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