Summer is Coming

and so is camp

Why Choose Our Camps?

At Academy Stables, we create unforgettable experiences that nurture a passion for horses and instill a sense of responsibility. Our skilled instructors emphasize building confidence in every rider. Here are the reasons our camps excel:

Key Riding and Horsemanship Skills Campers Will Learn:

Horse Camp: 9-12 years old

Monday-Friday-9:00 am to 2:00 pm

This is a beginner camp focused on  learning the mechanics of riding.  The objective is to learn & practice the “four aids”, good leg, hand and seat position as they learn & practice walk, trot, reverse, etc.  We are excited about adding of the concept of horsemanship and groundwork to our camps this year. Our goal is to begin building a solid foundation for kids in these skills. Horse camp will also include learning and participating in daily barn maintenance. ie “chores” as we feel you can’t ride horses without taking care of the horses. 
 
 
–This camp is geared towards kids age 9-12 years old,
–This camp is open to kids who are 9 years old as of June 1, 2026.

 

Skills that we will focus on are:

Horse Safety

Horse ground handling: haltering, leading, tying

Proper grooming techniques

Tacking & Tack anatomy

Horse Anatomy as it applies to grooming, tacking and riding

Basic horse feeding, wellness and healthcare

Horse bathing

Barn Management: Mucking stalls, Cleaning waters

Learn & Practice the “four aids” as part of basic riding

Learn & Practice proper seat, leg, hand position

Begin Learning how to trot

Learn & Practice Arena Spacing

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

The objective of ‘pony’ camp is to be an introduction to horses for younger kids  they will learn about horses, how to handle horses and how to prepare the horse for riding. They will also learn the basics of basic horsemanship to begin the process of building a horse/human partnership for the. mutual respect and enjoyment of the rider and the horse. Pony camp will also include learning and participating in daily barn maintenance. ie “chores” as we feel you can’t ride horses without taking care of the horses. 

Pone Camp: 6-8 Years old

Wednessday – Friday – 9:00 to 12:00 pm

The objective of ‘pony’ camp is to be an introduction to horses for younger kids  they will learn about horses, how to handle horses and how to prepare the horse for riding. They will also learn the basics of basic horsemanship to begin the process of building a horse/human partnership for the. mutual respect and enjoyment of the rider and the horse. Pony camp will also include learning and participating in daily barn maintenance. ie “chores” as we feel you can’t ride horses without taking care of the horses. 
 
 
–This camp is geared towards kids age 6-8 yrs old with no previous riding experience and will move at a slower pace than horse camp. The instruction will be age appropriate. 
This is open to kids who are 6 years old as of  June 1, 2025. 

 

Skills that we will focus on are: 

 

Horse & Barn Safety

Catching a horse with assistance

putting on a halter with assistance

Leading the horse out of the field

tying the horse

learn & practice proper grooming

learning & practice basic horse safety

learn & practice tacking the horse  

basic mechanics of getting on and off a horse 

how to hold the reins 

how to position feet

how to start, stop and change direction

Barn Management: mucking stalls

basic horse anatomy as it applies to grooming 

learning horse colors and breeds 

 

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