Leasing

The Lease-A-Horse and the Share-A-Horse Lease Programs were conceived to help alleviate a need on Mackinac Island for riding horses for families and for horseback riding lessons. In doing so, we have developed this pilot program with the cooperation of several Island horsemen. The MHA will act as liaison between the interested individuals and the horse owners. We will do all of the paper work, arrange leases, and support both parties in making this process go as smoothly as possible.

An addendum to the lease will allow the MHA the use of your leased horse for no more than ten hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis for riding lessons. The MHA has leased the Mission Hill Stable from Mackinac island Carriage Tours, Inc. to provide a place to board the leased horses. A separate board agreement will be needed to reserve a stall space for your horse. this agreement will provide a stall, turnout time, feed, stall cleaning and feedings twice daily. The MHA and the owner of your leased horse will not be responsible for veterinary service during the lease and board period.

If you are planning on a participating in the Lease-A-Horse or the Share-AHorse
program in the summer of 2008, the following information is provided
to help you in the process.

But you say, "Make it easy for me!" If you want to download all the forms at once, click here for an all-inclusive PDF of the forms that you need to complete for leasing.

Here are the forms separately:

Introduction to Horse Leasing (Please download and read this document for more information.)

• 2008 Leasing fees are below for your convenience. This fee covers
  the earliest start date of June 1 ending no later than August 31.
• To best allow MHA to plan for your leased horse, we are requiring a
  deposit of $200.00 per lease. This will help defray the costs and time
  associated with finding the right horses for the program, for
  transportation to and from the Island and for deposits on our leased
  horses. This fee will be deducted from your lease fees upon
  completion of your leasing agreement.
• When leasing a horse, you must fill out the following documents:
  • Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Equine Lease Deposit form. This
    form and a check made out to Mackinac Horsemen’s Association in
    the amount of $200.00 must be returned no later than April 15th,
    2008. (stamped envelope included)
  • MHA Agreement and Liability Release Form
  • Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Boarding Contract and Liability
    Release
  • Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Equine Lease
  • City of Mackinac Island Release, Assumption of Risk and
    Indemnification Agreement
  • Mackinac Horsemen’s Association Agreement and Liability Waiver
    and Release Form
  • MHA Membership Form
  • If under 18 years of age:
  • 4-H Membership Form, Mackinac County, 2008
  • MHA & 4H Horse Club Handbook. Please read and sign with
    your child.

This year, our goal is to assure we have a firm idea of the number of horses
we will need for the leasing program as early as possible. This will allow us
adequate time to find horses suitable to our needs. Therefore, completing
the pre-lease agreement and returning it along with your deposit check in
the envelope provided would be greatly appreciated.

2008 Leasing fees are as follows. This fee covers the earliest start date of June 1 ending no later than August 31.

MHA Leasing Fees, 2008

Lease-A-Horse: $1750 includes:

• The exclusive use of one horse, other than scheduled lessons times and Mackinac Island Horse Show (Leasee has first option on all class choices).
• 8 weeks of lessons for one person ($200.00 value).
• Board for 3 months ($600.00 value) (additional board will be charged, if horse stays longer).
• One full shoeing and one reset ($180.00 value).
• Includes hoof dressing and fly spray ($30.00).
• Does not include vet bills incurred by leasee’s cause or additional shoeing.
• Does not include treats, shampoo or grooming products.

Share-A-Lease: $950 includes:

• The sharing of one horse, other than scheduled lessons and the M.I. Horse Show. (Lease members have first option on class choices).
• 8 weeks of lessons for one person ($200.00 value).
• Board for 3 months ($300.00 value) (additional board will be charged, if horse stays longer).
• Portion of one full shoeing and 1 reset ($90.00 value).
• Includes hoof dressing and fly spray ($15.00).
• Does not include vet bills incurred by leasee’s cause or additional shoeing.
• Does not include treats, shampoo or grooming products.
  

Additional Information:

• Leasees must be members of the Mackinac Horsemen’s Association and the Mackinac 4-H Horse Club (4-H dues included in lesson fee - $10.00).
• For planning purposes, please contact Leanne Brodeur before April 1st, if you have a desire to lease.
• All leases must be paid in advance as follows:
  In full at lease signing.
• When you lease a horse, you must fill out both the Horse Lease and Boarding Contract.

This lease program is for members of MHA only. If you are visiting Mackinac and wish to rent a riding horse by the hour, please contact Cindy's Riding Stable or Jack's Livery.

For more details, please contact the Director.