MHTA membership discount!
We want to encourage and reward you for joining as a paid member our trail associations in Michigan. Almost every trail we have is because volunteers have stepped up around the state to advocate for and help to maintain. If you belong to any of our trail association member organizations, you can join MHTA for a 1/2 off discount as a single or family member. You can find our trail association members listed below. Thank you for your support of Michigan’s horse trails!
Thank You to Our Business Members
Thank you to our business members. As a trail rider, you can be assured when supporting these businesses, you are helping to support Michigan’s Horse Trails. If you are interested in supporting our mission as a business member, join us today!
Horsehoodies, LLC > horsehoodies.org
Jordan Valley Trail Riding, LLC > jordanvalleytrailriding
K&K Saddlery, LLC > https://www.kksaddleryllc.com/
Mane Match > https://mane-match.com/
Mobile Confidence Course > https://www.confidenthorse.com/
Select Insurance Services > Amy Switzenberg
Sleezy Barb Horsewear > sleezybarbhorsewear.com
Thank You to Our Trail Associations
Michigan’s horse trails are available and accessible for all to enjoy today because of our volunteer equestrian trail organizations. Our trail organizations are made up of hard-working, dedicated, self sacrificing volunteers who have built relationships of mutual respect with land managers throughout Michigan. Most of Michigan’s horse trails and our camps are maintained largely through these volunteer efforts. Without the volunteers who have stepped forward throughout the years, we would not have what we have now. Every trail rider in Michigan should belong to at least one horse trail association to support our trails and more if you can.
Michigan Horse Trails Association is committed to supporting the horse trail organizations of Michigan. Our volunteers have been working for years to unite and advocate for these organizations, identifying all of the organizations and creating a communication channel for all to keep updated on what is happening on Michigan’s horse trails. Please join us today as an organizational member. Check out our offer of event liability insurance for organizational members too!
Allegan County Pleasure Riders > https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064668400611
Back Country Horsemen Pigeon River & Beyond > https://www.facebook.com/groups/bchmi/
Brighton Trail Riders Association > https://brightontrailriders.com/
Fort Custer Horse Friends Association > fchfa.org
Friends of Polly Ann Trail Lapeer > https://www.pollyannlapeer.org/
Great Lake Distance Riding Association > gldrami.org/
Highland Trail Riders Association > highlandtrailriders.com
Hungerford Trail Riders Association > hungerfordtrailriders.org
Ionia Horse Trails Association > https://www.ioniahorsetrailsassociation.org/
Kensington Trail Riders > kensingtontrailriders.org
Mackinac Horseman’s Association > https://www.mackinachorses.org/
Michigan Black Horsemen’s Association > https://michiganblackhorsemen.org/
Michigan Comp Club > https://www.facebook.com/p/Michigan-Comp-Club-61554043071787/
Michigan Trail Riders Association > mtra.org
Michigan Competitive Mounted Orienteering > https://www.facebook.com/groups/279526089934/
Muskegon County Trail Riders Association > https://muskegoncountytrailridersassociation.com/
Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association > hadleyhills.com
Pinckney Trail Riders Association > pinckneytrailriders.com
Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association > plha.info
Proud Lake Trail Riders > proudlaketrailriders.org
Sleeping Bear Equestrian Club > https://www.sleepingbearequestrianclub.org/
Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders Association > shtra.org
Tri-County Horse Association > tri-countyhorseassociation.weebly.com
Upper Peninsula Trail Horse Association > https://www.uptrailhorseassociation.org/
Waterloo Horsemen’s Association > https://waterloohorsemens.com/
Yankee Springs Trail Riders Association > ystra.org
Join us!
New for 2026, single and family members can add on our Virtual Course and MHTA YouTube Channel membership for $60 for the year. You will have access to all 2026 virtual courses and our YouTube channel which will have all past courses available too!
Join Michigan Horse Trails Association as an individual, family, business, or volunteer organization to help support our future work and goals. Learn about volunteer opportunities and participate in important initiatives concerning Michigan’s equestrian trails and campgrounds. Get connected with like-minded riders advocating for the same purposes. MHTA also offers organizational members low-cost public equine event liability insurance to current members.
With membership, you’ll also receive our communications which include email updates, an annual report and be among the first to know about horse trail-related opportunities like seminars and workshops, events, and funding opportunities. You can also help us achieve our goals by submitting a donation.
Organizational Member Event Liability Insurance
Michigan Horse Trails Association offers insurance for MHTA organizational members with officers, directors and at least 10 members and can be purchased for $85/year (Jan 1- Dec 31) which includes MHTA membership. The cost is $45 if the club is already a member. This general liability insurance coverage is offered by Hallmark Insurance Company. Below are some frequently asked questions, however, feel free to contact us if you need additional information. Download and complete the form on the right and email it to michiganhorsetrails@gmail.com.
Insurance FAQs
What does this insurance cover?
This insurance is for MHTA organizational members with officers, directors and at least 10 members and can be purchased for $85/year (Jan 1- Dec 31) which includes membership. Cost is $45 if the club is already a member. This general liability insurance coverage is offered by Hallmark Insurance Company.
What is limit of the coverage?
All associations share a $1,000,000 policy, yearly.
Which activities are covered?
Member-only activities such as meetings, work bees, and practices where the public is not expected to be in attendance. Veterinarian clinics and rental horse activities excluded.
What activities require an additional insurance certificate?
Public Event Days (PED) are activities in which non-members participate, or to which the general public is invited or reasonably expected to be present. Examples are organized trail events such as poker rides, clinics, etc. Parades must be declared as a Public Event Day and have additional costs.
How do we declare PEDs?
Submit the MHTA PED form and $75 fee at least 30 days prior to the event. Coverage includes a setup day (free), event day ($75) and takedown day (free) per event.
What is an Additional Insured?
Usually, a land manager or sanctioning organization where your event is being held. The DNR and USFS are already included with this policy. If you need other additional insureds, the fee is $25 and you will request that with your PED form.
How do I receive a Certificate of Insurance?
You will receive a COI after your PED request form is processed.
How do I cancel or reschedule a PED?
Notify MHTA within 10 days of a canceled PED with the reason for cancellation or rescheduled date to receive a refund or to transfer event fee to another date.