Registration for summer 2023 will begin February 1st at 9:00 am.
"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, 2023.
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
- Learn how to run up stirrups after riding
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learn how to clean tack
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Students will progress in their riding skills and become more efficient riders.
Our professional, well-qualified instructors are ready to give your child a safe, unique and memorable equestrian learning experience!
"PONY" camp for kids ages 6-8 years old.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday
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, 2023.
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
FUN FRIDAYS!
- Every Friday campers in both horse and pony camp, will have an opportunity to show off what they've learned to parents and family.
- The Friday Horse Show will run from 9:00-12:00.
- After the show campers will eat lunch and finish off the week by doing equine inspired crafts.
Registration:
Registration begins February 1st at 9:00 am. Registration is first come first served.
* Initial Registration will begin Wednesday February 1st at 9:00 am. Please bring registration forms & payment and submit in person to Kristin.
* if Anyone is unable to register in person on opening day, registration forms and checks can be dropped off the day before in the camp Dropbox. ***PLEASE NOTE, REGISTRATIONS IN THE DROP BOX WILL NOT BE OPENED OR LOOKED AT UNTIL AFTER 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY
*After Feb 1st, Registration forms (and checks) can be dropped off in the White camp registration mailbox Located on the Big Tree Trunk by the Gazebo.
*Please place registration forms and checks in an envelope and place in the WHITE camp dropbox
* If you wish to register your child for more than one week of camp, please fill out a separate registration form for each week.
* Likewise, if you wish to register more than one child, please fill out a form for each Child.
* $30.00 change fee will be applied if you wish to change your registration
PLEASE download the registration form and fill it out in it's entirety.
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HORSE Camp
May 29, 2023 – August 11, 2023
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday–Friday
$520
| Camp Dates | # of Campers |
|---|---|
| May 29-June 2 | 10 |
| June 5-9 | 10 |
| June 12-16 | 10 |
| June 19-23 | 10 |
| June 26-30 | 10 |
| July 3-7 | TBD |
| July 10-14 | 10 |
| July 17-21 | 10 |
| July 24-28 | 10 |
| July 31-August 4 | 10 |
| August 7-11 | 10 |
PONY Camp
May 31, 2023 – August 12, 2023
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wednesday–Friday
$315
| Camp Dates | # of Campers |
|---|---|
| June 7-9 | 6 |
| June 21-23 | 6 |
| July 5-7 | 6 |
| July 19-21 | 6 |
| August 2-4 | 6 |
Questions? please Email Kristin for more information.
- Each child will be given an Academy Stables t-shirt.
- Preferred attire includes Pants, T-Shirt, Boots or shoes with a heel and hat or baseball cap
- Water bottle is required for all campers.
- Lunch for campers is required
- Sunscreen
- Snacks are strongly recommended
- Certified riding helmet (no bike or snow-sport helmets).