Horseback Riding in Pontiac, 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

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

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

Led by USHJA certified trainer Karen Flynn, we are a premier equestrian program located in southeast Michigan. We offer exceptional, goal oriented riding lessons and top notch equine training. Fox River Farms offers a selection of top quality sale and lease horses in a variety of price ranges. From young horses to schoolmasters, come find your perfect equine partner! We primarily operate at the Haverhill Equestrian Center in White Lake. Monthly clinics are also conducted in Marquette, MI during the summer.... 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

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

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.

We are an inclusive facility that develops riding abilities and encourages an appreciation of horses through a variety of activities with our Haflinger horses. We specialize in beginner and therapeutic riding classes as well as badge programs for Scouts.... 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

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

Blackstone Stables is a full service English riding facility. We offer lessons, training, shows, camps and carriage rides see our website for more information.

Maple Ridge Farm offers first-class riding lessons tailored to the individual. Whether for recreation or show ring competition, we are committed to helping you achieve your equestrian goals. Private and group riding lessons provided in a clean, safe, climate-controlled setting. Maple Ridge is a full-service Arabian horse facility providing training, lessons and sales and is conveniently located near US-23 and I-75.

NEW: Purchase a gift certificate for someone special this holiday season and receive $5.00 off of your purchase!... 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

We offer many services including riding lessons, equine sales and training, educational clinics as well as boarding services. We specialize in hunter, jumper and equitation riding lessons to the public and boarders. Our lessons are for beginner to advanced and we offer riding lessons to children as young as five.... See More