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(248) 924-9946
Barn landline: 248-800-4055


NO PUBLIC RIDES. WE OFFER LESSONS & LEASING

Horses & Ponies for sponsorship or lease

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PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY

Our barn is laid back, with a friendly atmosphere of caring families, enjoying the wonderful world of horses. 40 yrs experience. Lifetime of equine studies, specializing in the natural rider and horse, expertise in Dressage, Hunter/Jumpers, Eventing, Showing, offering humane horse training, teaching experience my entire lifetime, as an owner/operator of accredited and certified, formal riding schools programs.

Our services include horse and pony leasing, riding lessons, and special programs. We start riders from age 2 and have small Welsh ponies to teach on. All levels and ages welcome. Inquire about our new discounted programs today! All lessons are private due to the pandemic, for the safety of all, we adhere to strict protocols and guidelines and masks and gloves are required.

ALL SERVICES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!  

Please leave us a voicemail, or email us for more information to

request an appointment 248-845-8743

hopehorseparkEquestrian@gmail.com

 

POLICIES AND CONDITIONS 

**ALL RIDERS REQUIRED TO WEAR HELMETS provided,

 OUTDOOR CLOTHING REQUIREMENT S FOR SAFETY(SEE BELOW)*

Consistent with N.A.H.A . (North American Horseman's Association)

guidelines, we cannot accommodate riders who are over 240 lbs+. 

 Classes will be on time and start immediately, Late arrivals will ride a shorter time (i.e., lesson time will not be extended).

All riders must be able to follow directions.

For safety, we will cancel riding for weather warnings OR ADVISORIES

(I.E: heat, thunderstorms, or high winds). 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO  cancel WITHOUT NOTICE IN EMERGENCIES OR WEATHER ADVISORIES.

 ALL SERVICES ARE CREDITED ONLY. NO REFUNDS  per our policies

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE. 

 ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE

SERVICES

SERVICES

Safety

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Breakaway stirrups

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Safety vests

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Long pants required

(breeches suggested)

Helmets required. 

We use & recommend: Back on Track Trauma Void

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Closed-toe shoes required

(paddock or long boots suggested)

HORSE LEASING & SHOWING

Horseback riding lesson $65 rider, 1-hour maximum

One hour session, HORSEMANSHIP CLASS Includes riding for 30 minutes and 30 minutes UNMOUNTED learning to approach, halter, tack, groom and lead a pony or horse. Learn barn safety and horse safety.

this is not just a riding lesson, learning the nature of the horse AND their behavior. we group beginners and experienced riders together as it is beneficial that our experienced students assist and teach by example.

students who can tack on their own have more riding time. 

 please come 5 mins early to Fit a helmet and get your tack box,

leasing $225-375 month

1/4 lease

-Month to month-no contract - no additional fees $275 - 1 lease ride/week or 4 monthly

-6 month lease term contract , plus additional fees  $250 -1 lease ride/week or 4 monthly

-12 month lease term contract plus additional fees $225- 1 lease ride a week or 4 monthly

1/2 lease

Month to month-no contract - no additional fees $375 - 2 lease ride/week or 8 monthly

-6 month lease term contract , plus additional fees  $350 -2 lease ride/week or 8 monthly

-12 month lease term contract plus additional fees $325- 2 lease ride a week or 8 Monthly

Lessees are expected to pay shared costs:

farrier fee, $25 every 8 weeks

wormer $10 every 8 weeks

 teeth floating  $100 year

yearly shots $100 year 

FAMILY LEASE $350 MONTH - 1 lease  SHARE ride/ week or 4 monthly- WITH A 6 MONTH TERM CONTRACT REQUIRED AND NO ADDITIONAL FEES MONTHLY

SHARE A HORSE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY, PLAY, VISIT, BRUSH, LEAD, RIDE , PONY RIDES, ETC

 

All equipment (tack, helmets) and cost of horse board and care (meds/supplements etc) is included in the lease fee.

All leasing packages must be bought with lessons unless AN experienced rider, capable OF riding independently and/or under supervision by parent.  Lease rides are for a one HOUR  maximum in the arena and/or on the trail.  For additional rides/week, please inquire about lease options and pricing. 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PLEAse inquire: SENIOR ACTIVE AGING PROGRAMS​, TOURS, RELAXED PICNIC & LEAD RIDE, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, ETC. 

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICES TO ANYONE.  NO REFUNDS AND ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.  NO RIDERS OVER 240 LBS.

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

H.O.P.E. Horsepark was started by the Chislett family in 2016. The name, H.O.P.E., standing for "Hold on, Pain Ends", was inspired by Colin Chislett, who has been battling stage 4 cancer over the past few years. Our mission is to help heal others by bringing them back to nature, using the healing power of horses. 

We are primarily a sanctuary that offers horses and ponies a second chance in life. Our herd is mostly rehabs. Some came in completely broken - physically and spiritually. We spend years learning their nature and their health needs and then if appropriate and by falling in love we often place our special needs horses. Our philosophy is not to teach how to ride only, but to teach how to care for all conditions in the lifetime of the horse. Some horses rehab completely and some never come back, and after many years still fight from their past scars from abuse or neglect. We try to place each one if needed to the perfect match and forever home after a long trial period for suitability and education. We are proud that we use horses that are special needs and believe that our students are educated in all aspects of horse life. Our students learn to recognize the nature of the horse by their mood, communication, and behavior that is read (non verbally), and respected. Kids at age 5 learn to "read the equine " by expression alone and this is our philosophy as some days they hurt, have bad days, are grumpy and sore and we allow them to express themselves and be heard and respected as a majestic animal. In this environment, humans and animals learn to express their inner energy through thought and awareness of behavior - a silent powerful communication so forgotten in modernization yet the most powerful language expressed by life ...our natures.                               

                                                                                                                                    -Rona-Jane Chislett

Rona-Jane Chislett: Owner, Riding School Manager, Head Trainer & Instructor

Rona has been riding since age 5, and has been involved with riding schools for 38 years. Rona’s expertise is in equine behavior, rehabilitation, dressage, training, hunter/jumpers, and eventing. Since 1998, Rona has been certifying and accrediting instructors and facilities for safety, horseback riding, and equine management. Rona has had an internationally accredited and certified program in every state and has ridden with numerous Olympic, international and national riders. She has trained the youngest kids in the country to become certified and to compete, has done equine therapy, and has a specialty in fixing broken horses – spiritually, physically, and mentally. She has lifetime studies in biomechanics, equine health, and riding schools, and has studied disciplines including psychiatry, child psychology, neuroscience and quantum physics at several universities.

REVIEWS & PHOTOS

REVIEWS, NEWS,  & PHOTOS

REVIEWS

 

  • "[My child has learned] not just not how to ride the horses but about the horses... how to treat them... it stems through any animal and through schooling and discipline" "Rona is an amazing teacher... is one of the best people I have ever seen with a child".  -This means a lot coming from Ashley S., who is not only a parent but is a childcare director (Rainbow Childcare Center). Thanks Ashley! We love having you and your son in the barn!

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  • "Wonderful, welcoming staff. My daughter and I had a wonderful time riding the trails. Rona was extremely kind and my daughter is looking forward to taking lessons with her." -Thank you Julia F.! We are glad to have you as a part of our barn family!

  • "My 10 year old daughter has been taking riding lessons with Rona since September and has fallen in love with the sport.  Not only does she love being around the horses but she loves being around Rona and everyone involved with HOPE Horsepark.  This is a family environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable." -Thank you Jenny V.! We love watching Delanie grow as a young rider and strong young lady!

NEWS

  • HOPE Horsepark is proud to partner with Detroit Horse Power, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to use the power of horses to expand opportunities for Detroit's children. Visit: http://www.detroithorsepower.org/. Please see the below album for pictures from the DHP event that HOPE Horsepark hosted on October 14, 2018. Thank you to all of our dedicated barn families and volunteers for making this event a huge success! 

  • HOPE Horsepark is proud to partner with Canterbury on the Lake Retirement community to kickoff a new senior riding program. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers for helping to put smiles on faces!!

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  • HOPE Horsepark is proud to partner with EQUINETY. Their amino-acid Horse XL High Performance Formula helps your horse heal at a cellular level. This could be a softer, shinier coat, more muscle, faster recovery, strong hooves. Whatever your horse needs. TRY TODAY: Visit: http://www.teamequinety.com/hopehorsepark

BARN FAMILY

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Every single member of our barn family has volunteered to help care for our herd and we are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. 

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CONTACT US

CONTACT US

Address: 3735 Metamora Rd., Oxford, Michigan, 48371 (across from Devil Ridge Golf Course, off of Metamora Rd)

 

Email: hope4horsepark@gmail.com

Tel: (248) 924-9946

Barn: (248) 800-4055 (for deliveries, arrivals, or emergency)

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HOURS:

 

**By appointment only**

Sun - Thursday: 9am - 9pm

Friday: 9am - 6pm (or sunset)

Sat: 6pm (or sunset) - 10 pm

Open year round

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