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2026 5-DAY YOUTH PONY CAMPS
Mackinac Community Equestrian Center 

 

Our horse camp offers youth a varied educational experience and lots of fun memories to be made with friends new and old. We provide age-appropriate activities for each camper. Each camper will participate in groups as well as individually to build confidence, skills, and leadership. Safety is of paramount importance to us, therefore we require proper footwear, clothing and helmets are required. Our camp is staffed with knowledgeable horse people and our lesson horses are well schooled.

 

We ask that all campers have long pants for riding, and pack a lunch. Helmets and boots will be available if needed. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

2026 Dates  (registration to open starting May 11th)

Pony Camp I    June 15th - 19thth      Camp Horse Show June 19th

Suitable for all age and skill levels. Riders will be grouped together by skill set. Beginner to Advanced riders welcome! 

Pony Camp II   July 13th - 17th      Camp Horse Show July 17th

Suitable for all age and skill levels. Riders will be grouped together by skill set. Beginner to Avanced riders welcome! 

Camp activities are tailored to camp participants. Below are a just few examples of topics for Beginner Riders:

Safe horse handling on the ground.

  • Fundamentals of horseback riding and proper position in the saddle

  • Beginner Riding Lessons 

  • Parts of names of English and Western saddles, bridles, and bits

  • Safety around horses

  • Equine health and nutrition

  • Workbooks and games

  • Horse games, relay races, and more!

Camp activities are tailored to camp participants. Below are a just few examples of topics for our advanced Riders: 

  • All topics from Beginner Level

  • Flat and jump lessons daily (as skill levels allows)

  • Two lessons a day 

  • Learn how to build jump courses

  • Learn about Western Riding fundamentals 

  • Trail ride

  • Western Showmanship

  • Before and after ride standards and horse safety

  • Equipment safety standards

  • Equine Nutrition & daily care 

$450.00 Total     Limited to 10 campers for our Beginner Camp and 8 campers for the advanced camp

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your camp spot, the remaining balance is due on the day of check-in.   

Registration will open May 11th. To Register for either camp, please click on the corresponding image below

© Photos courtesy of Jeff Dupre, Lume Photography, Kate Levy, Lisa Brock, Kate Dupre, Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, Leanne Brodeur Collection, Mackinac Horsemen's Association and others.

Thank you!

© 2023 by Mackinac Horsemen's Association

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