Mackinac Community Equestrian Center

10/20/2024

And just like that, another season has come to a close❤️🐴 Until next season...!

10/17/2024

Thank you so much RAMM Fence & Stalls for letting us be a part of your podcasts!

Mackinac Community Equestrian Center, located in Mackinac Island in Michigan, is a nonprofit organization that its mission has to recognize the unique ordinance of banning motorized vehicles as well as promoting and educating the future of horses and horsemanship on the island, and throughout the state of Michigan. Learn on how Director Bridget Moriarty not only gained her position, but also her equine journey from riding at a young age, to teaching the next generation!

Learn more about the association at: ⁠https://www.mackinachorses.org/⁠

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OA0XJptT7fY

10/11/2024

A while ago I had the fabulous opportunity to be interviewed by RAMM fencing - and if finally came out!!! Watch it here: (and ignore all the cringe I bring to this amazing set 😂)

10/08/2024

Fall means being able to school our masters - and for anyone who needs help with hind end strengthening/rib cage supplying this exercise is 🔥

10/08/2024

I love bragging about our school horses - especially when they move so quickly all you can get is this blurry image... It's always a blast to watch Galddy run an 8 second flag run 😉

09/23/2024

Day 4 is in the books of our Fall Colors Group Ride. Our riders got up before the sun to watch the sunrise at Ft. Holmes. ☀️

We had a blast with a great group of riders and horses!

09/22/2024

Day 3 of our Fall Colors Group Ride we beat the rain and took a trip to Sugar Loaf.

09/21/2024

Day 2 of our Fall Colors Group Ride was a lake day 🌊

09/21/2024

Splashes all around from our Fall Colors Group!

09/20/2024

🍁 What a great start to our fall colors group ride. We have a fabulous group of riders! 🍁

09/19/2024

Congratulations to all our Hunter Pace riders/drivers!

🏆 In first place in the walk/trot division is Candi and Claire Dunnigan with a time of 55.29🏆

🏆 In first place in the driving division is Trish Martin and Lisa Heights with a time of 1.10.30🏆

Thank you so much to everyone who participated and volunteered to help put this year's Hunter Pace together.

09/15/2024

What a successful show today! Our students really showed off all their skills that they've been working on all summer.

🏆 Taking home Grand Champion is Jenavieve Fisher riding Jac Raises The Bar (Gladdy) 🏆

🏆 Reserve Champion goes to Jeziorany Handcock riding Matter of Heart (Ellie) 🏆

Shout out to Rydzyk on Re*****on, Wieliczka on Matter of Heart (Ellie), Campbell on Bean and Bridget on Walker Boy for great patterns and classes!

09/12/2024

Courses are set and ready for the annual Hunter Pace! Opening day is on September 16th. Formal day is September 19th.

If you're interested in riding or driving contact us to get signed up!

09/10/2024

🍂 Happy September 🍂
We have a fun list of events for the month!

September 11th Speed & Action Night

September 13th Jumper Night

September 15th Show Series #4

September 19th Hunter Pace

September 20th - 23rd Fall Colors Group Ride

September 27th - 29th 4th Annual Dr. Edwin & Jean Deer Mackinac Island Memorial Horse Show

As always, events are free for spectators. If you are interested in riding, reach out to us for more information.

08/25/2024

Who wore it better - but through the ages. We love seeing Andrew Layman and Gladdy rocking out the costumes once again!

Heidi Grabemeyer-Layman

08/24/2024

Our Jumper Nights have been a blast all season! A big congratulations to all our riders.

🏆 Results🏆
Campbell and Bean - 23.10
Becca and Remi- 28.9
Bridget & Ellie - 54.32
Jenna & Gladdy - 1:12:08
Jadyn & Remi- 1:12:24

If you're wanting to get in on the action, our next Jumper Night is September 6th at 6:30. Spectators are always welcome!

08/22/2024

Our farrier, Issac Conley will be on the island this Saturday at our facility with an equine dentist if anyone needs an appointment set for a float or farrier work!