Leasing

The Lease-A-Horse and the Share-A-Horse Lease Programs were conceived to help alleviate a need on Mackinac Island for riding horses for families and for horseback riding lessons. In doing so, we have developed this pilot program with the cooperation of several Island horsemen. The MHA will act as liaison between the interested individuals and the horse owners. We will do all of the paper work, arrange leases, and support both parties in making this process go as smoothly as possible.

An addendum to the lease will allow the MHA the use of your leased horse for no more than ten hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis for riding lessons. The MHA has leased the Mission Hill Stable from Mackinac island Carriage Tours, Inc. to provide a place to board the leased horses. A separate board agreement will be needed to reserve a stall space for your horse. this agreement will provide a stall, turnout time, feed, stall cleaning and feedings twice daily. The MHA and the owner of your leased horse will not be responsible for veterinary service during the lease and board period.

If you are planning on a participating in the Lease-A-Horse or the Share-AHorse
program in the summer of 2009, the following information is provided
to help you in the process.

Here are the forms:

Introduction to Horse Leasing (Please download and read this document for more information.)

• 2009 Leasing fees are below for your convenience. This fee covers
  the earliest start date of June 1 ending no later than August 31.
  
  
• To best allow MHA to plan for your leased horse, we are requiring a
  deposit of $200.00 per lease. This will help defray the costs and time
  associated with finding the right horses for the program, for
  transportation to and from the Island and for deposits on our leased
  horses. This fee will be deducted from your lease fees upon
  completion of your leasing agreement, June 1, 2009.
  
  
• When leasing a horse, you must fill out the following documents:
  • Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Equine Lease Deposit form. This
    form and a check made out to Mackinac Horsemen’s Association in
    the amount of $200.00 must be returned no later than April 30th,
    2009.
  • Equine Lease Form
  • City of Mackinac Island Release, Assumption of Risk and
    Indemnification Agreement
  • Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Agreement and Liability Waiver
    and Release Form
  • 2009 MHA Membership Form (a new Membership form is in
    development – we will send that as soon as possible.)
  • If under 18 years of age:
    • 4-H Membership Form, Mackinac County, 2009
    • MHA & 4H Horse Club Handbook. Please read and sign with
      your child.
    • Please note - Stable Orientation & 4-H Lesson Sign
      up is June 14th from 1-3pm at the Mission Barn.

  This year, our goal is to assure we have a firm idea of the number of horses we will need for the leasing program as early as possible. This will allow us
  adequate time to find horses suitable to our needs. Therefore, completing
  the pre-lease agreement and returning it along with your deposit check in
  the envelope provided would be greatly appreciated.

2009 Leasing fees are as follows. This fee covers the earliest start date of June 1 ending no later than August 31.

MHA Leasing Fees, 2009

Lease-A-Horse: $1750 includes:

• The exclusive use of one horse, other than scheduled lessons times and Mackinac Island Horse Show (Leasee has first option on all class choices).
• 8 weeks of lessons for one person ($200.00 value).
• Board for 3 months ($750.00 value) (additional board will be charged, if horse stays longer).
• One full shoeing and one reset ($180.00 value).
• Includes hoof dressing and fly spray ($30.00).
• Does not include vet bills incurred by leasee’s cause or additional shoeing.
• Does not include treats, shampoo or grooming products.

Share-A-Lease: $950 includes:

• The sharing of one horse, other than scheduled lessons and the M.I. Horse Show. (Lease members have first option on class choices).
• 8 weeks of lessons for one person ($200.00 value).
• Board for 3 months ($375.00 value) (additional board will be charged, if horse stays longer).
• Portion of one full shoeing and 1 reset ($90.00 value).
• Includes hoof dressing and fly spray ($15.00).
• Does not include vet bills incurred by leasee’s cause or additional shoeing.
• Does not include treats, shampoo or grooming products.
  

This lease program is for members of MHA only. If you are visiting Mackinac and wish to rent a riding horse by the hour, please contact Cindy's Riding Stable or Jack's Livery.

For more details, please contact the Director.