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Saddle Up Your Horse with Oakland County’s Equestrian Map

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A woman smiles at the camera while she snuggles up against a white horse's neck. In the background, leaves are beginning to turn fall colors.

Oakland County equestrian enthusiasts of all abilities, from beginners to professionals, can find a number of local resources to support their love of horses. Oakland County is just the place with more than 40 locations for boarding, training, lessons, equine therapy, or group outings. Several stables and ranches are located in and around the county; see the list below to learn more.

List of Equestrian Locations in Oakland County

This interactive map, created by Oakland County’s award-winning GIS team, also provides locations such as equestrian trails, feed and supply stores, saddlery locations, and veterinary care. Click on the map below to find a location near you, or discover a new equestrian destination to visit.

Equestrian Map

Looking for a trail to take a horseback ride? Check out an equestrian trail at one of the horse-friendly Oakland County Parks locations: Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, and Rose Oaks. Or plan a trip along the popular Paint Creek Trail or Polly Ann Trail. Click on the map below to find even more trails and zoom in to find an equestrian trail near you.

Equestrian Map in Oakland County zoomed in to show horse-friendly trails.

Do you know of any other equestrian locations in the Oakland County area? Let us know via Facebook or Twitter, contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com, or leave a comment below.

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Mental Health First Aid Training

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More likely than not, your workplace is prepared for a physical crisis – smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, AED devices – but is it prepared for a mental health crisis?

Businesses and organizations in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties can receive FREE mental health first aid training from Training and Treatment Innovations, a private, not-for-profit agency that has been providing specialty mental health services and training in Michigan since 1987. Through a generous grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health, individuals, businesses, and organizations can receive comprehensive, hands-on training from professionals.

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