The Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse would not be possible without our many volunteers and caretakers of our "kings," the horses!. We are assembling bios and photos of these valuable helpers. If you are a volunteer and have not submitted your bio and photo, please email info@mackinachorses.org.
Maryanke Alexander
Maryanke Alexander, living in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with her husband Paul, 3 dogs, 4 cats and 6 horses, has 5 children. We have been summer residents of Mackinac Island for the past 6 years. More information... |
Jack Armstrong
Jack and his wife Terrie have had their home on the Island for 11 years. Jack and Terrie have three children, Collin and Hailey attending the Mackinac Island Public School and Jordan at Michigan State University
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Lisa Brock
As a lifetime lover of horses, it is a dream come true to have my Quarter Horse mare, Rosie and Friesian Sport horse gelding, Ringo, in my life. More information... |
Leanne Brodeur
Leanne Brodeur, year round permanent resident of the Island, graduated from Mackinac Island Public School in 1972. More information... |
Robin Clinton
I'm Robin Clinton, Owner and trainer at Shivering Cactus Riding Center, in Mesick, MI. I was born and raised in MI, and actually caught horse fever pretty early on. Actually at age 3, my mom used to put me on the back of her old, half-blind pony "Satin" lead me down the track then let us go! Since then horses have become a central fixture in my life. More information... |
Patricia Martin (Trish)
Patricia Martin (Trish), grew up on Mackinac Island and lives there year round. She has continually had horses since the age of eight. More information... |
Leesa Massman
Leesa earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University and served as coordinator for the Michigan Horse Show Judges Program. More information...
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Clay Meier
View information about Clay Meier at his website... |
Ben Mosley
Ben Mosley is the Head Coachman for the Historic Grand Hotel and year round resident of Mackinac Island. More information... |
Marta Olson
Marta Olson is a long-time member of the Mackinac Horsemen's Association and a former board member. She grew up living in Fort Mackinac during the summers with her parents. More information... |
Steve Rilenge
Having had owned a horse in my early years and with my experiance as a building contractor and owning a home on Mackinac, became facinated with the "Mackinac Island Horse Culture". More information... |
Lin Sheppard
Lin Sheppard’s love of horses goes back as far as she can remember. More information... |
Richard Shrake
- Creator of the Resistance Free® Training & Riding methods
- Judge of 16 World Championship Shows for 5 major breeds
- Teacher at over 4000 clinics
- Demonstrator at over 300 Horse Expos & Fairs nationwide
- Author of four best-selling equestrian books
Visit his website... |
Michelle Stuck
Michelle Stuck will be riding Gysbert. Michelle bought her Mackinac cottage on the fall of 1999. More information... |
Karen Waite
Karen Waite is a product of the Michigan 4-H Program. Her primary project focus was horses, along with Teen Leadership and various other projects. More information... |
