Our
summer camps give children between the ages of 6 and 14 the opportunity
to participate in the world of horses. Our camp students learn not only
horse riding skills, but emphasis is placed on horsemanship skills that
develop riders into safe, responsible, and educated equine enthusiasts. We
strive to create riders that understand equine instinct and behaviors -- a skill that will allow them to become excellent communicators with their
mounts, even as a beginner. We are not a competition horse barn, and strive
to create enhanced self esteem in our riders. We value teamwork and sportsmanship.
Camp Safety is our highest priority. At summer camp we place great emphasis on matching the rider with his/her mount to create the most beneficial learning environment.
Our
all level riding summer camps focus mainly on the "never ever" rider,
the beginner horse rider, and the intermediate level rider. We also offer
2 weeks of advanced level riding camps, as well as an intensive CIT
(Counselor in Training) upper level program.
Our summer camp students have the opportunity to ride horses twice a day. All of our beginners have a walker, or spotter, until they are able to control their mount (sitting, steering, and halting).
Horsemanship classes are taught daily, including approaching and
leading your mount, grooming, understanding types of tack, horse and pony
bathing, feed and nutrition, understanding different
riding disciplines, horse and pony breeds, mane and tail braiding, horse
and pony colors, and basic veterinary care.
A daily
craft and free swim is offered every day of camp.
Our camp staff is CPR and First Aid Certified and there is a certified Life Guard on staff.
Every Friday, the children invite their family and friends to watch as
they show their stuff in our Friendly Camp Horse Show. The children prepare and
participate in a complete camp horse show. Their are ribbons for everyone and all of our camp horse shows are free of charge.
Our horse riding summer camps run for 10 weeks throughout the summer.
Click below to check dates and availability.
