Ideal for ages 6-13 with beginner or intermediate level skills. Campers are divided into groups based on experience. For more experienced riders, please see advanced camp requirements.
What kinds of activities do they do at kid’s camp?
Our camp is very horse-centric and hands-on. We do not spend hours crafting every day. Time is spend both learning how both ride and take care of horses. Activities include but are not limited to:
Mounted
Unmounted
Other
formal daily lesson
blindfolded horse identification
learning about different kinds of bits
trail rides*
lunging
take apart/put together tack
bareback riding
applying polo wraps and boots
tack cleaning
mounted games
free jumping (a horse)
tie dye shirts
riding sidesaddle (with a spotter)
horse anatomy / hoof care
custom painted horseshoe photo frame craft
barrel racing
basic horse first aid
identifying footfalls
flag races
bandaging/wrapping
horse trivia
braiding mane and tail
learn colors and markings
herd dynamics
design and build a jump course
identifying lameness
What is the main educational focus of the kids camp?
Learning basic equine independence for beginner level riders both mounted and unmounted
To help those with beginner and intermediate level experience sharpen their skills and obtain a more holistic equine education, while having fun!
How much ride time do the get per day?
Minimum of one mounted lesson per day. Full day campers ride again in the afternoon, usually for mounted games, bareback, or trail rides.
Adult Camps:
Who is adult camp for?
This camp is ideal for adults who are interested in having fun while broadening their knowledge of both mounted and unmounted equestrian related activities
Campers should be over 21
What skill level is required?
No minimum skill requirement, however some activities may be amended for more beginner riders.
What type of skills do you work on in advanced camp?
Adult camp will consist of both mounted and unmounted activities with the goal of broadening equestrian knowledge.
How much ride time do they get per day?
One formal lesson and other less formal riding activities
Do you need to be a current student? What if you are not?
You do not need to be a current student. A brief evaluation will be conducted at the start of camp to determine skill level.
Advanced Camp:
Who qualifies as advanced? What skills are required?
Advanced Camp is ideal for ages 12+. Riders must he able to independently catch, care, and tack their horses. All riders must be able to confidently walk, trot, and canter, as well as jump a minimum height of 2ft.
Do you need to be a current student? What if you are not?
You do not, a brief evaluation period will be conducted at the start of camp to determine skill level.
What do you focus on over the three days?
Developing riders with experience into more well-rounded equestrians. Sample topics include, but are not limited to: horse healthcare and nutrition, soundness and conformation, rules of equestrian sport, and understanding course design in addition to challenging mounted education.
What types of activities are included?
Additional activities include cross country riding lessons, trail riding, and mounted games!