2022 Last Call Fall Colors Group Ride
Tuesday, Oct. 4th - Friday, Oct. 7th
We are pleased to be offering the Last Call Fall Colors Group Ride across Mackinac Island in 2022! Come relax on the island with us and ride over 60+ miles of beautiful trails lined with the brilliant fall colors of Northern Michigan.
We will explore the history of the island, beautiful rock formations, and the serene shoreline.
Retreat to an island paradise on the Great Lakes!
Last Call Fall Colors Group Ride
Tuesday, Oct. 4th - Friday, Oct. 7th
Tuesday
Check in to the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center, take a horse-drawn taxi downtown and enjoy a relaxing evening on the island or join us for an optional guided trail ride.
Wednesday
Learn about the history of Mackinac Island and join us for a ride to Fort Holmes, Rifle Range, Fort Mackinac, and through the bluffs. Then join us for an afternoon ride and visit the island’s unique treasures such as Arch Rock, Skull Cave, and Sugar Loaf Rock. Fall colors will line all the trails and give serene color to our rides.
Thursday
Join us for a morning trail ride through Soldier's Garden, Tranquil Bluff, and Juniper Trails.
Thursday Evening
You are invited to a banquet-style cookout at the barn on Thursday evening. Fun, food, friends, and horses!
Friday
Arrive to the stable to prepare for departure on the ferry back to the mainland.
Host Facility Fees
Full Participation - Bring your Horse
$475.00 Includes a 3 nights all-inclusive overnight lodging for your horse, ferry transportation for your horse, 4 guided trail rides, use of a host facility bike, Wednesday and Thursday lunch, and admission for 1 person to a banquet-style cookout at the barn on Thursday evening. Guests will need to make their own hotel accommodations and personal transportation for themselves, additional guests and luggage.
Please direct any questions to info@mackinachorses.org.
Facility Amenities for you and your horse to enjoy:
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Stall or run-in or turnout will be available for your horse
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Hay & Grain available
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Access to freshwater 24/7
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Stall bedding
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Use of wash rack
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Space for storing tack
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Use of round pen & Arena for warmup
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Restrooms on property
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Use of Kitchen
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Guided Tour of Facility and Horses Through History Museum by Request
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Trail Guide Map with over 70+ miles of trail
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Concessions will be available for purchase
Traveling with Your Horse Documents
Owners MUST provide the following before they can unload their horses onto Mackinac Island:
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A negative Coggins that is current
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Proof of Rabies vaccination (within 1 year of arrival)
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Proof of EVH-1 vaccination (within 1 year but no sooner than 30 days before arrival)
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Proof of Strangles vaccination ( within 1 year of arrival or note from Veterinarian stating your horse is free from contagious disease)
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Proof of all vaccinations
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30 day health certificate for out-of-state horses which must be signed by a veterinarian stating your horse is free of contagious disease
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Waiver and Release Form
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Stable Rules
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Stall Reservation Form
Please email info@mackinachorses.org for more information and availability. We highly recommend that these documents be scanned and emailed to us no later than 2 week prior to your arrival.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation up to 60 days prior to the event start date results in a 50% refund, not including the $50.00 non-refundable deposit due at registration. There are no refunds for a cancellation 60 days or less before the event start date.
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