FAQ
YAY, I finally have my first lesson...but what in the heck do I wear?
All riders are expected to wear long pants; jeans, riding jods or breeches are great options. Whether riding or having a horsemanship lesson closed toe shoes are required and boots or shoes with a heel are essential for riding. It is recommended that all riders wear a riding helmet while mounted; helmets are required for all riders under the age of 18. Bike helmets are not permitted as they do not provide the proper level of protection. Some riders find it most comfortable to wear a riding glove and half chaps, although these are not required.
Visit our Documents page to print of and complete the Client Information Form and the Release and Risk Agreement to bring to your first lesson too!
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Where should I Shop?
If you're looking for some basic horse attire (boots with a heel, horse riding helmet, breeches or jods, half chaps, gloves) these retailers are a great place to start!
Crestview Tack Shop Mason, MI
Wyldwood Tack Shop Lambertville, MI
SStack.com
smartpakequine.com
statelinetack.com
doversaddlery.com
troxelhelmets.com
Amazon.com
The Moody Mare Adrian, MI
The Cheeky Pony Clinton, MI
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Give me all the websites?
Memberships
USEF - usef.org
AMHA - morganhorse.com
MJMHA - mjmha.com
UPHA - uphaonline.com
MHSA - michiganhorseshow.com
Publications
Saddle Horse Report - saddlehorsereport.com
The Morgan Horse - morganhorse.com
Photography
Somewhere In Time Photography - somewhereintimephotography.com
Howard Schatzberg Photography - howardschatzbergphoto.com
Ken Martin Photography - kenmartinphoto.com
Casey McBride Photography - caseymcbridephotography.com
Shane Shiflet Photography - shaneshiftletphoto.com
Terry Young Photography - terryyoungphoto.com
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Show Clothes
Emjay Custom Show Clothes - MJ Sklenicka
Marsha DeArriaga - www.marshadearriaga.com
Julie and Joann Byrn
Becker Brothers - beckerbrothersllc.com
Hartmeyer Saddlery - hartmeyer.com
Mod Jods - modjods.com
Freedman's - freedmanharness.com
Hot Jods - hotjodsonline.com
Tack
Freedman's - freedmanharness.com
Winner's Circle Horse Supply - ehorseequipment.com
Show Horse Tack - 4showhorsetack.com
Dover Saddlery - doversaddlery.com
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