Private
Horseback Rides

Small, private rides for a..

Personal horse
experience..

These easy-going, guided rides are the perfect experience for first timers and horse hobbyists that want to connect with our horses in a private setting. Explore our family's woodland ranch throughout Michigan's four seasons. Our guides will lead you through winding forest pathways, open grassy areas, and around our peaceful pond. You could spot a deer or two, as well as birds, ducks, and turkeys if you're lucky! 🦉🦌🦃

Nervous? No sweat! We also have walkers available upon request to walk with you and your group on the trails to help as needed. 🤗

Check Availability!

Need-to-Knows

Ages 2 + up

280lbs weight limit

Max group of 8

30 or 60 minutes

Walking ride only

Ages 2-3 (walker required) will ride double up with an adult and be led by a walker. Combined weight should be under 250lbs, and both riders need to fit in a 17" saddle.
Ages 4-6 (walker required) ride on their own horse led by a walker.
Ages 7+ ride on their own horse. You can request a walker if you'd like extra help on the trails. 🚶‍♀️💕🐎

$10 per walker - Our walkers are team members who know our trails and horses. Only members of our team are permitted to walk the trails with the ride. We do not allow the public to walk our trails for everyone's safety.

The overall weight limit for our rides is 280 pounds, with minimum height requirements for certain weight ranges to ensure our horses' well-being. Before riding, we check each rider’s weight and height; riders must agree to this check-in to ride.

Riders 150lbs or less, no height requirements (within reason)
Riders between 151lbs-200lbs must be 5'0" or taller
Riders between 201lbs-250lbs must be 5'3" or taller
Riders between 251lbs-280lbs must be 5'5" or taller

These limits are all about keeping everyone safe and our horses happy and healthy for years to come. We understand these rules might seem strict and uncomfortable, but they're necessary. Thank you for understanding and cooperating with us. ☺︎

Why We Do This

Saddle Fit 📏 It's important that saddles fit well to keep both riders and horses comfortable. A good fit depends on weight, height, and the size of the seat and stirrups. When everything fits right, the ride is more enjoyable for both the horse and the rider.
Horse Comfort ♥ Our horses are strong, but it's important we respect their limits. Making sure they aren't carrying too much weight helps keeping our horses safe and happy.
Weight Distribution ⚖ Proper weight balance helps keep our horses' backs, hips, and joints healthy. If a rider is unbalanced, it can cause the horse to change the way it moves, which can lead to health problems.

These rides are private!

Meaning when you book, it's just you, the guide and the people you bring. We do not mix groups on the same ride. ☺︎ Making it the perfect, judgement free place for you and your people to be yourselves. We just find working with small groups is more enjoyable for you and our horses too! ♥︎

You must book a minimum of 2 riders per private booking.

Half Hour Ride Rates

$35 per rider
$65 per double up (ages 2-3 riding with adult - walker included)

One Hour Ride Rates

$45 per rider
$75 per double up (ages 2-3 riding with an adult - walker included)

Please make sure you have read and understood our rules and guidelines before you book your ride.

Check Availability and Book!

Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, please cancel your ride at least 24 hours in advance.

Cancellations within 24 hours of the ride, last minute changes, and/or no-shows are NOT eligible for a refund or reschedule.

Absolutely💕 All skill levels are welcomed! 🤠 We specialize in experiences for first timers and beginners. 🙌 Our horses are gentle and our guides work hard to make you feel safe and comfortable.

Nervous? No sweat! We also have walkers available upon request when booking to walk with you and your group on the trails to help as needed. Our walkers are team members who know our trails and horses. Only members of our team are permitted to walk the trails with the ride.

Our trail rides are all about taking it easy 😎 — absolutely no trotting, cantering, or galloping. Our horses prefer their chill jobs. We do not tolerate riders attempting to trot or canter our horses during rides.

"I have experience!" We're sorry, but it's still walk only! This isn't about questioning anyone's ability or "ruining the fun". This is simply about what our horses are conditioned for. 🙂 We promised our horses easy going lives with jobs they can do comfortably!

For the well-being of our horses and ease of our riders, we strictly use a mounting block for mounting and dismounting. We also mount and dismount from both left and right sides of the horse. Our horse chiropractor and massage therapist are especially a fan of this practice 🙌

WHY DO WE DO IT?

Muscle symmetry - Alternating sides when mounting helps prevent uneven muscle development, reducing the risk of discomfort for the horse.

Spine Health - Switching sides balances the rotational forces created during mounting and dismounting, better for overall spine health.

Trail Riding Safety - Being able to mount from either side allows riders and horses to adapt when facing obstacles while mounting on the trails.

Did you know?

People traditionally mount horses from the left side because knights wore their swords on that side. If they mounted from the right, they could bump their sword against the horse. Since we don’t carry swords anymore, it's beneficial for a horse's health to be mounted from both sides! ♥

Our horses are direct reined only, they do not understand neck reining. Many of our horses come from a driving/plow history, so that is the type of steering they understand. The basics of direct/plow reining: The most important thing to do when riding is to relax. 😊 Just like people, every horse is different. Learn about your horse and their personality as you ride.

Hold the rein in each hand, keeping a loose rein when riding on the trails.
To turn right, pull gently with your right hand towards your hip.
To turn left, pull gently with your left hand towards your hip.
To slow down or stop the horse, pull back on BOTH reins gently towards your hips and say "Whoa." When the horse is stopped, don't keep pulling back on the reins because that will cause them to back up.
To get the horse moving, nudge their belly with your heels. Do NOT shake the reins like you see in cartoons and video games. This will hurt the horses mouth and make them grumpy!
Do not squeeze your legs together while the horses is moving as this asks the horse to trot.
When your horse does what you ask (or you just plain love them), give them a pet or scratch on their neck and say "Good horse!" 😊 This can also help to increase your bond with them.

Frequent Q's

Please Be Kind

Our horses are rescues! Please be gentle and kind as they have graciously allowed us to ride them.

Tip Your Guide

Enjoy your ride? Kiss your horse and tip the guide! ..but don't mix up the two 😉
Our guides work hard to make your ride safe and enjoyable. Let them know you appreciate it!

Safety

We strongly recommend all riders wear ASTM/SEI-certified helmets for their safety. We advise you bring your own fitted helmet. If needed, we have certified helmets available in various sizes.

Beginners Welcomed

Our horses are very gentle and our guides are focused on the safety of your group. We match you with the right horse based on your riding experience.

Appointment Only

All of our experiences must be booked in advanced. Our calendar fills quickly, so be sure to plan ahead!

Warning

Under the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine professional is not liable for any injury to or death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity (PA 351 of 1994).

Private
Horseback Rides

Small, private rides for a..

Personal horse
experience..

Need-to-Knows

Age Policy

Weight-to-Height Policy

Helmet Policy

These rides are private!

I've never ridden a horse before.. Is that okay?

Can we trot, canter, gallop, or "go fast"?

How do we mount the horses?

Do your horses neck rein or direct/plow rein?

Can we feed treats?

Can we walk along side if we are not riding?

Can we ride without a guide?

Can I make changes to my ride after I book?

Can I just show up for a ride, or do I need to book in advance?

Frequent Q's

Please Be Kind

Tip Your Guide

Safety

Beginners Welcomed

Appointment Only

Warning

Stay Connected 🐴

Private Horseback Rides

Small, private rides for a..

Personal horse experience..

Need-to-Knows

Age Policy

Weight-to-Height Policy​

Helmet Policy

These rides are private!

I've never ridden a horse before.. Is that okay?

Can we trot, canter, gallop, or "go fast"?

How do we mount the horses?

Do your horses neck rein or direct/plow rein?

Can we feed treats?

Can we walk along side if we are not riding?

Can we ride without a guide?

Can I make changes to my ride after I book?

Can I just show up for a ride, or do I need to book in advance?

Frequent Q's

Please Be Kind

Tip Your Guide

Safety

Beginners Welcomed

Appointment Only

Warning

Stay Connected 🐴

Private
Horseback Rides

Personal horse
experience..

Weight-to-Height Policy