Michigan Horse Trainers and Lessons

Big Rapids

Circle B Ranch, training by Larry Bourke. Services offered are starting colts under saddle for any discipline, starting horses on cattle or roping, trail riding and conditioning. Providing horsemanship clinics and colt starting demonstrations upon request. 231-592-0061 2/22/08

Chesaning

Prairie Creek Farm. Chesaning, Michigan. . Horse Training & Lessons; Horse Show Judging; Bulk Bedding Delivery; Bulk Landscape Materials & Railroad Ties Delivered; Specialized Excavation & Trenching Services. Specializing in competitive all-around horses and safe pleasure/trail mounts; All breeds welcome; Trainer/Instructor is a certified judge with experience in all breeds/disciplines; Competitive Rates with multiple horse/4-H discounts; Problem horses are welcomed on a case-by-case basis. We are a small family operation focused on personalized services tailored to our client’s needs. We focus on methods that are compatible with the student's disposition; are fair, efficient, and unambiguous; include "playtime" (ie: daily turn-out, trail rides, etc.); include discipline; provide a well-rounded education that will increase the value of the horse, improve the client's competitive status, and enhance safety and enjoyment of chosen equine activities. DeAnn Gutowski. (989) 860-1937. prairiecreekfarm@yahoo.com 1/17/07

Fergus Falls

www.old27ranch.com Our instructor has 18yrs show experience in everything from Western/English Pleasure to Games. Specializing in Youth and Adult Beginner classes for show or trail. Good safe Ponies available and one very bombproof forgiving lesson horse15hh AQHA "ROCKY" for adults. $25 a lesson. Contact: Elizabeth Gundersen (218)-998-3748 3/10/09

Genesee County

Is your horse sitting the pasture unridden? Do you have a problem horse? Are you interested in speed and rodeo events? Don't have a horse but interested in taking lessons? Want to take lessons on your own horse? Look no further! A young but able rider looking to help you! Affordable and effective, located in Genesee County, MI (may travel some). Please visit www.geocities.com/thedrumrunner or email thedrumrunner@yahoo.com for more info. 7/27/06

Grand Rapids

Built on 80 acres, Meadowview Farm is a family-owned riding school and stable that has become known for a tradition of quaility since 1984. Meadowview Farm today is respected for the excellence of its teaching staff and for the outstanding quality of its horses and horse care.
Meadowview Farm's principle objective is to provide a standard of instruction that will build and improve riding skills at any level, focusing on the principles of English Horsemanship, Showring Riding, and Polo Playing. Lessons may be taken on school mounts or on your own horse. Horse boarding is handled expertly at Meadowview Farm, as well as sales, training, and conditioning of horses. Located between Ada and Lowell, Meadowview Farm is a convenient drive from metropolitan Grand Rapids, as well as the surrounding West Michigan area. The cornerstone of the Meadowview Farm stable is its spacious 250' x 80' indoor arena, built to provide comfortable riding throughout the year and to showcase indoor polo matches and horse show competitions during winter months. A heated viewing area /lounge overlooks the arena. Indoor walkways connect the arena with 72 stalls, seven tack rooms, and indoor/outdoor wash racks. Four outdoor arenas accomodate flat, jumping, and polo lessons, as well as schooling, hacking, polo scrimmages, and horse show competitions. There are large grass pastures and paddocks for turn out, and the adjacent exercise track opens out onto miles of trails for quiet hacks or spirited gallops. For more information, contact Cathy Johnson at 616-897-9944 cathy@meadowview-farm 3/28/09

Grand Rapids, MI. HORSE TRAINING. I am a 22-year-old college student with 12 years of riding experience and 9 years of Hunter Jumper Show Experience. I have been training horses for the past 5 years.
Working out of the Grand Rapids area I specialize in working with young horses of any breed. My true passion is working with Thoroughbreds right off the track and retraining them for new careers. I have worked with ponies as well as the larger breeds.
Training with numerous well known names around the Grand Rapids area, and participating in many clinics from well established professionals, I have accumulated many different training techniques and am prepared to work with any type of horse. Trained primarily in Hunter Jumpers, I also trained in dressage, jumpers, and eventing.
*Contact me for more info.*References available*Willing to travel reasonable distances.
Marissa at 616-780-2720 or via email: RissaRooSS@yahoo.com 2/5/07

Kalkaska

Rachel Brady TRB Morgans 1644 M-66 SW Kalkaska MI 49646 (231) 258-0973 www.trbmorgans.com Offering gentle, balanced training for Western/Hunt/Saddleseat. Also offering riding lessons. Stud service available 2010. 4/9/09

Lakeville

Does your child want a horse? Maybe they've taken a few lessons here and there, but do they know the real responsibility of taking care of one? Here's the solution: HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES! I'm 18 yrs old and I have a hobby farm in Lakeville, MN. During the winter and early spring I teach (with the help of my good friends, Tex the pony and Ray Dee the Quarter Horse) kids the responsibility of owning a horse. They learn about different kinds of breeds, what and how much to feed, how to get a horse ready for a show, how to clean stalls, and more. It's lots of fun and the cost is only $10 per session. We meet saturday mornings from 10-11am. No horse experience necessary. E-mail GenuineACE952@aol.com for more info. 2/12/06

Lansing

AGW Equestrian Program ..... We offer a variety of services including beginner - advanced riding lessons, personal growth & coaching using horses, and equine facilitated learning. We are currently offering an incredible promotion in Lansing, Michigan where riders can sign up for a FREE RIDING LESSON with no additional commitment required. Email us to sign up for a free lesson slot - they will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and we don't want you to miss them!... email atlantagw@bellsouth.net or visit www.atlantagw.com/mi.htm for more information. 11/20/06

Riding Instruction ANY AGES
Dressage, HuntSeat, Saddleseat Riding for over 16 years 9 years of teaching experience 10 years of showing experience (4-H (4yrs), High School Equestrian (4 yrs. With State Championship), EMAA, Class "A" Arab Shows (current)) Competed successfully for 6 years in Arabian Country English Pleasure& Show Hack Willing to travel within reasonable distance (live in the Lansing area), If horse is not available, can supply Specialize with children on the basics of horsemanship, teaching responsibility with rewarding achievements Current student at Michigan State University majoring in Animal Science American Registry of Professional Animal Sciencetist~ Certificated in Equine Andria Ludwig B.S., P.A.S Ludwiga3@msu.edu 586-855-3772 2006

Monroe County

Abate Performance is now taking horse/pony(s) for colt starting, tune up, and general training. Training can be either English or Western seat oriented to fit your goals. Now accepting all horses/ponies - their is no limit to breed, age, temperament or gender.
--Colt Starting - $8 per day of training. 30, 60, 90, 120 day option for your colt or filly. **If a day(s) is not completed due to weather or a pre-set day(s) (ex: horse show), I will notify the owner of the day(s) not completed and two options are available. Option A: Deduct the missed days from the total bill of that month. Option B: The horse stays in training for the set days missed, at a new cost of $5 per day (for the missed amount of days).
--Tune-Up - $10 per session .Options available are: 3 days per week ($120 per month), 4 days per week ($160 per month), 5 days per week ($200 per month), 6 days per week ($240 per month). **If a day(s) is not completed due to weather or a pre-set day(s) (ex: horse show), I will notify the owner of the day(s) not completed and two options are available. Option A: Deduct the missed days from the total bill of that month. Option B: The horse stays in training for the set days missed, at a new cost of $5 per day (for the missed amount of days).
-- Training - $15 per session .Options available are: 3 days per week ($180 per month), 4 days per week ($240 per month), 5 days per week ($300 per month), 6 days per week ($360 per month). **If a day(s) is not completed due to weather or a pre-set day(s) (ex: horse show), I will notify the owner of the day(s) not completed and two options are available. Option A: Deduct the missed days from the total bill of that month. Option B: The horse stays in training for the set days missed, at a new cost of $8 per day (for the missed amount of days).
****If your horse is located within 10 miles of the facility that I use, and you would like for your horse to stay at your facility and be trained by myself, I can travel to you for a separate fuel surcharge fee.**** With training different horses, I ask that the horse comes with a halter, lead rope, riding equipment, grooming equipment and any sheets or blankets. I want to keep the health of your horse important and having fitted equipment, their own grooming (or sheets, and blankets) helps stop the spread of illness. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Abate Performance is also now taking riders for beginning and intermediate horseback riding lessons.
Lesson Rates start at: $10/per 30 minutes or $20/per hour.
You can trailer-in your own horse, or use my horse for a separate fee of $5 per lesson. I can also travel to your barn for instruction, depending on the distance, and with a added fuel surcharge of $.50 per mile.
Riders MUST have either a certified riding helmet of their own, or temporarily use a bicycle helmet (with the permission of their parents). If you must purchase a riding helmet, the best and cheapest priced helmets can be found at your local Tractor Supply Co. Store. Riders MUST also wear either appropriate riding boots or closed-toe boots with a 2-inch heel. Tennis shoes are not safe for riding and should be used cautiously. Finally, riders MUST wear either appropriate riding breeches or well-fitted jeans, that the wearer is able to move freely in.
If you are interested in either training for you or your horse(s), you can contact me by email: JockeyGirl15Luke@aol.com, or by phone#1 419-944-3142 (please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible), phone #2 734-854-5815. I also insist that if you are thinking about have a horse/pony trained, or receive riding lessons. That you come out and watch me in action and get a feel for the barn. I believe that the horse, owner (or rider) of the horse must be able to feel comfortable in their surroundings and also get a feel for my "training philosophy". 7/12/08

Williamston

LEARN THE 10 SECRETS TO SHOWING LIKE A WINNER!
Audio CD by nationally renown Equestrian Coach Leesa Massman to listen to on the way to the show grounds. All breeds, all disciplines! $24.99 +$2.99 s/h. Send check to: A Circle Of Success LLC, PO Box 592, Williamston, MI 48895. NatoriJanetK@aol.com 3/24/05

E-mail for Location

Steve Hoffman at 517-812-2796 10/31/08

Nick Goddard Phone # 1-231-420-3240 E-mail nba_fan_94@yahoo.com I train Trail Horses the best thing you can do to train a trail horse is take it camping and thats how I train them take them to new places and do diffrent things with them see the wilderness. For more info cal or e-mail me. I train Mares and Geldings only Prices are $350 per 30 days riding plus cost of hay or you can bring your own. 1/7/08

Training of colts now available. Over 20 years experience with starting young horses. Limited to 5 per month. Indoor arena, 15 box stalls, riding 5 days a week. $500.00 per month includes stall, bedding, and hay. We will also sell your horse on a consignment basis. We can get your horse in shape for a winter sale. Blanketed, under lights, and fit With daily riding and/or exercise. Riding lessons also available. Conveniently located close to 80/90 toll road and I-69. Contact Nikki 269-317-2052 or Kerry at 517-677-9673 kcpaul@cbpu.com 11/19/07

"Dressage Training Available - SW Dressage now accepting training horses. Starting sporthorses, finishing pleasure horses, ground work for young horses. Experience with all breeds and backgrounds. Please check www.swdressage.com! Lovely barn in Perry. dressagefun@swdressage.com (517) 927-2211 cell" 6/29/05

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