WE LOVE HORSE CAMPS!
In fact, we offer more day camp options than anyone. Why? It's the best way we've found to combine mounted and unmounted instruction in a fun equine learning experience.
So we have a lot of camps to list here. Scroll down to consider the possibilities, then download our printable schedule.
Summer Day Camps -- Novice and Rising Rider
Rising Rider -- May 26-29, July 28-31, and Aug 11-14,
2010
5-Day Novice -- June 22-26, 2010
3-Day Novice -- July 5-7, 2010
Novice Day Camps are perfect for kids with little or no horse
experience. We offer several Novice camps throughout the summer,
including two Rising Rider Camps for younger riders. Novice camps
with 8-hour sessions are appropriate for kids aged 9-16; Rising
Riders Camps have 3-hour sessions for kids aged 6-8.
Camp fees
start at $125 and vary by camp. Click here for more information
about Novice Summer Day Camps.
Eventing Camp
June 8-12, 2010
Eventing camp is one of the big achievements for our students: it's an intense 5-day experience of eventing theory, dressage and jumping instruction, and a full Amoeba- thru Training-level Combined Test competition. Appropriate for riders who are secure at a canter over 18" or higher fences, with some experience riding in the open, Blue Level equivalent and up. Only $225 per rider. Click here for more information about this unique Eventing camp.
Mounted Games Camps
Intro -- March 20 and November 27,
2010
Adv -- April 10-11 and November 13-14, 2010
We offer four wildly popular Mounted Games camps each year -- and isn't it a shame we can't squeeze a few more into our schedule? For now, though, we have:
Intro to Mounted Games Camp -- A one-day camp that combines a clinic and a low-key Games competition. Appropriate for riders aged 7 and up who are secure at a trot, Red Level equivalent or higher. This camp is held twice yearly, in the spring and fall, and costs $45 per rider. Click here for more information about the Intro to Mounted Games camp.
Mounted Games Camp -- A weekend camp for more advanced riders, with or without previous Games experience. Appropriate for riders aged 9 and up, secure at a canter/gallop, Green Level equivalent and up. This camp is held twice yearly, in the spring and fall, and costs $85 per rider. Click here for more information about the Mounted Games camp.
Dressage Camp
--not on schedule for 2010 (next year?)
Our weekend camp proves that dressage can be fun! This relaxed, informal camp includes classical dressage instruction, introduction to natural dressage theory, and tips for dressage tests. It also offers the opportunity to ride an Intro-thru Training-Level dressage test to music! Appropriate for adults and children aged 7 and up who are secure at a trot, Yellow Level equivalent or higher. Only $85 per rider. Click here for more information about our Dressage Camp.
Show Jumping Camp
April 24-25, 2010
The perfect weekend camp for riders who love to jump: this fun camp is full of jumping theory, challenging courses and a friendly Show Jump Competition. Appropriate for adults and children aged 9 and up, with experience over 18" or higher fences, Green Level equivalent and up. Only $85 per rider. Click here for more information about our Show Jumping Camp.
Quadrille Camp
July 16-18, 2010
This totally cool weekend camp continues to amaze us. Riders form teams and select music on Friday night, work out choreography and costumes on Saturday, and put on incredible mounted performances on Sunday . Appropriate for adults and kids aged 9 and up, secure at a trot, Yellow Level equivalent and up. Only $85 per rider. Click here for more information about Quadrille Camp.
Ground Games Camp
-- not on schedule for 2010 (next year?)
We do a lot of ground work with our horses, partly because it's good for our relationship, both on the ground and in the saddle, and partly because it's just FUN. This weekend camp gives campers an introduction to equine behavioral theory , lots of time to practice training techniques with their horses, and a chance to show off those new training techniques in an informal exhibition with costumes and music. Appropriate for adults and children, aged 9 and up, with basic leading skills, Horsekeeping Red Level equivalent and above. Just $55 for the two-day camp. Click here for more information about Ground Games Camp.
Birthday Camps and other special occasion camps
With a lot of advanced notice and a bit of scheduling luck, we might be able to create a custom half-day camp or birthday camp for your group of 4 or more campers. Call us for details.