camps

*Each day of camp will focus on a different style of riding -giving campers experience with multiple events-including huntseat, western, bareback, jumping and games. Balanced, correct riding will be emphasized.

*Campers will earn how to clip, bathe, and prepare a horse for shows. Equine body language and psychology will be discusses. Horse behaviors and signals will be identified.

*Stable management skills-campers will learn the importance of a clean facility, including maintenance of stalls, pastures and pens.

Also included is instruction in the proper feeding of horses and determining how much and what to feed a horse based on its age and level of activity. Determining quality of feed will be taught.

*Equipment-care of saddles, bridles and equipment will be taught. Campers will also learn how to correctly fit the equipment for safety and comfort.

*Grooming-Campers will learn the importance of grooming to enhance the horse’s performance and well being.

*Video seminars-campers will be able to view videos from top clinicians discussing various training methods. We will also view judging videos, to get the perspective from the “center of the ring.”

*Horse breeds, conformation, unsoundness and colors will be examined

*Per availability-live demonstrations by an equine vet, farrier and equine massage therapist!

REQUIREMENTS: long pants, boots with a heel, sack lunch, shorts. Anyone without boots and long pants will not be allowed to ride for safety reasons! Camps may use barn riding helmets. Medical release form and waiver must be signed by parents.