Come Join us on a scenic Trail ride through the wilderness of Northern Michigan! Our trails cross over 90 acres of private property with lots of wild life to be seen. 

Our Trail rides are enjoyed by all levels of riders and are at a walking pace only. 

Led Rider = A Guide provided by CJ's Stable walking your horse

1. Our 10-15 Minute Pony/Horse Rides: Perfect for little ones who are not quite old enough for a longer ride, or even for adults who are new to horseback riding.  They can be enjoyed in the round pen or on the trails. These short Rides can also be offered for Group Birthday Parties! Each horse will be led (hand-walked) by a guide.

   • $15/Rider 3yrs+

   • $5 Double rider ( Child riding with parent) - 2-3 yrs 

   • Holiday $20/Rider 3yrs+, double $10

2. 30 Minute Trail Ride: A great option for someone just starting out or a group that has younger children who wont make an hour trail ride. We do offer these at Private events for smaller groups. There is also an option to have a guide Lead (Hand-walk) your horse, this can be for adults or children. If you do need to add a Led Rider to your reservation please contact stable to add them to your reservation. 

   • $30/Rider  10yrs+ 

   • $40/Led Rider - any age 

   • $10 Double Rider - 2-3 yrs

   • Holiday $40/Rider 10yrs+, $50/Led Rider, $15 double rider 

3. 1 hour Trail Ride:  The perfect length to enjoy the trails by horse back! 10yrs+ ( if you do have a child that is under 10 OR even an adult who is not comfortable and would like to join ask the stable about having a Guide Lead (Hand-walk) the horse.

   • $45/Rider 10yrs+ 

   • $55/Led Rider - any age

   • $10 Double Rider - 2-3 yrs

   • Holiday $55/Rider 10yrs+, $65/led rider, $15 double 

Have a larger group and not everyone is physically able or wanting to ride horses? We may be able to accommodate by adding a wagon to the ride. This allows the whole group to enjoy the trails together. 

Holiday Dates

For your safety Helmets are required and are provided by CJ's Stable. 

If you do have your own helmet you are welcome to bring your own ASTM F1163-Standard and SEI-certified helmet. 

(Winter- Wear a thin hat to fit under the helmet, make sure your hat does not have a yarn ball on top)

Do I really have to wear a helmet? YES this is for each riders safety

Riders are required to Follow instructions & control own horse (OR reserve a guide to walk the horse for an additional cost ). 

For the safety and enjoyment of all our riders, we kindly ask that all participants follow the instructions given by our trail guides. If a rider is unable to follow instructions or safely control their horse, our guides reserve the right to adjust the ride as needed, which may include ending the ride early. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to ensure a positive experience for everyone!

Riders MUST be able to sit straight and balanced on a horse to ride, and be able to hang on to the horses reins

STABLE RESERVES THE RIGHT to 

• Add a guide to walk your horse when needed. 

• End a ride early

• Remove a rider from the ride

• 2-3 yrs of age can ride double with a parent as long as together they fall under the weight requirements. A Guide is required to walk your horse. 

• 4-9 yrs old we require a guide (provided by the stable) to walk their horse. 

• 10 yrs + can ride on their own

• Any age rider can request a guide to walk their horse. This must be requested in advance. 

If a rider does not seem comfortable CJ's Stable reserves the right to walk your horse for the safety of the rider.

A guide walking a horse is $10 

Max Weight 220 lbs (BMI 34) - 

Draft horse Max Weight 260 lbs (BMI 34) - currently have 1 draft horse for trail rides

Please be honest about your weight, this is for your safety and the horses safety, we do have a scale at the barn. If your height and weight is above the guidelines listed here, you wont be able to ride and you wont be eligible for a refund. 

Body Mass Index & Riding

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure for human body shape based on an individual's mass and height. As it relates to horseback riding, as a rider's BMI increases, their center of gravity gets higher, thereby reducing the rider's ability to stabilize themselves in the saddle. Because horseback riding is a physical sport, it is critical that we evaluate each rider's BMI when determining if he or she can safely negotiate the trail. Physical fitness is one of many factors that determine your ability to safely participate. We reserve the right to decline service to any individual that, in the opinion of the management, cannot be safely accommodated.

Fully clothed, the BMI can not exceed 34 AND rider's maximum total weight may not exceed 220 lbs (or 260 for a draft horse). We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. These restrictions are for the safety and comfort of our guests & our horses and are in no way meant to cause embarrassment or ill will. 

Call us for special considerations. 

we do understand BMI does not account for every situation. if you feel you are above the standard BMI guideline and are fit and balanced to ride please contact us.

We do have 1 large draft horses that may be able to accommodate a taller/heavier rider

Please click HERE for a BMI calculator or see the chart below

If you have any questions please contact stable 231-839-2164