a horse or sidewalk)

To volunteer at our Equestrian Center, individually or as a group, contact our Community Programs Coordinator, Justin Sweet at (989) 673-2050 or send an email