Camp registrations open in February each year, and most weeks fill up by April. Contact us first to ensure availability before sending payment. 

 

Riding Day Campers will ride every day under the supervision of quality certified instructors.  They will learn riding skills and all about horses through fun activities, including horse watching, vaulting (gymnastics on horseback), driving draft or miniature horses, and participating in team discovery. Campers will learn to communicate effectively with horses in a way that is easy to understand and apply. Safety is our #1 priority. Having Fun is a close 2nd! They will learn about tack, horse behavior, markings, and related topics. 

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IMPORTANT! Too many campers are registering for camp at a level above their comfort level, which holds back those who can ride at that level. It is a much more productive and fun week when riders are at the correct level. Most camp weeks have 8 horses/riders. Although we have assistants, riders must be able to complete tasks appropriate to their level and ride independently in a group of 8 horses in Level 1 and higher. It is better for horses, riders, and instructors when parents register campers in a lower-level week rather than one that is too advanced. It is no less fun, and it is still a jam-packed week of activities!

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Beginner camp is for first-time riders or those who only ride a few days a year and need to relearn the basics. This week is suitable for timid riders who prefer to take things slowly.

 

Level 1 camp is for those who have taken lessons or camp before and know the basic cues for walking, jog/trot reverses, and circles. There will be a lot of jogging/trotting this week.

 

Level 2 camp is for riders who already lope/canter and are more independent with catching/grooming/tacking. This camp is also good for riders who are well-balanced and confident at jog/trot and ready to lope/canter, or who just want to stay at jog and are proficient in all related skills. We have a few young riders who aren’t comfortable at lope/canter but are showing and great walk/jog/trot riders. This level would be good for them.

 

Level 3/4 camp is for riders developing their showing and training skills. These riders have a balanced, effective seat and are working on lateral movements and refining timing and feel in higher-level/faster maneuvers. Includes short trail ride with highline tie, roping, lunging, jumping and driving draft horses.

 

Campers can ride in English and/or Western tack throughout the week, including bareback.