Horseback Riding Summer Day Camp

Weekly camp sessions run Monday - Friday from 9:30 - 3:30 from June through August. Space is limited so sign up early...

Each week emphasizes a certain "level" of rider.  Sue has designed a program consisting of five "Levels" in which the campers learn about proper horsemanship and develop their riding skills.  Every attempt will be made to place campers in sessions with others at similar levels.

On the first day of camp each camper receives a notebook containing all the information they need to learn in order to complete the level.  Throughout the week the campers practice and study the given skills.

Each camper is assigned a "horse of their own" for the week.  The camper is responsible for the general care of their horse such as grooming, tacking, bathing, watering, and preparing meals.  Stall cleaning is optional.

On Friday afternoon, the campers present to parents and relatives a riding "show" that they have designed to demonstrate what they learned during the week.  Following the show is a graduation ceremony for those campers who were able to complete the requirements of their level.

Prerequisites

Sue recommends that each camper take at least two private lessons prior to attending day camp. This enables her to get to know the camper and to make sure the camper is comfortable around horses before being put into a group situation.

2010 Camp Dates

"Pre-camp Camp" will open in May as soon as school is out and run through the offical beginning day of camp. This is a slightly less structured day where all are welcome to come to ride and hang out at the barn. No actual sign up needed, just call in advance by the day. See you soon!

Typical Day Schedule

The schedule for a camp day typically consists of:

• 9:30 - 10:00: Arrival and camper "pow-wow" to discuss ideas for the day
• 10:30 - 12:30: Grooming, tacking, and preparing for morning ride
• 1:00 - 2:00: Lunch plus Arts and Crafts
• 2:00 - 3:15: Afternoon ride (riding activity of camper's choice - trail ride, bareback, games, etc.)
• 3:30: Pick up

What to Bring to Day Camp

Recommendations of what to bring to camp every day:

• Level Book
• Pen or Pencil
• Lunch, drinks, and snacks (a refrigerator and microwave are available for use)
  Cold sodas for sale for $.50 each
• Change of clothes, rain gear
• Sunscreen

Proper footwear must be worn at all times. No open toed shoes!

All riders must be outfitted with riding boots and riding helmets (helmets provided and for sale).

Cost

• $375 per week

2010 Horse Shows

Pleasure/Schooling Shows (Open to all riders, all ages, all levels)
May 9, May 30, June 20, July 11, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct. 03

Dressage/2 Phase Event (Open to riders in level 3 and up)
May 16, June 13, Aug. 1, Aug. 29, Sept. 26

If you are interested in attending any of these shows, please contact Sue.

Save the Date! August 15th!!!
The Annual High Meadows Farms horse show that is open to ALL students regardless of age or ability will be scheduled soon.

Sign-Up

To sign-up for camp, fill out the form and mail it to the indicated address.
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The following forms are also required:

• Horseback Riding Attire Rules
• Medical Release Form
• Helmet Release Form
• Horseback Riding Release Form

Interested in being a Camp Counselor? Read and return this form: Counselor Duties.

Questions? Contact Sue at 352-287-9989 or by our contact form.