Events & Clinics
LK Horsesense - April 25-26, 2026
Dust off your saddles and join us for the first clinic of the year! Bring your own horse or rent a school horse. Groundwork all day Saturday, working up to the saddle Sunday.
Saturday | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Costs
$300 for the weekend! Limited lessons available both days upon request for an additional fee.
FREE to audit!
Katherine Michels - May 9-10, 2026
Rising Hope Equestrian Center is proud to be hosting Katherine Michels! We are lucky to have her as one of our in-house trainers. She has years of experience in the Dressage arena and a vast knowledge of other disciplines. Whether you’re looking to work on taking your horse over jumps, working cattle, or elevated dressage movements, Katherine ties together dressage and horsemanship principles to find the best path for both you and your horse.
Come join us in working on bettering body mechanics and balance for both you and your horse. This clinic is a great way to start off the spring with finding a way to ride your horse that feels good for their body.
Costs
$70 per class per hour for private lessons with time slots. Trailer & haul in fees to the barn.
FREE to audit!
Kip Fladland - June 5-7, 2026
Kip Fladland was born and raised in Montana. He has spent the last 30+ years working with and riding horses. He has been a student of Ray Hunt and Buck Brannaman's style of horsemanship; working exclusively with Buck for 5 years. Kip's main focus is starting colts under saddle, working with problem horses, and conducting clinics. Many of the horses he has trained have progressed into careers in dressage, hunter/jumper, 3-day eventing, reining, cow work, cutting, and trail riding. The techniques in Kip's classes are applicable to all riding disciplines and horse activities.
Fundimental Horsemanship | 9:00 am - Noon
Horsemanship 1 (H1) | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Costs
$600 per class per person
$250 non-refundable pre-registration deposit is required per person per class to reserve a spot in the clinic.
$25 audit per person per day
Buster & Sheryl McLaury - July 23-26, 2026
We are pleased to welcome back Buster & Sheryl McLaury for a horsemanship and cattle working clinic! The cost is $675 which covers four three hour days with these amazing horseman. $275 deposit is nonrefundable. Auditing is $30 / day. For more information head to the link below.
Horsemanship One | 9:00 am - Noon
Horsemanship Two/Cattle Working | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Buck Brannaman - September 11-13, 2026
$750 paid in full. Email buckbrannaman.nomi@gmail.com
Foundation Horsemanship | 9:00 am - Noon
Horsemanship One | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Auditors welcome, $30 per day.
FREE Public Q & A with Buck Saturday, September 12th | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Dusty Dogs food truck available for breakfast & lunch.
Clinic Stalls & Camping
We have stalls available for $40 per night and camping $40 per night with limited plug-ins. Anyone hauling in to the property is required to have a negative Coggins and vaccinated with five-way and flu/rhino. Strangles and Potomac are optional. Please contact Rising Hope for more info.
Other nearby lodging can be found at the Best Western of Harbor Springs, the Highlands of Harbor Springs, the Colonial Inn, Otis Harbor Springs, or Airbnb.