
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
Mackinac Community Equestrian Center
Introduction to Riding
Learn the basics from the ground up: safety first, safe horse handling, grooming, tacking up, mounting properly, position in the saddle. A safe, educational, first equestrian experience for ages 10 years of age and up.
$160 for one person - 2 hour session - Limited availability
Semi-Private
Two riders. Each rider will get individualized attention while enjoying the company of a confidence boosting lesson partner, as each learns and improves their riding skills.
$65.00 per rider for a 1 hour session
Private Lesson
An intensive one-on-one session focused on improving your skills and attaining your goals.
$70.00 for 1 hour session
Group Lesson
3 or more riders, please contact us for group lesson availability.
PONY PALS
For riders 7 years old and younger, a first experience.
$40.00 per rider for a 30 min. session.
Lesson Policies
All participants must sign an MHA Liability and Release Waiver. Click button below.
All participants should read the MCEC Rules and Policies posted in the stable or online.
Helmets, proper clothing and footwear are required (no tennis shoes or shorts, please). We have helmets available, if needed.
We will ask your age, height and weight to help us chose the appropriate lesson horse for you.
Weight limit for the rider is 20% of the horses weight or 250lb limit
Weather is a factor - Tempeture + Humidity = Heat Index ~ 150+ Use Caution, 180+ Lesson will be cancelled or rescheduled.
Rain - Sprinkling we'll ride, pouring down rain or thunderstorms nearby we will cancel or reschedule.
Please schedule your lesson as far in advance as possible. A 24-hour notice of cancellation must be given if you cannot make your lesson or you will be charged fee.
For lesson reservations contact us at 906.847.8034 or info@mackinachorses.org