Riders learn to care for their horses. They groom and saddle their mounts each day. Sometimes it takes a stepladder to reach the back of the horse.

Guiding the horse around cones inside the arena teaches the riders to control their horses. A popular game "Red Light/Green Light" is used to practice stopping and going. Equitation is another word for horsemanship—a rider’s ability to guide and control a horse.

During week long camps one of the days is bareback day. Riders feel the motion of the horse. No one is afraid of falling off after practicing emergency dismounts at the trot.

On the last day of camp there is a show competition. Part of the show competition on Friday is an obstacle course. Riders must guide their horses through a series of figures inside the arena. The fastest event in the show is the "Ring Game". Best time wins, but you need to get the ring on the stick or ten seconds are added to your score. Everyone gets an award at a ribbon ceremony after the show. Riders of different levels are judged in one of three rings. Each judge gives comments and encouragement.

After the day’s events horses happily return to their stalls. Riders are comfortable leading their trusty mounts around the barn. Before campers go home each day, equipment is returned to the tack room. Riders learn to be responsible for their horses and their tack.

Non riding activities include classroom studies, videos and activities such as showering and shampooing a horse, how to measure a horse's height, cleaning tack, etc. All horses and ponies ridden by beginners are very quiet and tolerant.

Campers must be at least seven years of age. There is no lunch provided, so if a camper is staying the whole day please bring a packed lunch.

In order to register for camps please fill out the following forms and either mail or fax them to us. The forms are in PDF format; you may need to download Adobe Reader to read them.

Camp Registration Form

Information and Release Form