YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
registration opens: 2/01/26!
HOw to Register :
Please Print the Registration forms below and follow these instructions:
Once you have filled out all pages of the registration document, please place your paperwork and payment into a labled envelope stating your child's name and camp week.
from there, please drop into the white "camp Registration" mailbox outside our stable office.
You may also mail your registration to us at:
4277 N. 109th Street, Lafayette, Co, 80026
For our 2026 Camp Season, we will be offering the following programs:
HORSE" camp for kids ages 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, 2025.
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
"PONY" camp for kids ages 6-8 years old.
Wednesday-Friday
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.
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
Horse Camp 2025
| Camp Dates | # of Campers | Spots left |
|---|---|---|
| May 26-May 30 | 6 | 0 |
| June 2nd -June 6th | 10 | 0 |
| June 9th-June 13th | 10 | 0 |
| June 16th- June 20th | 10 | 0 |
| June 23rd- June 27th | 10 | 0 |
| No Camp Week of 07/04 | ||
| July 7th - July 11th | 10 | 0 |
| July 14th - July 18th | 10 | 0 |
| July 28th - Aug 1st | 10 | 0 |
| Aug 4th - Aug 8th | 10 | 5 |
Pony Camp 2025
Camp Dates # of Campers Spots left
June 4th - June 6th 6 0
June 11th - June 13th 6 0
June 18th - June 20th 6 0
June 25th - June 27th 6 0
July 9th- June 11th 6 0
July 16th - July 18th 6 0
July 23rd - July 25th 6 0