Lessons - Under 18

The Mackinac Horsemen's Association offers lessons for adults and children. Watch for information on registration for lessons.

Download the 2011 Mackinac 4-H Horse Clubs Horseback Riding Lesson Registration

Download the 2011 4-H Member Information Form for Mackinac County.

4H Galloping Gliders (for 9-18 year olds):

• 8 Week Lesson Program on our horse………………………………$145.00
• 8-Week Lesson Program on your horse………………………………120.00
• Required to attend riding clinics, MHA events and stable clinics.
• Lesson program is payable in advance and orientation is required before you
  can begin lessons.
• You must join the 4-H Horse Club (dues included in lesson fee).

Download the 2011 Galloping Glider Program Overview.

4H Giddy-Up & Go (for 5 to 8 year olds):
These riders will be required to have an adult present during the entire lesson.

Payment will be $48.00 for a 4 lesson punch card, $72.00 for a 6 lesson punch card or $13.00 each. Young riders are not required to attend lessons every week.

Download an overview of the program including requirements and goals.

Adult Lessons

Lisa Echardt is again offering her expertise. She will instruct 5 sessions in August 2011 for beginner riders. This is a popular program and space is limited. Please see the attached flier for further details.

We are proud to introduce Allison Cram to our adult riding instruction program. Allison has a versatile background and will adjust to each rider's abilities easily, either on the flat or over fences, from novice to advanced(dressage work, too). Allison will teach a weekly class on Thursday afternoons. 2011 Adult Horseback Riding Lesson Registration: Allison Cram, Instructor

For you Western riding enthusiasts, Moiria Martinchek will be giving adult lessons on Tuesdays in the afternoon(hunt seat, as well). Both Allison and Moira will be teaching the youth riders, as well, in the mornings on those days. In August, Lisa Eckhardt will be joining us again with her popular 3 session adult riding clinic.

Semi-Private 1 Hour Lesson: $30.00 per person (MHA Member)
Semi-Private 1 Hour Lesson: $40.00 per person (Non-Member)
Private 1 Hour Lesson: $45.00 per person (MHA Member)
Private 1 Hour Lesson: $55.00 per person (MHA Non-Member)

Download the 2011 Agreement and Liability Waiver and Release Form.

Sponsorships and Scholarships
Please contact the Director for information on sponsors and scholarships for the 4-H programs.

Requirements
Helmets are required for all lessons. Liability waivers are required for all riders. Minors must have a legal guardian's signature. Download a liability release form here and a 2010 City of Mackinac Island Release, Assumption of Risk & Indemnification Agreement(PDF format).