Getting Started
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After filling out an experience-related questionnaire, our staff will assign you a horse that best suits you.​
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After selecting the duration of drive you prefer, you'll be shown a map in detail, of your route.​
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With your map in-hand, step into your buggy as our friendly staff drive around the first corners, explaining and demonstrating proper driving techniques and answering any questions before handing over the lines.
Driving Options
Selecting the right drive for your party.
One hour
Our shortest drive, this interior-only drive is filled with Mackinac's beauty. Sites include: Grand Hotel, Carriage Tours big barns, Island cemeteries, Skull Cave, Fort Mackinac, Michigan's Governor's Residence.
Hour-and-a-half
Another interior-only route, in addition to the beauty witnessed in our hour-long drive, you'll pass through the Arch Rock area en-route to the unrivaled Straits of Mackinac views offered from the East Bluff.
Hour and three-quarters
Our shortest lakeshore route, you'll point your horse west, taking in breathtaking views. Turning inland at British Landing, Mackinac's wooded tranquility continues past Wawashkamo golf course and the Battlefield of 1814. Returning to the stable throught Mackinac's residential neighborhood.
Two hour
A scenic combination of natural beauty and historic sites, enjoy the lakeshore, then the interior highlights of the one-hour route; Mackinac's cemeteries, Skull Cave, etc.
Two-and-a-half hours
The 'full tour' encompasses the sites of the lakeshore, followed by the State Park sites highlighted in our hour-and-a-half route, culminating with East Bluff views before meandering behind Fort Mackinac, past the beautiful Grand Hotel and returning to Jack's.
*Please note times are approximations. Routes/times are subject to varying availability, including but not limited to: time of day/year, construction, weather, etc.
Saddle Horse Information
Horseback riding is offered May- Labor Day.
Visit Cindy's Riding Stable after Labor Day.
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Before assigning you a horse to ride we will ask you to fill out a short riding questionnaire.​
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Please be honest in answering the questions. We will then do our best to match you with a horse that fits your skill level.​
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We are only able to accommodate riders under 220 pounds.​
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Children must be at least 10 years old and 50 inches tall in order to ride with us. ​
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Riding helmets are an important safety accessory for horseback riding and we encourage you to wear them. We have helmets available for your use.
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We encourage, but do not require closed-toe shoes and long pants.
*Please note: The ONLY type of saddle horse reservations we take are same-day, in-person. Advanced reservations either by phone or in person are not accepted.
Ride Lengths
With differing ride lengths, we recommend choosing the ride most comfortable for everyone in your party.
Hour-and-a-half
Somewhat less novice friendly, the hour-and-a-half ride doesn't simply add time to the hour route, but explores some of the less traveled parts of Mackinac Island.
Two-Hour
Our longest and least novice friendly, our two hour ride allows experienced riders to see the farthest reaches of Mackinac.
One-Hour
Our minimum time-wise, and most novice friendly, the one-hour trail ride treats guests to Mackinac Island State Park trails, and roughly 3 miles of beautiful Mackinac scenery.
Prices