2024 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 a.m. – 3 p.m. Riders must be at least seven years of age and weigh less than 200 pounds. Full details are provided below. Camp sizes are limited, so register early!

Pricing & Registration

Camps are $300 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. Register online at the link below or call 304-243-4042.

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.

Dates: June 10-14, June 17-22, June 24-29, July 8-12, July 15-19

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.

Dates: June 24-29, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 29 – August 2

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.

Advanced Horse Camp will go to the Oglebay outdoor pool two days. 

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

Dates: August 5 – 9

Register Online

Pricing plus applicable taxes and fees

What To Bring

  • Long Pants & Boots with Low Heel
    All riders must wear long pants and boots with a low heel. Tennis shoes are acceptable. Open-toed footwear is not permitted
  • ASTM/SEI Certified Helmet (provided)
    All riders are required to wear an ASTM/SEI certified helmet. Helmets will be provided. Bicycle helmets are not approved or permitted for horseback riding. 
  • Lunch and Water Bottle
    Please bring a lunch and extra water. Boxed lunches may be ordered for an additional fee
  • Sunscreen, Jacket, Bug Repellent
    Weather permitting, all riding will be outside.

Lunches

Campers should bring a lunch and an extra drink or water bottle. Boxed lunches may be ordered for an additional fee.

Pick Up & Drop Off

All camps will begin at 9 a.m. and drop off will be located at the office of the barn. Weather permitting, Beginner and Intermediate campers will swim in the afternoon daily; Advanced campers will swim on Tuesday and Thursday. Pick up is at 3 p.m. at the pool, and at the stables on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays for Advanced campers.

Parents must present identification at time of pick up.

 

Questions? Please call the stables at 304-243-4042.