2008 SUMMER HORSE CAMP
Horse Lovers Summer Day Camp
Our Horse Lovers Day Camp is designed for horse lovers who want to learn all the basics of horse care and riding and practice time for those who are currently taking riding lessons but need practice time.
At camp all campers will learn the feed, care and nutrition of horses daily barn chores, they will learn to properly and safely lead and handle a horse, how to determine a good natured horse from a grumpy mean horse, brushing and tacking up, the basics of riding, horse anatomy, and determining a sick or hurt horse,arts and crafts and swimming. All campers bring a bag lunch, bathing suite, sunscreen, bugspray, long pants and riding boots/shoes. Camp is limited to up to 10-12 campers per session and are split into groups of up to 4 to 5. Please call or email us today to get enrolled in one of our 2008 camps, as SPACE IS LIMITED! Please refer to "Contact" page for contact information
Camp Dates For 2008 Are :
Please choose 2 dates in order of importance:______July 7th-11th ______July 14th -18th
______July 38th-Aug 1st ______Aug.4th-8th
______Aug. 18th - 22nd
Please note that deposits are non-refundable 60 days before camp
Topics for our advanced campers will include: Showing - (Show grooming, braiding and banding, correct leg wrapping, showing in hand/halter classes, tips on what the judge will be looking for), Tips on what to look for and where to look(and what to avoid) when buying your first horse/pony, Signs of sickness and/or lameness, Natural Horsemanship excersizes (horse whispering) to create lasting bond and partnership with your equine friend, exploring different equine professions and tips on how and where to find the information needed to get started
Testimonials
I really learned a lot about horses in camp. I had SO much fun! I think that anyone who loves horses should come to your camp. Jamie M. grade 5
I have been to lots of sports and nature camps before, but I have never had this much fun at camp before. Mary T. grade 7
I had fun and made new friends who loves horses too. I can't wait for next year! Ashley P grade 7.
SAMPLE OF DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE (based on 10-12 campers)
9:00 - 10:00- Feeding horses and other farm animals, barn and farm chores
10:00 - 10:30 - Lecture Changes daily (examples:safe horse handling, reading horses body language, grooming, gaits, ect)
10:30 - 12:00 riding (group 1, group 2 arts & craft and games)
12:00 - 12:15 lunch
12:15 - 1:15 Swimming
1:15 - 2:45 Riding (group 2, group 1 Arts & Crafts and games)
· Daily Horsback riding· Care and Feeding· Horse safety and knoledge· Swimming (4' above ground pool)· Arts & Crafts· Fun & Games Advanced campers· Grooming to win· Braiding/banding Showing in hand/halter classes· What the judges look for· Tips on what to look for when buying a horse· ground work excersizes
You may bring your own horse to this camp with a neg coggins, current rabies certificate for an additional fifty dollars $50.00 (plus hay and grain) Hours: 9 am - 3:00 pm Early drop off and/or late pick up available ***Please note that camps are limited and fill up quickly.