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.
Our guest services will be happy to assist you in creating a great experience for your campers.
 
Down at the Barn
 
 
Short Trail Ride
Campers will go on a guided short trail ride through the camp with our trained wranglers. 
Campers MUST be at least 8 years old to ride. 
Available year-round weather permitting.  $22
 
Trail Ride
Campers will go on a guided trail ride through the camp with our trained wranglers. 
Campers MUST be at least 8 years old to ride. 
Available year-round weather permitting.  $42
 
Horse Walks
Campers who are not yet old enough to go on a trail ride may be lead on a walk by one of our wranglers. 
Campers must be at least 5 years old. 
Available year-round weather permitting.  $14
 
Classes are good for grades 1 – 3 or campers that are new to horses.
 
Horse Introduction
Fee - $15 per rider
Paticipants:  Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Class time is approximately 50 – 60 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 - $20 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.
 
 
Classes are good for grades 4 – 5 or 8 year old campers who have ridden a horse before.
 
 
Giddy UP!!
Fee - $28 per rider
Participants: Minimum 6/Maximum 8 (ride), 12 (class).
Class time is 45 minutes plus 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 - $43 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 - $43 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.
 
Classes are good for 6th grade and up
 
Horse Rider III
Fee - $43 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 - $42 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
 
Each class is about 50 to 60 minutes in length and cost $7 per camper
Minimum of 6 campers per class
Campers will not ride horses in these classes
 
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 we examine their six unique senses. Campers will learn how the senses and instincts were so important to the wild ancestors of 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!