Horse Lover’s Camp ~

This exciting summer camp is designed for riders of all skill levels. Riders will learn about horse safety, grooming, how to trot independently, and more. Our camps are from 9 am – 3 pm. Riders must be at least seven years of age and weigh less than 200 pounds. Full details are provided below.

Camp sizes are limited! Register early!

Beginner Horse Camp

Appropriate for campers with little or no horse experience. Camps will include instruction on topics of horse safety, grooming, and basic horse care.

BEGINNER DATES

June 3 – 7
June 10 – 14
June 17 – 21
June 24 – 28
July 8 – 12

Intermediate Horse Camp

Campers will have had 6 months of riding lessons and should be able to groom and tack with little assistance and trot independently. Camps will include instruction on safety, horse care, breeds, colors, and bandages.

INTERMEDIATE DATES

July 8 – 12
July 22 – 26

Advanced Horse Camp

Campers will be learning to canter and should be able to walk and trot along the rail and during exercises without assistance. Campers should be able to groom and tack independently. Camps will include instruction on safety, equine nutrition, exercising horses, and disciplines. Campers will ride twice daily.

*Please submit a riding video of student’s previous riding lesson for acceptance.

ADVANCED DATES

July 22 – 26

What To Bring

All campers/riders must wear long pants and boots with a low heel. Tennis shoes or sneakers are acceptable. Open-toed footwear is not permitted. All campers/riders are required to wear an ASTM/SEI certified helmet. Helmets will be provided. Bicycle helmets are not approved or allowed for horseback riding. Weather permitting, all riding will be outside. Campers should bring a lunch and an extra drink or water bottle. They may order a boxed lunch for an additional fee. We also suggested to bring sunscreen, a jacket for cooler weather, and bug repellent.

Lunches

Campers should bring a lunch and an extra drink or water bottle. They may order a boxed lunch for an additional fee.

Pick Up & Drop Off

All camps will begin at 9:00 am and drop off will be located at the office of the barn. Weather permitting, campers will swim in the afternoon. Pickup is at 3:00 pm at the outdoor pool. Parents must present identification at time of pickup.

Registration & Fees

Camps are $250 per week. Registrations will be accepted as long as openings are available. All riders must have a registration, liability release, and emergency medical release completed by a parent / legal guardian. Click the link below register online or call 304-243-4042.