MSB Riding Academy

Howell, Michigan - 15+ Years In The Saddle

The Program Horses

Meet the Lesson Horses

Every horse in our program is selected for patience, temperament, and teachability. Horses, tack, and guidance are always provided.

Emerald, Arabian mare used for beginner riding lessons at MSB Riding Academy in Howell, Michigan

Emerald Cut

"Emerald"

2003 - Purebred Arabian Mare

Emerald is the heart of the program, kind, patient, and the safest horse anyone can learn on regardless of age. She helped build MSB from scratch and has introduced more riders to the saddle than any other horse in the barn.

All agesBeginnersLittle Riders
Shai, Arabian mare used for western riding lessons at MSB Riding Academy in Howell, Michigan

MSU Shai Girl

"Shai"

2008 - Purebred Arabian Mare

Friendly, attention-loving, and always first at the gate, Shai connects deeply with the right rider. She is a western mount with a big personality and a genuine bond with her students.

Select ridersWesternYoung riders
Whoz, Half-Arabian Saddlebred gelding used for English and saddleseat lessons at MSB Riding Academy

Whoz Your Daddy

"Whoz"

2003 - Half-Arabian / Saddlebred Gelding

Whoz is bold, spirited, and deeply loyal to riders he knows and trusts. He is clever enough to test someone new, which makes him a genuinely educational ride once you have earned his respect.

IntermediateSaddleseatEnglish
Lane, a calm young mare used for western riding lessons at MSB Riding Academy in Howell, Michigan

"Lane"

Young mare - Western all-around

Lane is our youngest horse here. She is calm, sweet, and very smart. She is coming along in training, already youth friendly, and developing into our western all-around horse.

Young ridersWesternCalm
Artie, a relaxed half-Arabian lesson horse used for western riding at MSB Riding Academy

"Artie"

Half-Arabian - Western pleasure

Artie is a very relaxed western pleasure half-Arabian. He can jog all day long and is exceptionally youthful and beginner friendly, which makes him a steady fit for riders building confidence.

BeginnersWesternYouth friendly
Zenzo, a purebred Arabian lesson horse specializing in huntseat pleasure at MSB Riding Academy

"Zenzo"

Purebred Arabian - Huntseat pleasure specialist

Zenzo is a big purebred Arabian that specializes in huntseat pleasure. He has an exceptionally calm, non-reactive disposition and a show record pages long with many Class A and national top placings in huntseat and sidesaddle.

HuntseatSaddleseatShow horse
Legacy, an older half-Arabian lesson horse at MSB Riding Academy in Howell, Michigan

"Legacy"

Older half-Arabian - Beginner prospect

Legacy is a rescue from a killpen. After rehabbing badly neglected and foundered hooves through 2025 and 2026, he is slowly getting back into work and has a strong chance of becoming a great beginner mount for both adult and youth riders.

BeginnersAdult ridersYouth riders
Steppin, Arabian gelding for English and western riding lessons at MSB Riding Academy

MSU Steppin' Out

"Steppin"

2011 - Purebred Arabian Gelding

The youngest of the crew and the most recent addition, Steppin has a long show history in English, western, and showmanship. He is well-trained, easy going, and a safe fit for advanced beginners.

Advanced beginnerEnglishWesternShowmanship
Taz, Arabian Hackney pony for saddleseat lessons and show ring training at MSB Riding Academy

EA Tazer Gun

"Taz"

2005 - Arabian / Hackney Pony - 15.2hh

Taz is a stout, powerful saddleseat specialist with all the flash the discipline demands. He loves his job and is a great partner for confident youth riders heading toward the show ring.

Confident youthSaddleseatShow ring

All lessons start with a free barn walkthrough. Meet Melinda, tour the barn, and get matched to the right horse.

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Come see the horses, tour the barn, and talk through the right lesson fit with Melinda before you commit to anything.

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