CK Equestrian LLC

08/25/2024

08/11/2024

What’s Up So “Dublin” Imported 2017 16.2 ISH Gelding

Dublin has three lovely gaits. He is a top prospect, ready to excel in any direction—jumpers/ hunters, dressage or eventing.

He has competed through training level eventing. Plenty of scope for more.
Currently competing 1st level dressage.

Good disposition, forgiving and honest to jump.

Would be a great horse for a confident amateur to finish producing in a program but also talented enough for a professional. Recent vetting with full set of x-rays on file. Videos upon request. Serious inquires only.

Mid 5s
Located Metamora, MI

08/06/2024

We had a great outing with a couple at schooling show! Thank you to for organizing this shows. They are a great addition to our local horse community!

07/26/2024

07/19/2024

Who jumped it best⁉️⁉️

07/10/2024

🌟Many of you know her already but we would like to give a shout out our head groom/barn manager!

🌟The horses at CKE are the luckiest around to have Lexi caring for them! She is the best and always puts the horses first!

🌟More about Lexi:

My name is Alexis I typically go by Lexi. I am 24 years old, I grew up in Lake orion, Mi. I recently got engaged and we bought a house in Imlay City Mi. I started riding horses when I was 3 and I never looked back. I have done 4h, hunter/jumper shows, western, trail etc. Horses were always my true passion. I was in the medical field but I am so glad that I took the step to truly be happy and pursue my dream of working with horses everyday. I love working for CKE because I truly learn so many valuable things about training, riding and horsemanship from Christen. I love developing a relationship with all of the horses that we have in the barn no matter how long they stay. I really enjoy being able to exercise and help the horses feel good. Watching the horses improve through the training is so incredible. I’m so lucky to be able to learn from Christen to be a better horse women.

05/29/2024

We’re having a baby!! April 2025! 🐎💝

OMS Machno Fear Dun x Florida Bay

05/17/2024

We had a fun educational evening learning about chiropractic therapy from Dr. Van! Thank you to everyone who attended!

Our next guest will be Dr. Megan Ahearne, June 24th at 6:00pm!

05/06/2024

I made the hard decision about a month ago to retire Oscar. After some heartbreaking discoveries this winter in Ocala we realized he was no longer going to hold up to the sport.

This horse has been with me since he was a 4-year old. I learned so much from him, we had many first together. Riding this horse was the best part of my day. There are some horses that don’t need to do anything or be anything special for you to love them. He was that horse for me.

I had incredible support along the way with this horse and there are many people to be grateful for but first and foremost I would like to thank Christa, who owned him for so many years and made everything I was able to do with him possible.

I’m also thankful to Erin Morse for giving him a wonderful forever home where he will be loved and still be able to go on hacks around the countryside. Only 10 minutes from the farm it couldn’t be a better situation.

In the upcoming months I will slowly start to look at some younger prospects with hopes to begin a new partnership with another special horse. I am looking to put together a syndicate in order to make this goal a reality.

Quality horses along with great owners who are passionate about the animals and the sport is just as important as having riders good enough and humble enough to pilot them. It can be a very fun and rewarding journey for everyone involved. If you are interested in the idea of ownership or have questions on how syndicates/ partnerships work please feel free to reach out.

05/03/2024

We have amazing guest speakers who are volunteering their time to share their expertise on a number of important equine related topics!

Please join us in this awesome opportunity to ask questions and learn from these professionals!

04/03/2024

We had a great start to the year spending the last two months with all of the horses in Florida!

We had the privilege of training out of Shanon Baker incredible facility and loved sharing the barn with her and her team!

Big thank you to my super groom Lexi DOnofrio! She learned the ropes of the eventing world so quickly, by the last competition you would have thought she’s been doing this her whole life. She takes such great care of all the horses and they all love her!

My working student Bella Dring accomplished many of her personal goals, made huge strides in her own riding and helped me tremendously with all the training and care.

CK Equestrian wouldn’t be the same without them.

We are back in Michigan and will be available for lessons and rides starting April 8th and have a couple stalls available as well! Please reach out with any questions or interest!

03/20/2024

Maple’s Mischief at his first training this past weekend. That jump though! 😃✨💚

01/18/2024

We are currently full for our 2024 winter season in Ocala, FL!

CK Equestrian LLC will have training stalls available starting in April at our facility in Dryden, MI. These will fill up fast so reserve your spot today!

We offer a variety of training packages from weekly lessons or rides, to full time training.
I specialize in eventing, dressage, fox hunting and natural horsemanship.
Training services include breaking and starting young horses.

Our facility includes:
* Indoor arena
*Large outdoor grass arena
* Buckeye Nutrition
*Indoor wash stall
*Indoor bathroom and laundry room
*Beautiful turnout options
*Lots of hacking/ road riding

12/20/2023

CK Equestrian will be heading down to Florida, February- March 2024! ☀️

We currently have 2 training/sale spots left!

Reasons to come with us:

🔹Competitions

Get a jump start on your season by training and competing in warm weather and a fun environment.

🔹Training

Whether you have a young horse who needs education and miles or a more established horse you would like to keep in work over the winter, we develop a 6-day- a-week program that is best suited to each horse’s individual needs.

The many resources available in the Ocala area and the mild weather fosters great opportunity for growth of horse and rider in a short period of time.

🔹Sales

If you have been looking to sell something in your barn or are searching for your next partner Florida is a great place to buy and sell horses.

Many trainers and riders from all over the country winter in Florida. If you are looking to sell the foot traffic alone increases your chances of finding the right buyer for your horse. If you are looking to buy there are many horses available to try in one convienent location.

11/23/2023

CK Equestrian is very grateful for a successful first year!
Especially for our clients, team, family, friends and supporters who have been blessings in this journey. Last but not least we are grateful for our amazing horses that make it all possible!

11/21/2023

Harley will now be here December 2nd and 3rd! Lessons will be available Saturday and Sunday at Walnut Hill Farm in Dryden MI. Sign up today!

11/08/2023

Went to dinner at the White Horse Inn tonight and as we were walking out we coincidentally walked passed this chronicle cover! We are so lucky to have Missy Ransehousen coming to Metamora, MI this weekend! Please feel welcome to come audit and learn!

10/26/2023

So thankful to my long time friend for helping me get two of my favorite youngsters out hunting yesterday. This is not Maeve’s typical discipline 😂 but she did a fabulous job piloting Maple’s Mischief! ❤️

10/20/2023

So excited to announce Harley Whittaker will be coming to Michigan to teach November 25th and 26th!

Harley Whittaker is a young Dressage professional and USDF Bronze, and Silver medalist. She spent the beginning of her career working for top riders in Poland and the US. With access to great coaches and trainers she has had the opportunity to work with many horses of all different shapes and sizes and has a passion for the process. Her classical style of training and teaching, emphasizes the importance of the correct basics and building a strong foundation so that each individual horse can progress with ease. She trains and competes anything from the lower levels to the FEI levels. Her favorite accomplishment so far has been bringing her heart horse (Jax W) from a 4 yr old doing training level to schooling the Grand Prix and showing successfully at I-1.

Lessons will be available both days, DM me to reserve your spot today!

08/28/2023

Hunting season has begun and we are having so much fun exposing the young horses and young riders to this sport!

Working student ._eventing is doing an excellent job riding Maple’s Mischief!

08/16/2023

Another beautiful morning in Metamora!

06/29/2023

My name is Christen (Ireland) Kirsammer. My background is in Eventing, Fox Hunting and Dressage.

I specialize in:

Young horse training.

Developing amateur horses that are safe and enjoyable to ride.

Training and coaching riders at any skill level to reach their personal goals.

Summer has just begun, message me today and see how I can help you or your horse reach their full potential!

05/03/2023

Now located in Metamora, MI offering lessons and training for riders and horses at all levels!