06/01/2023
Exciting 2023 Summer Camp News:
We have been able to ADD spots to our Weekend Beginner Summer Camp!
Camp will run Thursday June 8th --> Saturday June 10th
Mounted instruction will cover:
-Control over cues and position at the walk and trot
- Riding exercises over ground poles and small (10-12") crossrails
- Basic introduction to riding over terrain
Unmounted instruction will cover:
-Basic horse management and safety
-Pony parts
-Parts of the saddle
-Parts of the bridle
-Introduction to horse terms
-What are eventing and dressage?
-Colors and markings
-Horse breeds
-Tack management
-Introduction to hoof anatomy and care
-Basic equine leg protection and how to apply boots
A typical camp day schedule looks like:
730-8 am--> Drop off and assist with morning barn chores.
8-9 am --> Camp begins. Students groom and tack horses.
9-10 am --> Group #1 will ride
10-11 am --> Group #2 will ride
11-1130 am --> Untack horses and clean tack.
1130 am-12 pm --> Break for lunch/free time
12 - 2 pm --> Unmounted instruction
2 pm--> Pickup
All campers should come prepared to spend the day outside with the horses, so please bring:
sunscreen,
plenty of water,
snacks/lunch,
and a comfortable change of clothes for the unmounted instruction
Riding attire is the same as regular lessons: long pants, closed toed shoes with a small heel, long hair safely put up, and no dangly jewelry.
Camp cost is $275.
Please call/text 4346091905 or email [email protected] to register your child today!
