Horseback Riding in Milford, Michigan (Oakland County)

The professional staff at SMR Equestrian is committed to providing students with a safe and positive environment in which to learn and have fun. We focus on building a well-rounded horseperson by not only teaching students to ride, but also providing lessons in horsemanship, sportsmanship, and showmanship.

SMR Equestrian offers a comprehensive lesson program for children and adults (ages six and up) from beginner to advanced levels. SMR Equestrian is unique in its ability to take riders from beginning young riders to top show riders. Whether you are a beginner rider, pleasure rider, or show rider, we have a program suited for you. We have a number of quality school horses, from beginner horses to 3’ jumping horses*.

Our lesson program features small classes with no more than four riders in a lesson at a time, providing individualized quality instruction. In order to provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning, there are never more than five horses working in the arena during lesson hours.

Please see our Riding Session Information Sheet on our website for current pricing, lesson schedule and other pertinent information. Please call or email to arrange an appointment to tour the facility, meet our staff and horses, and discuss you or your child’s riding goals and how we can help you to achieve those goals.

In addition to our lesson program, we offer several quality show horses for lease and half lease. Please see our sales page on our website for further information on horses available and why leasing may be the right choice for you or your child.... See More

Summer Horse Camps and Riding Lessons. We specialize in teaching beginning horseback riders. Safety first, with a focus on FUN, our program objectives are to create confident riders with positive self-esteem through achievement on horseback. Instructor with Elementary Education Certification and child development background; CPR and First Aid certified. Most importantly, lesson horses that love and enjoy children! www.g4horsys.com... See More

Ascend Equestrian was founded on the principle of family, friends, and providing a safe environment in which to learn and have fun. We focus on building a well-rounded horseperson by not only teaching students to ride, but also providing lessons in horsemanship, sportsmanship and showmanship. It is with this focus that we build successful riders who are competitive both at the local and national levels and contenders at national finals year after year.

Ascend Equestrian offers a comprehensive lesson program for children and adults ages 6 and up, from beginner to advanced levels. Our lesson program features small classes with no more than four riders in a lesson at a time, scheduled according to age and level, providing individualized quality instruction for all riders. In order to provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning, there are never more than five clients riding in the arena at a time, a feature that is unique to our training program.

Beginner riders start off in a private lesson to learn the basics of steering, controls, and position, before progressing to a semi-private lesson. Lessons are grouped according to level, age and height jumping in order to maximize progress.

Our lesson times are as follows:

Private Lessons- 30 minutes
Semi Private with 2 riders- 45 minutes
Semi Private with 3-4 riders- 1 hour

In addition to time spent in the saddle, riders should plan to spend an additional 30-45 minutes before their lesson and 30 minutes to an hour after their lesson grooming, tacking, bathing, grazing, and caring for their horses. Initially, this process will be guided by one of our instructors or working students, with the goal of creating independent knowledgeable horsewomen and men who can care for their own mounts.

We offer several safe, quality school horses of all sizes, skills, and levels from beginner to advanced. We treat our school horses like our top show horses, providing for the best possible experience for our riders on horses that are happy, healthy and ready to perform their best for their lessons. Our school horses are never ridden more than 5 days per week and not more than once per day and have access to the same top care provided to our show horses.

We invite new clients to schedule an evaluation lesson to meet our horses and instructors and learn just how fabulous our lesson program is. This evaluation lesson also serves as an opportunity for our trainers to assess our new clients’ riding and ensure that we can provide the best possible horse and lesson suitable to their needs and goals. After the initial evaluation lesson, riders are required to sign up for a minimum of one lesson per week in order to continue in our program.

In addition to our lesson program, we offer several quality horses for lease, half lease, and quarter lease for those looking to take their riding to the next level.... See More

Shenanigans Farm is a family oriented riding facility that emphasizes safety, horsemanship, and fun, in a positive, professional environment. Our riding school program teaches students all aspects of horseback riding, including grooming, safety, and care of our horses.

Shenanigans Farm offers Hunter-Jumper and Dressage lessons for all ages. We have a wonderful adult program. (Many of our adults started in their 40's)!!

We also have an in-house show series for all of our riders, H/J and Dressage, wether they have been riding a month, or 10 years, there is something for everyone.

We are also an approved facility for Girl Scout outings.

Shenanigans Farm is a one of a kind facility, as we encourage our riders to participate beyond their lesson program. We have social events such as our annual Halloween Costume Parade, Hayride, and Haunted Barn. All of our families are invited to participate.

We also have special activities throughout the winter, such as customer appreciation day, Secret Santa, volunteer day, and much more. These are all hosted, in order to give our students a chance to get to know other students, as well as spend more time at our farm.

Our "Girls Got It" Self Esteem Program is a huge success. Please check out our Girls-Got-It Website for more information.

If you would like to come out and visit us, and recieve a free introductory lesson, please call the farm and schedule it today!... See More

With years of experience with young, problem, English (hunter/jumpers, eventers, dressage, pleasure), Western, and trail horses; let Caroline Remus help you get your confidence back, prepare for show season, put in some training rides for fine tuning, or fix your problem horse (this includes trailering/ loading issues too!). Caroline has been teaching/ pro riding horses for the previous 5 years and has more than 15 years experience with many types of horses. Caroline can come to your farm or you can trailer in and use a private facility located in Riley, MI.

Carolines main focus when teaching/ training is safety and proper horsemanship. Learn how to become a real horse person rather than be a person that owns horses.
With a wide range of locations, there is very few places out of reach. Currently servicing the Oxford, Metamora, Romeo, Memphis, Richmond, St. Clair, and Marine City areas! Call/ Text/Email Caroline for scheduling or pricing! or ... See More

Rushlow’s has four trainers on staff and two additional instructors. Combined we have over 150 years worth of equine experience out in the ring educating riders of all ages.

Our lessons are geared to match the level of the rider(s) adjusting and changing the approach we take to match the individual. We spend time educating our students on all aspects of the horse, from body parts to breed. Our programs cover everything from proper stall etiquette, tacking up a horse, leading the horse, mounting, dismounting, and last but not least, actually riding.

We have in excess of 12 lesson horses on staff at any given time. Our horses are ready and willing to help teach individuals of all ages about the art of riding. Most of our lesson horses are retired show horses that have had a wealth of experience in the show ring and are now enjoying a second career educating and entertaining others.

Lessons can be booked with as little as 24-hour notice, but it is recommended that you book your lesson at least one week in advance to ensure you have a spot in the class or the time you desire is available for a private lesson.

Rushlow’s offers lessons in Western, Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Driving,and Dressage... See More

Lessons provided at your facility, with your equine partner!

Debbi Johnson is a multi disipline trainer. Reining, cowhorse, Western Pleasure, Dressage, Colt Starting & Natural Horsemanship. Also she is open to any breed.

Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons. All Ages. Private facility. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Oxford MI

Kind, patient instruction for youth and adult amateurs. Head Coach for Skyline High School Equestrian Team, 4-H and Open Horse Show Judge. My students say they learn more in one lesson from me than 5 or 6 lessons from other instructors! $50.00 per hour. Contact me at or for more information. Lessons available at your facility on your horses only. If you are reaching out through the shop around feature, please leave your phone number or e-mail address in the request. Thank you!... See More

We teach english, and western lessons beginner up, we also can help with gymkhana and saddleseat. Bring your own horse or ride one of ours. We can also come to you. Alissa is active on the open show circuit and is a kind patient trainer. Our goal is to have fun while learning!... See More

Whether you are looking for a new or first equine partner, would like a tune-up, or would like to try horseback riding for the first time, Essential Equestrian can help! Lessons are available for ages 3 and up, and adult beginners are welcome!

Riding instruction is available on quality lesson horses, and haul-in lessons are welcome.

Emphasis is placed on correct fundamentals and an independent seat, skills applicable to all riding disciplines. From young children, to adult beginners, to those who have been riding for many years, students are encouraged to understand the why and how behind communicating with horses.

Training is individualized to ensure correct development of each horse, with the ultimate goal of the horses' long-term health and well-being.

References available upon request.

Visit www.essentialequestrian.net for additional information. For rates or to schedule a lesson, use the contact form on our webpage, http://www.essentialequestrian.net/contact.html.... See More

Lesson in Eventing and Dressage by CHA Master clinic Instructor Kathy Harper. Kathy has trained in Ireland and has 26 yrs of teaching students from novice to advanced. Kathy has show in the US and Ireland.

Specializing in starting the young rider to compete in a variety of disciplines including Dressage, Hunters, Western, Class A Arabian and local schooling shows. Lessons available for all ages and experience levels on capable school horses. Haul-ins welcome. Arbor Meadow also hosts clinics with a variety of instructors. Over 50 years breeding Arabians and Shetland ponies. Visitors are always welcome with an appointment.... See More

The Traveling Trainer offers training or lessons at your facility or mine. Over 25 years of experience. Beginner to advanced riding lessons on safe, sound horses. Teaching an all around balanced seat whether you ride Hunt Seat or Western.