Horseback Riding in Sparta, Michigan (Kent County)

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

Every Stride Dressage, LLC is the home of accredited dressage trainer and insturctor Erin T. McElmurry. Erin offers beginner through advanced FEI level dressage riding lessons on your horse or on one of our awesome lesson horses. Dressage training of all breeds of horses is also availiable. Erin is also a USDF L-Program graduate and travels teaching dressage riding clinics and judging schooling shows throughout the mid-west. Erin believes in building a patient mind while learning to ride with a balanced seat, core and correct timing of aids. Whether you are a beginner rider, FEI level rider or somewhere in between she can help you achieve your goals to become the best rider you can be.... 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

I'm a Dressage Instructor with a passion for teaching. I have successfully coached students and trained horses for over 40 years. I've got a well trained eye for conformation and movement and can detect flaws, unsoundness or previously undetected issues that cause trouble for your or your horse. I am dedicated to perfecting the rider’s position and promoting proper muscular development of the horse, in order for the team to reach their maximum potential!... See More

True Vine is faith-based nonprofit organization that offers many equine activities. We offer riding lessons for people with special needs, able-bodied students and youth-at-risk. We also have summer camps during the month of July.

Our full service facility includes a heated indoor arena, heated barns, acres of fenced pasture land, trails, a full service breeding facility, and nationally recognized staff of trained professionals. We specialize in training and showing Arabians, Half-Arabians, and Saddlebreds. In addition the staff here has an extensive background with all gaited breeds, stock breeds, and troubled horses. We also offer a superb lesson program catering to riders from the very first lesson to highly advanced national level competitive riding. Our horses range from extremely calm voice command trained horses to national quality hunter, western, and English style horses. We offer camps for all abilities and ages. We offer lessons in western, hunter, equitation, saddle-seat, showmanship, sidesaddle, halter, long lining, and basic horsemanship. Family friendly atmosphere we welcome ALL AGES & ABILITIES!! We also have one of the best marketing programs in the midwest, horses have sold from our farm to as far west as Washington, south to Guatemala, and east to New York. On-line marketing, sales videos, video & photo stand up and riding, photo shoots, etc.... See More

Rowe Stables is a community of dedicated dressage riders. Under the warm and inspiring teaching and training of owners Sharon and Tracy Rowe students and their horses have achieved excellence at all levels of dressage competition from beginning to Grand Prix.

For more than sixty years, the Rowes have taught riders from all over the country and horses of all breeds. Today, Rowe students are competing successfully at the national levels where they exhibit the harmony and freedom that the Rowes inspire in their students and horses.... See More

Learn to ride and care for horses from a USDF Silver Medal rider in a safe environment. Megan Levine teaches on school horses and ponies, or rider owned horses, focusing on safe skill aquisition for the equestrian pair. All ages at any level are welcome. Clinics, camps and birthday parties are also offered at Heart Pond Stables. Travel to your location is available. Private or small group lessons.... See More

Julie Bolas is the on site instructor/trainer at Dovetail Dressage. She was certified through ARIPC Level 2 Dressage. She has shown successfully through Pre St. Georges and has started the USDF "L" judge program to further her education. She has most recently studied with Maryal Barnett, USDF "S" judge. Her emphasis is on proper riding basics and balance and creating harmony between horse and rider. Dovetail has limited schooling horses to begin your riding journey but also specializes in troubleshooting and correcting problems for more advanced riders. Julie has started many students on the path to successful ownership and showing on the schooling and recognized show circuits. Come and visit this beautiful, peaceful facility and begin or continue your riding journey.... See More

We offer basic riding lessons, trail rides, an adult exercise course, a horse riding course for pee wees, jrs and srs, kid summer camps, show lessons, an adult lesson course and more! We offer something for everyone from beginners to breed show level. We also offer training and boarding.... See More