Summer Horse Camp Sessions
2008 Summer Camp Dates
The following are the dates for the 2008 Summer Camp Sessions
3 Day Camp
July 1 ,2, & 3, 2008
July 15, 16, 17, 2008
Aug 5,6,7,2008
5 Day Camp
July 7-11,2008
July 28-Aug 1, 2008
Aug 18-22,2008
Aug 25-29,2008 (beginner jumping camp)
What we learn at Camp:
3 Day camps for ages 6 through 15
- Proper grooming and saddling of the horses
- Parts of the horse
- Different colors of the horse
- Horse terms
- Different types of saddles and their parts
- Daily one hour Group riding lesson
- Other horse related topics as time and ages permit
5 day camps for ages 8 through 16
- May include some of the topics for the 3 day camp depending upon ages and riding skills
- Lunging
- Leg wrapping
- Braiding the mane & tail
- Different types of bits, how to assemble a bridle
- Horse nutrition
- How to identify and treat common injuries and illnesses
- Visits for vets and farrier
- Making horse treats
- Daily 60-90 minute group riding lessons
- Entry level jumping
- Different breeds
- Other horse related topics suitable for ages and skill level