Horseback Riding in Mason, Michigan (Ingham County)

Excalibur Horse Center offers lessons in hunters, jumpers, and barrel racing & gymkhana. Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance your skills, we offer a fun and safe environment in which to grow as a rider. We accept riders of all ages and skill levels, and offer both private and small group lessons.

Our trainer will work with you and your horse to help you reach your goals, whether you plan to compete, wish to improve your skills, or are simply looking for a fun recreational activity. For our students interested in showing, our trainer is available to accompany you at shows as well.

Kellyn Burtka’s experience in the equestrian field is long and diverse. Starting at an early age, Kellyn has pursued a single-minded goal of excellence in all things equestrian, and has competed in the Michigan Hunter Jumper Association circuit events, as well as showing in numerous divisions including Hunt Seat, Western Pleasure, and gymkhana at various breed-association and open shows across the state.

Kellyn’s formal education includes a degree in Animal Science and Agribusiness Management from Michigan State University with a specialization in horses. In addition, Kellyn studied at the renowned Enniskillen College in Northern Ireland, receiving training in Show jumping, Dressage and Thoroughbred racing, as well as the breaking and training of green horses.

Kellyn has a long history of training and teaching, including teaching courses in topics from horse selection and confirmation, to driving draft horses, to equine plant toxicology. Kellyn founded the Novi High School Equestrian Team in 1999, and coached the team until 2007. Not satisfied with being on a horse, Kellyn also founded the MSU Driving Club in 2005, and competed at the Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show & Pull.

Kellyn has worked with horsemen from around the world to put together a training and teaching program that focuses on problem-solving with a light touch and starting young horses under saddle with an emphasis on positive communication. Kellyn’s methods include the best elements of Natural horsemanship combined with traditional European techniques.

Don’t own your own horse? We have well-trained school horses available for you to ride in lessons. Our school horses are hand-picked for their temperament, training, and abilities. Our lesson program focuses on building confidence and skills both in the saddle and on the ground.... See More

Higgins Stables is happy to provide a safe, structured, and educational lesson program that is tailored to the individual needs of the rider. We offer lessons ranging from beginners, to riders looking to own and show their own horses. Whether your goal is to ride for fun and exercise, or you want to eventually start showing, Higgins Stables has a program that will work for you.

Please Contact Kimber Sharp to schedule your lesson!

Kimber Sharp - Instructor
810 - 423-1757
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Natural Horsemanship is a method of teaching and interacting with horses based on trust, respect and communication, in a language the horse can understand, rather than using fear, intimidation and mechanical devices. Our primary horse training focus is with helping horse owners who have horses with behavior problems more severe than they are capable of correcting themselves - horses who have injured their owners or trainers. Learn the skills to BECOME... the Horse Rider That You Have Always Dreamed Of. INCREASE Your Horse Savvy and Horse Handling Skills. GAIN the Important Knowledge of Equine Behavior. MAXIMIZE Your Time With Horse Riding Lessons.BE a More Accomplished Horse Rider.GAIN Fundamental Know-How of Natural Horsemanship. BENEFIT From Information by a Professional Trainer.... See More

Professional Riding Lessons working with you and YOUR horse at your farm or mine. English, Western, Showmanship and Halter. Novice, Beginner, Confidence lessons up through intermediate and advanced levels.
Also, ground training for horses and owners. Emphasis on ground manners, handling, flexibility in-hand or under saddle. Newborn foals through adult horses.
Within 25 miles of Jackson & Clarklake area.
Contact Diana Potts - Willow Ridge Farm - Clarklake, MI - or e-mail at: ... See More

⭐️Join us for lessons, showing or one of our special hosted events ⭐️ Our trainer is a top rider with over 40 National and Year-End Titles and a 124 page USEF show record winning at the AA level in hunters, jumpers and equitation. We are a USHJA Certified Riding Academy with an experienced professional that produces champion pony hunters to grand prix show jumping horses. Our riders excel in our program, as each lesson is a private experience tailored to help you achieve your goals. If you have big goals to be in the national finals, your winning journey starts here. Come see the difference, an exceptional program can make in your riding. Accepting riders from beginner to advanced.

Stall reservations due 1 month prior to show date.
We will be at the following shows this year:
HJAM Welcome I May 1-5, 2019 Grasslake MI. (4x points)
HJAM II May 8-12, 2019 Grasslake MI. (4x points)
HJAM Annual III May 15-20, 2019 Grasslake MI. (4x points)
Woodbine Hunter Jumper Show, Chelsea MI. June 13-16, 2019
Waterloo Hunter Jumper Classic June 25-30, 2019, Grasslake MI.
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival July 17-22, 2019 Traverse City MI.
Woodbine Hunter Jumper August 14-18, 2019 Chelsea MI.
World Equestrian Center will be showing one week each month September to December 2019.
Join us for a spectacular spring and summer of fun!
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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

Hedge and Turf farm is a family owned horse boarding and riding equestrian facility. We specialize in horse boarding, training, lessons, local and international horse sales (Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds & Ponies). Our focus is training the horse and rider, from beginners to very advance. We are locally and nationally known for our excellence and success with Hunters, Jumpers, Ponies and equitation.... 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.

Most training is focused around the stock breeds of horses such as the Quarter Horse, Paint or Appaloosa, but all are welcome. Levels of riding lessons offered range from beginner rider who has never shown, to the advanced showman looking to sharpen up in areas of disciplines suck as Showmanship, English on the flat as well as over fences, Western Pleasure and Horsemanship, Trail and even Gymkhana, Reining or just pleasure riding out on the trails.

Focus is put on not only helping the rider develop their skills in horseback riding, but also developing a better connection with their equine partner as well as developing responsibility, knowledge of the horse and many other areas.... See More

Full service training facility providing indoor board, training in riding and driving, lessons for all ages in both riding and driving, specializing in competitive carriage driving and saddleseat riding. Indoor arena, heated tack/viewing area, outdoor arena and 10 pastures.... See More

Hunter/Jumper Lesson, Training and Boarding facility. Safe, progressive lesson program for riders 6 years old to adults. Quiet, family and adult friendly barn community. Year round activities. DAY CAMP! Tons of ammenities! Circuit and barn shows available. Awesome serene setting but close to it all. Come visit us today or check us out online at www.greatescapestables.com... 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

I am going to start letting my horse, Sam, be used for horse riding lessons. He is suitable for all ages and skill level. He's safe for the younger kids that are just learning how to ride, and can make an elite rider work. Sam excels at both english and western, and also showmanship. So whether you want to be riding a certain seat is completely up to you.... See More

Four Points Farm LLC provides a full service equine facility. We specialize in the training and showing of Morgan, Saddlebred and Hackney horses and ponies for local and World Championship competitions. Lessons are offered in Equitation, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat on the Flat, Western/Western Dressage & Driving. Private and group lessons. Summer horse camps. Over 30 years teaching experience. PATH Intl Certified Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor, USEF "r" Morgan and "r" Friesian and Michigan 4-H Horse Show Judge.... See More

Teaching on site and off site lessons for beginner through advanced. Want to learn for pleasure? Sure thing! Want to win at the upper levels? Let's do it! Come ride one of our talented school horses or have us come to you to learn on your own horse. Check us out on Facebook! Private and semi private lessons. We focus on individualized needs and goals. Ask us about leasing options and ways to earn discounts!... See More