Horse Program Offerings

For information on how our offerings fulfill Girls Scout Badges or American Heritage Girl Badges please contact the camp at 810.664.8040 or email us at mcyc@mcyc.org

Our guest services will be happy to assist you in creating a great experience for your campers.

Trail Rides

All riders must be at least 8 years old

Short Trail Ride - $15 (Price is for overnight rental groups only)

Participants – Minimum 4/Maximum 8 on each ride  

Long Trail Ride - $40

Participants – Minimum 2/Maximum 8 on each ride  

A great way to enjoy the scenery of MCYC as you are lead by our wranglers on your trail ride.

To book your time for your trail ride contact us at 810.664.8040 or programs@mcyc.org

 
The following classes are good for grades 1 – 3 or campers that are new to horses.

Horse Introduction

Fee - $12 per rider

Participants:  Minimum 6/Maximum 12

Class time is approximately 45 - 50 minutes

Introductory horse program that includes a barn tour and a short, hand-led horse ride in the arena.  Perfect for first-time riders.  Helps campers feel comfortable and confident around horses.  Volunteers needed to help lead horses.  Great for a Mom or Dad that would like to be part of the experience with their child!

Game and Trail

Fee - $16 per rider
Participants: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Class time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

Introductory program includes a barn lesson, as well as horse related games in the arena followed by a lead-line trail ride outside the arena.  Actual riding time is about 10 – 15 minutes.

The following classes are good for grades 4 – 5 or 8 year old campers who have ridden a horse before.

Giddy UP!!

Fee - $24 per rider
Participants: Minimum 6/Maximum 8 (ride), 12 (class).
Class time is approximately 45 minutes plus a short trail ride

In this program campers are introduced to the basics of daily horse care in a barn lesson and then enjoy the scenery of MCYC on a short trail ride.  The class also offers a chance to meet and greet all the horses at the barn.

Horse Rider I

Fee - $40 per rider
Participants: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Class time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes

This two-hour program allows campers to further explore the world of horses and equitation.  They will participate in a riding lesson in our arena as well as go on a short trail ride.  Other barn lessons will be taught to help the campers become more well-rounded and knowledgeable. 

Horse Rider II

Fee - $40 per rider
Participants: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Class time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes

*Must complete Horse Rider I prior to this class

This two-hour program will refresh riding skills learned in the first Horse Rider program.  The arena lesson will emphasize positively influencing the horse with position and control at walk.  Barn lessons will cover a variety of horse care topics.  This class can be split into two visits to the camp for an additional fee.

The following classes are good for 6th grade and up

Horse Rider III

Fee - $40 per rider
Participants: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
*Must complete Horse Rider I & II prior to the class

During this three hour program campers will learn more about the basic needs and care of the horse, as well as participate in the care of the horse.  The arena lesson will focus on developing a solid position, confidence, and introduction to the trot.  This class can be split into three separate visits to the camp for an additional fee.

MCYC Extended Trail Ride

Fee - $50 per rider
Participants: Minimum 4/Maximum 6
*Requires completion of Horse Rider I, II, III, and Horse Sense.

Spend an extended amount of time on a trail ride through the trails of MCYC, riding up hills, down hills, through the woods, and pastures of the camp.

*Ride is not suitable for first-time riders, beginners, or those who are nervous about riding.


​Fun, interactive Classes about Horses
Campers will not ride horses in the following classes
Each class is about 50 to 60 minutes in length and cost $5 per camper
Minimum of 6 campers per class

All-about Horses 

Campers will be introduced to one of the horses at MCYC. They will then find out about safety around horses and the horses behavior before they learn how to groom, tack, and feed a horse.
In this class, campers will learn how to safely lead their horse, mount and dismount,
as well as have the horse walk, steer, and stop.

Amazing Horses

In this class, campers are introduced to horses and their behavior. Horses will be observed as they demonstrate their six unique senses.  Campers will learn how the senses and instincts were so important to the wild ancestors or horses past, and discuss what implications that has for today’s horse enthusiast.

Campers will get to meet and greet some of the MCYC horses!


Horse Search

Hands on class where campers will travel thru stations and learn what horses eat, how horses live in captivity, what horses are used for, how to steer a horse, and the gaits of a horse. This is a great class for those groups that want to go more in depth into their horse knowledge and want to stay active!