Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association

Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association We are a non-profit organization promoting the working equine. We're located in Northwest Lower MI Plow Day is held at 5145 Hilltop Road in Grawn Michigan.

On May 22, 1990 a group of draft horse enthusiasts met to discuss forming an association to preserve and enjoy the draft horse, and the Northwest Michigan Draft Horse & Mule Association was born. Our membership has continued to grow and our group includes equines of all types and sizes; miniature horses and donkeys, ponys, horses, mules, drafts, draft crosses and we even have a Sheltie dog that pu

lls a cart! Owning or driving a four legged critter is not a requirement in our Association. Some of our members just like the fellowship of our group and love sharing in the 'horse' experience. May 1992 Cal and Willo Spangler offered to host a Plow Day at the Spangler Farm, which has continued annually on the 3rd Sunday in May, regardless of weather. Everyone is invited to participate in the field with their animals. Wagon rides are also provided for those that wish to visit and watch. Traditionally there is also an obstacle course for the Teamsters to show their skill and dexterity with their teams. Participation gifts are given to all Teamsters and there is no charge to come enjoy and watch or test your skill in the field. August 2003 Dan Hubbell hosted the first three day Driving School in Cedar Michigan. The three day school is held the 4th weekend in August now at Montaña Rusa Shires in Traverse City. No experience is required just the love of horses. We start with the basics of how to harness and drive a single horse. Next we move up to driving the team and move all the way up to the six horse hitch if students are willing. The three day class for Students is $75 and Adults is $300. Contact Dan Hubbell at [email protected] if you would like an enrollment form. Watch the Schedule of Events page for updates of other activities that our group participates in. Come join in the fun, or just come visit and watch, and help keep the Teamster Spirit Alive!

When your knees start to ache And your back feels like it's going to breakTry driving!!!
05/24/2026

When your knees start to ache
And your back feels like it's going to break
Try driving!!!

Direct Link to our Driving School Registration Form:http://www.drivingdrafts.com/2026_Driving_School_Registration.pdfOr ...
05/24/2026

Direct Link to our Driving School Registration Formhttp://www.drivingdrafts.com/2026_Driving_School_Registration.pdf
Or scan the QR code with your phone camera.

05/18/2026
There's a difference in protecting animal welfare and animal rights. Horses and draft animals of all kinds help build t...
05/15/2026

There's a difference in protecting animal welfare and animal rights. Horses and draft animals of all kinds help build this country. That's a part of our history that for some, might be important to remember.

If your hips say nayWhen you're astride all dayGiving driving a tryYou might be surprised!
05/14/2026

If your hips say nay
When you're astride all day
Giving driving a try
You might be surprised!

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Traverse City Tourism
MLive.com
Michigan Equine News
Michigan Horse Council
Horse North Rescue
Northern Express
Freedom Farm Ministries Grand Traverse, Inc.
Michigan Farm Fun
Michigan Horse Drawn Vehicle Association
The American Brabant Association

04/08/2026

The horses are wearing snowshoes!

2026 Driving School dates and location are set!!
11/24/2025

2026 Driving School dates and location are set!!

Address

Traverse City, MI

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

231-930-7216

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