Training at Maple Ridge Farm
Training
Specializing in colt starting, Ranch All Around, AQHA All Around, Arabians and Half Arabians.
Full Training
Includes 6 days a week of training - one free lesson a week, we offer a flexible approach, allowing the focus to be on what matters most to you - from desensitization and riding work to a specific problem
Conditioning
Every other day of training or light exercise (focus on what matters most to you - from desensitization and riding work to specific problem solving)
Board - Main Barn
Grain fed twice daily, Daily turn out (weather permitting), Access to fresh water 24/7, Stalls cleaned 6 days a week, Buckets dumped daily/cleaned once a week, Heated barn/arena
Board - Ten Stall
Grain fed twice daily, Daily turn out (weather permitting), Access to fresh water 24/7, Stalls cleaned 6 days a week, Buckets dumped daily/cleaned once a week
Pasture board
Grain fed twice daily, Access to fresh water and 2 Hay Huts 24/7
Lessons
Each lesson gives students hands-on experience, handling about 85% of grooming and tacking themselves under supervision. Lessons tend to begin with a warm-up, followed by riding exercises tailored to skill level and goals, with the instructor guiding every step for safety and effective learning. Students practice balance, control, even specific techniques while building confidence and responsibility. Every ride is designed to maintain and grow riding abilities.
Miniature Lesson
Kids under the age of 6 - 30 minute lesson
Regular Lesson
Partake in basic steps on getting your horse ready to ride, learning the maneuvers and having fun!
Haul-In Lesson
Bring yourself and your horse!
Showing Opportunities
Students enrolled in our lesson program for atleast six months or those who have been in a consistent program, demonstrating progress, may be offered the opportunity to test their skills by attending a horse show with Maple Ridge Farm. Participants will be paired with the horse we determine to be the best fit for their abilities.
MRF attends a variety of shows including, AQHA, APHA, ABRA, IBHA, AHA, ASBA (American saddle bred association) shows. In Michigan, CMHA (central Michigan horseman association), LMHA (lower Michigan horseman association), BHAM (buckskin), EMAA (Easter Michigan Arabian association), MRHA (Michigan Reining Horse Association), and many more
More information about Lessons
Adequate Time
Warm Weather Attire Policy
Warm Weather Attire Policy
Lessons begin promptly at the scheduled time, and any time missed due to late arrival cannot be made up. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson to have adequate time to tack up. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late to your scheduled lesson, you will be required to reschedule.
Warm Weather Attire Policy
Warm Weather Attire Policy
Warm Weather Attire Policy
As warmer weather approaches, we kindly remind all students to adhere to our dress code policy. For safety and professionalism, the following items are not permitted during lessons: shorts, sandals, Crocs, or similar footwear.
Please ensure you arrive in appropriate attire. Failure to comply with the dress code may result in your lesson being rescheduled or denied.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Liability Form
Warm Weather Attire Policy
Liability Form
Completing this form, you acknowledge the risks involved and agree that MRF is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses.
Liability Form located on the home page. if possible complete and bring in when you come for your fi
Lesson Packages
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Maple Ridge Farm & Clearwater Arabians
16890 Hawley Rd, Holly, Michigan 48442, United States
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