Our Summer Riding Camps
offer fun and instruction for every level of rider from
beginner to experienced hunter, hack and
dressage riders. Camps run from Monday
to Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our instructor,
Kathy Harrison, has over 30 years of experience teaching
all levels of riders. Our show quality school horses are well trained
and experienced in the ring and on the trails.
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Beginner/Intermediate Level Camps
7 to 15 years,
$300 + gst per person
Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24th
Monday, August 24th to Friday, August 28th
Each day is packed full of fun activities including: |
The Aug 24 to 28th camp is
booked full and now has a waiting list. |
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Daily
English Riding Lessons on our well trained,
experienced school horses in our spacious indoor
riding ring.
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Trail
rides through beautiful parkland located next to the
stable property.
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Cart
driving with our Miniature Horses
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Horse
themed games designed to teach students about horse
care and stable management.
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A horse
show is held during the last day of camp with
ribbons and prizes for all.
Kathy
Harrison, our Head Instructor, will be assisted by an
Assistant Instructor and several experienced helpers to
ensure all participants get plenty of individual
attention. As safety is an important consideration,
riders with less experience are led on the trails by
experienced handlers and accompanied by an experienced
driver while driving the Miniature Horses. Hard hats and
boots are required and bring a lunch or snack.
If you would like to meet Kathy and the horses and tour
the facility, call Kathy at 250-544-0737 to arrange a
time. |
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Mini Driving |

Intermediate lesson |

Holly (Mini) & friends |

Beginner Lesson |

One of the trails |
Hunter Camp
12 yrs to adult,
$300 + gst per person
Monday, July 6th to Friday, July 10th
This camp will be divided
into two classes. One for riders who are jumping cross poles and
low verticals and one for riders who are
comfortable with 2' to 2'6" jumps.
Students will receive a one
hour riding lesson over fences each day and will also
participate in a variety of activities including:
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Gymnastic exercises over grids and riding courses.
(adjusted to suit rider's level of experience)
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How
to mentally prepare for shows and lessons to improve
relaxation, confidence and ability.
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Video
taping of lessons to improve performance.
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Evaluating a horse's jumping style and suitability
as a show hunter.
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Show
grooming including braiding, clipping, trimming,
bathing, etc.
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Trail
rides through beautiful parkland located next to the
stable property.
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The last day of the camp will be a
camp show with ribbons and prizes for all.
Students
are required to bring a hard hat, boot with a heel and a
riding crop. Please bring a lunch or snack.
If you would like to meet Kathy and the horses and tour
the facility, call Kathy at 250-544-0737 to arrange a
time. |
Dressage Camp
12 yrs to adult,
$300 + gst per person
Monday, August 10th to Friday, August 14th
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Immerse yourself
in the world of dressage. To be eligible riders must be
able to walk, trot and canter. Participants will
be divided into lessons according to skill level.
Students will receive a one hour riding lesson each
day as well as instruction on a variety of dressage
related topics including:
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How
to ride a dressage test.
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How
to mentally prepare for shows and lessons to improve
relaxation, confidence and ability.
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Video
taping of lessons to improve performance.
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Movement evaluation and how to select a dressage
horse.
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Show
grooming including braiding, clipping, trimming,
bathing, etc.
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Trail
rides through beautiful parkland located next to the
stable property.
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The last day of the camp will be a
camp show with ribbons and prizes for all.
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Judging and evaluating test movements will also be
included. ie: what is the
judge looking for in a shoulder in, a 20 meter circle,
canter departure, etc.
Students
are required to bring a hard hat, boot with a heel and a
riding crop. Please bring a lunch or snack.
If you would like to meet Kathy and the horses and tour
the facility, call Kathy at 250-544-0737 to arrange a
time. |
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