2009 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 2009 camps, as SPACE IS LIMITED! Please refer to "Contact" page for contact information
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.