Training at Simple Times

Prices start at $25 a ride/session - one hour of training/evaluation

Package prices are the best way to go and are as follows:

  Half Training Schedule - $240.00 a month includes 3 rides/sessions a week including any lunging, etc.

  Full Training Schedule -  $360.00 a month includes 5 rides/sessions a week including any lunging, etc.

Please call or email for details - These fees do not include vet calls, farrier, worming, any additional boarding(see boarding/lesson fees), etc.

Carly Nettle of Cedarwood Performance Horses does much of the training here at Simple Times. You can see her Bio under Boarding/Lessons.

Carly currently serves folks in Flint, Burton, Swartz Creek, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Linden, Holly, Goodrich, Davison and the surrounding communities.

Leasing at Simple Times 

Prices start at $100 a month for you to have your own horse for a day each week - call or email for more information and details.

   Partial Lease - $100.00 per month - 1 day per week riding

   Half Lease - $250.00 - - 3 days per week riding

We always recommend that you take your lease day on a different day than your riding lesson. This will enable you to have the most time you can with the horse that you lease.

Leases do most often require that you take riding lessons with an instructor. Please call and talk to Christina for more info and any questions.

Purchasing a Horse

Purchasing a horse is a huge responsibility... We would be happy to help you with your purchase. A few $ spent in having an expert assist you with your purchase is often many $$ saved in the long run. Please call or email for details and information.

Boarding at Simple Times

With it's family oriented, child friendly atmosphere and commitment to excellence in care and cleanliness, you won't go wrong at Simple Times Farm. Your horse is treated like one of our own, receiving individualized care and attention. We have both pasture and stall board available. Prices start at just $200 per month for pasture board and $300 a month for stall board. Call or email for additional details!

Whether you are looking for a conscientious boarding facility or want to lease a horse, we can serve you. Our staff will help you select the options best suited to your needs and even find a suitable horse fitted to your your skill level if you are in the market for a steed of your own.

Simple Times currently serves folks in Flint, Swartz Creek, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Linden, Holly, Goodrich, Davison and the surrounding communities.

Services Available: Daily Turnout with Stall Board / Quality Grass Hay and Grain Twice Daily / Optional 3rd Feeding / Your Supplements Added at no Charge / Natural Fly Eliminators / Horse Training / Personal Instructors / 60 x 180 Indoor Arena with Observation Area / 100 x 150 Outdoor Arena / 1/2 Mile Outdoor Track / Basic Trails / Owners and Managers On Site / Equi-Lease Program / Competitive Pricing / Group Outings and Birthday Packages . . .

Lessons/Riding Instruction at Simple Times

At Simple Times we are sure to give each rider the chance to excel. Many of our new students have quickly established themselves as contenders in local and regional show circuits.

Students at Simple Times know how to ride, are fit for riding, and are taught to understand and care for their horses.

Lesson/Riding Instruction Prices

   $35 for private lessons 

   $25 for private lessons (1/2 hour)

   $25/person for Group lessons (up to 3 riders) if available

   Buy a pack of lessons (7) get your 8th free! - available for private lessons only

Lessons include 60 minutes of full instruction including groundwork and riding time. Our instructors are thorough and engaging. Tack is provided. Students should avoid loose or baggy clothing and wear boots with at least 1/2” heel.

Leasing at Simple Times 

Prices start at $100 a month for you to have your own horse for a day each week - call or email for more information and details or go to our Training/Leasing page

Meet our instructors

Carly Nettle(above on the left) rode her first horse when she was three years old.  At age ten it was obvious to her parents and her trainer that she had a natural talent for horse training and communication. 

With numerous National and Reserve National Championships to her credit, she now works full time training horses and riders. She trains a variety of breeds, favouring Paints and Quarter Horses, specializing in true all-around horses and complete riders in western and english pleasure.

Carly also coaches youth and ammeter riders, emphasizing communication and sportsmanship.

Trina Streling (above) is a graduate from the University of Findlay with degrees in both Equestrian Studies and Elementary Education. She has had almost 20 years of providing lessons and training. Trina provides a well rounded approach to riding with the purpose of teaching the student and the horse to work as a team.

She started her riding career at a young age where she explored many different styles of riding. She spent almost every weekend showing at either local, Q.H. or Paint shows where she received numerous high end awards.  After college she purchased a farm where she developed a riding program that focused in hunter, dressage, english and western pleasure.  She went on to head another facility in the Grand Rapids area, where she was the head trainer for several years. She has trained and worked with many horses and students over the years with various disciplines. 

She continued to improve her education by taking clinics from various instructors across the country.  She spent several months mentoring under an instructor from the British Riding school and she also worked for a World Champion Quarter Horse trainer for a year. 

She is offering english lessons for students that have the goal of jumping and learning the fundamentals through a dressage approach.

Christina DeSota (above - can you guess:) nurtured a love of horses throughout her youth, managing a barn for friends and developing her riding skills. An excellent rider with a love for children, she shines at communicating basic skills and knowledge to the youngest members of the farm who come to ride.

Nathanael DeSota (above) enjoys working with horses on the ground and is honored to have the chance to assist the clientelle of Simple Times Farm with their horses, especially those that are struggling through bad habits or poor ground manners. He also enjoys working with young people and especially enjoys working the birthday parties and doing the general maintenance and clean-up around the barn.

CHAMPS 4H Club 

Simple Times Farm is now home to CHAMPS 4H Club. Club leaders, Carly Nettle and Christina DeSota, will be focusing on horses this year and will broaden their scope next year.

Meetings are held at Simple Times Farm the second Tuesday at 7:00pm. Click here for directions to the farm.

CHAMPS is designed to inspire children to live a purposeful and significant life.

CHAMPS currently serves folks in Flint, Burton, Swartz Creek, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Linden, Holly, Goodrich, Davison and the surrounding communities.

CHAMPS Day Camps

Simple Times Day Camps - Organized around practical skills, foundational character, and love for God, this camp provides children with a chance for change.

Days are invested in riding, agricultural science, working with the animals and gardening. Our staff are selected specifically for their passion for young people.

Children ages 5 to 18 and their parents are welcome to come join the fun CHAMPS has to offer.

Whether you are sending your own child, or sponsoring a deserving youth, it is hard to imagine a better investment.

If you want to send your child to camp, please click here to purchase or stop by the farm!

Located in Genesee County - Check out our calendar to find out about special events. Tours are currently by appointment only. Call to arrange for riding lessons and instruction, horse training and leasing, boarding, horse sales, birthday parties or special events.

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Carly Nettle(above on the left) rode her first horse when she was three years old.  At age ten it was obvious to her parents and her trainer that she had a natural talent for horse training and communication. 

With numerous National and Reserve National Championships to her credit, she now works full time training horses and riders. She trains a variety of breeds, favouring Paints and Quarter Horses, specializing in true all-around horses and complete riders in western and english pleasure.

Carly also coaches youth and ammeter riders, emphasizing communication and sportsmanship.

Trina Streling (above) is a graduate from the University of Findlay with degrees in both Equestrian Studies and Elementary Education. She has had almost 20 years of providing lessons and training. Trina provides a well rounded approach to riding with the purpose of teaching the student and the horse to work as a team.

She started her riding career at a young age where she explored many different styles of riding. She spent almost every weekend showing at either local, Q.H. or Paint shows where she received numerous high end awards.  After college she purchased a farm where she developed a riding program that focused in hunter, dressage, english and western pleasure.  She went on to head another facility in the Grand Rapids area, where she was the head trainer for several years. She has trained and worked with many horses and students over the years with various disciplines. 

She continued to improve her education by taking clinics from various instructors across the country.  She spent several months mentoring under an instructor from the British Riding school and she also worked for a World Champion Quarter Horse trainer for a year. 

She is offering english lessons for students that have the goal of jumping and learning the fundamentals through a dressage approach.

Nathanael and Christina are the directors and owners of Simple Times Stables

Christina DeSota (above - can you guess:) nurtured a love of horses throughout her youth, managing a barn for friends and developing her riding skills. An excellent rider with a love for children, she shines at communicating basic skills and knowledge to the youngest members of the farm who come to ride.

Nathanael DeSota (above) enjoys working with horses on the ground and is honored to have the chance to assist the clientelle of Simple Times Farm with their horses, especially those that are struggling through bad habits or poor ground manners. He also enjoys working with young people and especially enjoys working the birthday parties and doing the general maintenance and clean-up around the barn.

Why break the bank when you can enjoy the very best in whole foods through our Simple Times Cooperative? Combining the best national suppliers with local growers, we are able to bring you a complete line, from grains and cereals to meats and cleaning supplies.

All Orders are sent in monthly and delivered to the farm for pick-up. Plan some family time when you come and hang around to enjoy the farm and its animals! 

We are developing an online market experience(see below) where you can purchase some of our members favorite products. Please be patient with us as we are working out the bugs so we can serve you better or contact us to become a farm member so that we can get you access to thousands of your favorite natural and organic foods!

Find out more about how you can take advantage of getting our great products by clicking on the links below.

Market Application

Order Calendar

Our Top Market Sellers - please click on the links below to see more info and pricing on these wonderful products! These are our top sellers out of thousands of healthy, natural and organic products you can choose from. Please contact and review the our application if you are interested in becoming a farm cooperative member. When you order an item they will come in and be ready for pick up by the dates listed on our calendar

Buffalo, Ground

Lamb, Ground

Lamb, Leg of

Lamb Chops

Beef, Ground (available to farm cooperative members only)

Beef, Quarter Cut (available to farm cooperative members only)

Chicken, Boneless Skinless Breast

Chicken, Whole

Chicken, Boneless Thighs

Agave Nectar, Blue Organic

Stevia

Coconut Oil

Braggs, Liquid Aminos

Sugar Cane Crystals, Organic

Oats, Rolled Organic