The Moose Mountain Family
The Moose Mountain Family
The Moose Mountain Philosophy
Our Philosophy emphasizes respect for both the horse and the wilderness that we cherish so dearly.
We seek to educate our guests in the skills that will enable them to enjoy both to the fullest. While we camp comfortably, we minimize our impact on the fragile alpine environment so as to preserve it for future generations. Most of our treks take place in Kananaskis Country, a 4200 square kilometre wilderness area stretching from the foothills to the Continental Divide. Other riding areas are the Prairies of southern Alberta and the foothills along Highway 22, also known as the Cowboy Trail. We choose our horses carefully, train them well and treat them in a respectful and natural way.
The Moose Mountain Philosophy
Our Philosophy emphasizes respect for both the horse and the wilderness that we cherish so dearly.
While we camp comfortably, we minimize our impact on the fragile alpine environment so as to preserve it for future generations. We choose our horses carefully, train them well and treat them in a respectful and natural way.
Meet your Hosts at Moose Mountain Adventures
Neil Maclaine
Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures was founded by Neil MacLaine in 1991 to meet the needs of horse enthusiasts and adventurers who wanted to experience the Rockies with a well-trained, athletic and responsive horse. He likes to call the business “a hobby that went hopelessly out of control”. With his endless enthusiasm for adventure he continues to personally guide many of the back-country and custom expeditions.Neil’s love of nature, history and adventure is infectious, and his interests include canoe trekking, mountaineering and skiing, but he is happiest exploring the wilderness with an equally enthusiastic horse.
Undine Maclaine
Undine stepped into Neil’s life in 2004. Since then they have been building Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures together with a shared passion for adventure, horses and nature. Undine has been passionate about horses since her early childhood. She started English riding in her homeland Germany, having competed in dressage up to level 3 and show jumping up to 3’-6”.
When she came to Canada in 2004 as a tourist she discovered a new passion for trail riding and adventure.
Undine has started, trained and schooled many of the horses at the ranch. Undine is also an architect (educated in Germany) practicing with DIALOG, a national design firm, in their Calgary Studio since 2005. Neil and Undine designed and built the guesthouse at M&M Ranch.
the human team at mm ranch
Robert MAclaine
Robert was born into the ranching life, but spent a few years away from it pursuing music and other interests until returning back to the family business in 2012.
He graduated from Mount Royal University in Calgary in 2019 with a degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership. He now serves as our main backcountry guide and leads many of our packtrips.
Jackie Laird
Jackie has maintained a lifelong interest in all things equine. Her passion for working with people and horses has compelled her from university study in education through fourteen years in the equine industry. This unique career has included various roles, disciplines, and facilities, ranging from barn work to summer camp, education to guiding, all of which have been rewarding adventures. Jackie enjoys learning and expanding her knowledge as well as sharing her experience and enthusiasm for horses and the outdoors.
Wendy stahr
Wendy has had a keen interest in everything equine from an early age; capitalizing on any opportunity to ride and interact with horses. After many years working in an office environment in the Financial services industry, she has now found the ideal opportunity to combine her administrative skills with her passion for horses.
Our Seasonal Team
The seasonal team includes a group of enthusiastic and knowledgeable people who are like family to us. There isn’t always much glamour in the horse industry, but the amazing and dedicated people who work here never tire of sharing their passion for this lifestyle with our guests. Aside from varied and extensive horse experience, all guiding staff members have current Wilderness First Aid Training and Outdoor Council of Canada’s (OCC) Equine Field Leader certification.
