Privateer Riding Academy

10/19/2025

New Adult Horse Camp date just released!

November 29th is officially open for sign ups. This is our only camp currently scheduled with availability. (November 8th is now sold out!) Jump in on this one quick before it sells out too!

For more info and to sign up, visit our webpage:

https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

10/08/2025

Sweater weather at last!!!

Are you ready to get out and enjoy some quality horse time without all the sweat and flies? Well, lucky you, we have some spaces still available in our fall Grown-Up Horse Camps!

Activities include:

- Yoga for Riders class (No experience or flexibility required!)

- Morning evaluation ride/lesson to get to know each other and the horses

- A delicious lunch and all day snacks (Dietary restrictions are no problem!)

- Thai table stretching with a licensed massage therapist (Performed fully clothed with respect for your comfort level and any physical limitations.)

- A cool horsey craft to make and take home. (No artistic talent required!)

- Afternoon fun ride - Horseback games for your inner child! Games are chosen based on the level of riders in each camp but can include classics like egg and spoon or crazy fun stuff like mounted Nerf archery!

You can bring your own horse* or choose to ride one of our lovely lesson horses.

All riding levels and disciplines are welcome.

Location: WilloWard Equestrian in Ann Arbor. Just minutes from the Zeeb Rd. exit off of I94.

Upcoming dates:

October 11th (Hurry! Sign up closes tomorrow at midnight!)
November 8th

10am - 4pm (ending time is approximate)

Camp tuition - $195

Haul-in fee if bringing your own horse - $25

(No additional fee if you choose to ride a horse owned by Privateer Riding Academy)

We'd love to have you join us! Sign up here:
cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps (https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps)


- Cara

Cara Barker Yellott
Privateer Riding Academy, LLC
CBYequestrian.com (http://www.cbyequestrian.com)
214-724-8527

*Vaccine records (including strangles) and a negative coggins test required.

09/08/2025

Still haven't taken the leap? What the %&*$ are you waiting for?!?! Sign up for Adult Horse Camp!
Spots are filling up fast!
9-13-25 - Time is almost up, please sign up ASAP!
9-27-25 - SOLD OUT
10-11-25 - Only one opening left
11-8-25 - Openings still available...for now
It's like a cross between the fun horse camp your inner child wants and the relaxing spa day that the adult you really needs.
Sign up here: https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

08/22/2025

***NEW DATES ADDED***

The adult horse camps at Privateer Riding Academy just keep selling out, so we've added 3 more dates by popular demand!

Seriously, popular demand. I'm not just saying that to sound important. 😉😆 I've had *multiple* requests for more camp dates, so here they are!

🫏 August 30, 2025 - SOLD OUT

🦄 Sept 13, 2025 - Registration now open!

🫏 Sept 27, 2025 - SOLD OUT

🦄 Oct 11, 2025 - Registration now open!

🦄 Nov 8, 2025 - Registration now open!

https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

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Here are all the details:

What:

Adult Horse Camp with Yoga, Riding, DIY/Crafts, Thai Stretching with a Licensed Massage Therapist, More Riding, Good food, Fun, and probably some Silliness.

🐴 Check the comments on this post for a sample daily schedule. 🐴

When:

10 AM to 4:30 PM (approximately) on the dates listed above.

Where:

North Ann Arbor at WilloWard Equestrian, just minutes away from the Zeeb Rd. exit off of I-94.

Why:

To put the JOY back in riding!

How much:

$195 if you ride one of our lovely lesson horses. There is a $25 additional haul-in fee if you would like to bring your own horse.

Lunch and snacks are included! *see below

How to sign up:

Follow the link above and click on the Paypal button at the bottom. After your payment processes, you will be redirected to a sign up for where you can choose your camp date.


Do I need past riding experience?

Nope.

Do I need my own horse?

Nope, but you can bring one if you want.

Is there a weight limit?

Nope. We are a body positive riding program and have a couple of lesson horses who can easily accommodate larger riders.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Yes. Brains are important. (If you doubt me, think about all the people you have met who don't have one.) Loaner helmets are available if you don't have one of your own.

*Dietary restrictions are no problemo! You will be able to add food requests on the sign up form after payment processing.

08/21/2025

Hi everyone!

Privateer Riding Academy's adult horse camps have been selling out like crazy, so we are adding three more dates for late summer/autumn!

That means three more chances to jump in on fun activities like Yoga, crafts, horse decorating (unicorn horns, anyone?!), horseback games, great food* and more!

All levels of rider are welcome. You can ride one of our sweet lesson horses or bring your own horse with you.**

When:
September 13th, 2025
October 11th, 2025
November 8th, 2025

Where:
WilloWard Equestrian
2801 W Delhi Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Camp tuition: $195

How to sign up:
Visit https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps after you complete payment, you'll be sent to a signup page to fill out your information.

Time to let that inner horse-crazy kid out for a little fun and rejuvenation... with horsies!

- Cara

Cara Barker Yellott
Privateer Riding Academy, LLC
CBYequestrian.com (http://www.cbyequestrian.com)
214-724-8527

*Dietary restrictions are absolutely no problem. Just let us know in advance.
**Vaccine records (including strangles) and a negative coggins test required.

08/15/2025

*** We have one spot open for adult horse camp tomorrow and then they are ALL sold out!***

Whatever you were planning on doing tomorrow, this would be better. 😉

🦄 August 16, 2025 - Only 1 spot remaining!

🫏 August 30, 2025 - SOLD OUT

🫏 Sept 27, 2025 - SOLD OUT

https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

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Here are all the details:

What:

Adult Horse Camp with Yoga, Riding, DIY/Crafts, Thai Stretching with a Licensed Massage Therapist, More Riding, Good food, Fun, and probably some Silliness.

When:

10 AM to 4:30 PM (approximately) on the dates listed above.

Where:

North Ann Arbor at WilloWard Equestrian, just minutes away from the Zeeb Rd. exit off of I-94.

Why:

To put the JOY back in riding!

How much:

$185 if you ride one of our lovely lesson horses. There is a $25 additional haul-in fee if you would like to bring your own horse. Lunch and snacks are included! *see below

How to sign up:

Follow the link above and click on the Paypal button at the bottom. After your payment processes, you will be redirected to a sign up for where you can choose your camp date.



Do I need past riding experience?

Nope.

Do I need my own horse?

Nope, but you can bring one if you want.

Is there a weight limit?

Nope. We are a body positive riding program and have a couple of lesson horses who can easily accommodate larger riders.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Yes. Brains are important. (If you doubt me, think about all the people you have met who don't have one.) Loaner helmets are available if you don't have one of your own.

*Dietary restrictions are no problemo! You will be able to add food requests on the sign up form after payment processing.

08/13/2025

What makes our camp special?
Early drop-off and late pickup available (with fun activities!)
Lunch provided with respect for dietary restrictions
Qualified. Adult. Instructors.
Happy, well-trained, lesson horses
Amazing crafts designed by a professional artist
Low student to teacher ratio and strong emphasis on safety
Daily themes with unique activities that are fun for any level of rider. Check out these fun examples:
🦄Nerf target archery on horseback
🦄Training like a medieval knight
🦄Mounted drill team
🦄Creating living unicorns!
and more....!
There's still time to squeeze a little bit more fun and learning out of the summer.
https://www.cbyequestrian.com/camps

08/07/2025

Curious about what we do all day at the Privateer Riding Academy Adult Horse Camps? This is a typical day.

I mean, it's a typical day if you would call something this fun and awesome "typical" 😁

We don't finalize the schedule until everyone has signed up. This way, we can customize it to the needs and interests of our campers.

The end result is a bespoke equestrian experience (sounds pretty fancy, huh? 😉)

We still have a few openings for each of the following dates:

🎠 August 16, 2025
🎠 August 30, 2025
🎠 Sept 27, 2025 *SOLD OUT*

To find more information or grab your spot, follow this link:

https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

07/31/2025

Privateer Riding Academy is pleased to present... *drumroll*.... that rarest of rare miracles... *more drumroll* ... A horse event that starts at a reasonable hour!

*Pause for gasps from the audience*

Yes, indeed, our adult horse camps start at 10am. You're welcome. 😉

https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

07/26/2025

Shows are cool and all, but isn't it time to do something fun *and* relaxing with horses?

https://www.cbyequestrian.com/adult-camps

05/03/2025

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