Horseback Riding in Michigan

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

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

Marta has 37 years of experience breeding, training, showing ponies and giving riding lessons. She has produced multiple champions at the county, state and national level in showmanship, horsemanship, western pleasure, western riding, trail, cowboy challenge and competitive trail riding. We have an obstacle course that is great for teaching team work and getting your horse over many fears. Lessons are given on your horse or ours. We focus on building a positive relationship between horse and rider with out the use of restrictive equipment or spurs. Contact us by phone for rates. Discounts for multiple lessons and riders.... See More

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

Belle River Farms Macomb/St. Clair County's Counties premier lesson, boarding, sales & full service training facility. English- Dressage, Hunters/Jumpers, Eventing. Group, Private or Semi-Private Lessons available. Show Jumping & Cross Country Course, Hills, Gallop & Trails. Insured - Available to travel. From beginner to advanced rider. Indoor & outdoor riding arenas. Qualilty, safe lesson horses. Organized lessons and show season schedules. Fun professional enviroment. Breaking, training, leasing & sales. Quality young registered western/english pleasure, dressage and jumper prospects for sale. CALL DIRECTLY . BEAUTIFUL SHOW READY HORSES FOR SALE.... See More

Jennifer is an actively competitive 3 day eventer/show jumper in both MI and FL with a hunter/jumper background and almost 30 years in the industry. Available for lessons, coaching, and training in the Macomb and Oakland county areas specializing in eventing, show jumping, & successfully producing young or green horses. Jennifer also continues to educate and further her training ability with some of the top professionals in the sport. Lessons or training rides at your facility. Training board packages for the winter FL season with Jennifer are available as well as representing you in selling a current mount or purchasing the right match for you.... See More

We are a full service equestrian facility located in Macomb Michigan. We offer boarding, horse shows, leasing and riding lessons in both hunt seat & dressage We welcome all disciplines of riding and we have a very mixed group of riders & boarders. Some ride English and some ride Western, all are friendly and very supportive of one another.There truly is an atmosphere at Justamere that is hard to beat, and it is all due to the kind people who come here because, plain and simple, they love horses.

For more information, please contact our barn directly at or email at Leaving a message via this site will not reach us.... See More

Hunter/Jumper facility located in beautiful Northwest Michigan. Serving greater Grand Traverse area. Boarding, training, lessons, and sales established by Emily King Brinkman. Blue Oxer offers highly professional and competitive equestrian services. Certified Level II A.R.I.A Instructor. Certified USHJA Trainer. Family friendly and detail oriented, come and see why 'The Smiles Last a Lifetime'!... See More

We teach both English and Western lessons to riders 6 and up. We have two trainers and are open 7 days a week. We do local horse shows and summer camps. We have a variety of wonderful lesson horses and equipment for you to use. Whether you are wanting to learn to ride for the first time, have taken a break and want to get back into riding or have ridden before, we have a place for you. We have lessons for children and adults. Come join us! Call or text to schedule a lesson.... See More

CHA Certified Instructor, 20+ years professional experience, Specializing in Youth and Amateurs. Quality Instruction from the ground to the saddle. Working with beginners to National Level riders and horses. Dressage Intro through Third level.

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

I offer lessons, training, showing, sales, and clinics for beginners thru advanced riders. We show mainly breed shows. Over 44 years of showing experience and continuous education are a couple of the reason for my Success with students/horses locally and Nationally. Custom programs to meet your needs.... See More

Forte's hunter, jumper, equitation riding lesson program offers experienced, professional staff focused on you. The program is run by USHJA certified instructor Allison Howson who holds a degree in Equestrian Studies degree from the University of Findlay, and has nearly 15 years of professional experience. Lessons are designed to provide measurable growth for serious riders of all levels. Small group and private lesson allow instructors to adapt lesson plans for each rider. Competition on both a local and national level is offered and encouraged. Horses are available for lease, and we can assist you if you are interested in making a purchase. More information is available www.fortefarmllc.com please contact us directly via email or phone!... See More

GLEC is a full service training facility offering lessons in Dressage, Jumping, and Cross Country. We have programs for the beginner to advanced riders. Well trained school horses & ponies available. Horsemanship for childern and summer camps.Over 25 years of experience and 20 years of international show experience . Email for more info ... See More

although I consider myself to be a laid back person, I have very high standards when it comes to the handling of the horse. Lessons are tailored to the individual's goals, be it competitive riding, or just being able to relax around a 1200 lb animal. I generally start between 10, and 15 horses per year, and while i love getting youngsters going, it is far more rewarding to be able to work continually with a horse and rider team over a longer period of time, and enjoy their progress with them. I have a 4 year old homebred Hanoverian gelding, Nicky out of my elite mare,Seesturm,by Regazzoni, who will be starting his dressage career this spring in Glass-Ed's schooling series. Willow Tree also caters to the vacation crowd, and if you and the fam want to go on a trail ride, I'm the gal. We take the safety of our guests seriously, and no one is ever sent out on the trail with a 12 year old kid as guide. I offer easy to understand instructions for every rider, and suit riders to horses based on information given, and some intuition!
i am happy to answer all questions regarding our farm, availability, rates, or short answer horsey stuff! email me directly i am looking forward to our future lessons! also, some of the horses pictured are available for purchase.... See More