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2012 Summer Camps

Our Summer Riding Camps offer fun and instruction for every level of rider from beginner to experienced hunter, hack and dressage riders. Kathy Harrison has over 30 years of experience instructing all levels of riders. Our show quality school horses are highly trained and well behaved in the ring and on the trails. All beginner riders are paired with a helper while riding or handling the horses to ensure they receive maximum attention and assistance.  Experienced riders are given instruction based on their level of knowledge and ability, and are encouraged to develop to their full potential. We offer two very unique activities - Miniature Horse Driving and Trail Rides through picturesque Horth Hill Park.  One full day is devoted to trail riding.  Students ride every day for a minimum of one hour of instruction.  In addition to riding instruction, students receive instruction on the all-important area of ground work as is outlined in our Horsemanship Level 1 course.

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Horsemanship Level 1 Class

Beginner/Intermediate Camps
Dates to be announced.
 9:00 am to 1:00 pm daily
Open to participants 7 to 16 years of age
$300 + hst, $100 deposit required upon registration

 Camp activities include:

  • A daily one hour English Riding Lesson on our well trained, patient school horses in our spacious indoor riding ring.

  • Trail rides through beautiful parkland located next to the stable property.

  • Cart driving with our Miniature Horses, Holly & Fella, in the ring and on the trails.  The basics of driving can be quickly mastered and even those with no previous experience with horses are usually able to drive unassisted by the end of the first lesson.  If necessary an experienced driver will sit with the student in the cart until he/she feels comfortable.

  • Our popular Horsemanship Level 1 Course is included in this camp.  Students learn how horses think, how they communicate, and why they do the things they do and they get extensive practical experience applying this knowledge.  In these classes they will:

    • learn to understand and apply horse psychology to develop better relationships with horses
    • obtain tools to develop a deeper mutual trust, understanding, and respect with horses
    • learn to understand what horses are "saying" to you
    • learn how to communicate to horses what you want from them
    • learn how and when to apply pressure and release techniques
    • improve their confidence in being around and riding horses

  • Horse themed games designed to teach students about horse care and stable management.

  • A horse show is held during the last day of camp with ribbons and prizes for all.  Friends and family are welcome to attend.

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.

 

Hunter Camp
Date to be announced.
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Open to participants 9 yrs to adult.
$300 + hst, $100 deposit required upon registration

Hunter Camp activities include:

  • A daily one hour Jumping Lesson.  Topics covered will be riding over grids and courses, pace control, balancing the horse to a jump, and more.

  • The height of the fences will be determined by your level of experience.

  • This camp is suitable for riders just starting over fences and those who are riding up to 2'6".

  • How to mentally prepare for shows and lessons to improve relaxation, confidence and ability.

  • Video taping of lessons to improve performance.

  • Free jumping horses to evaluate jumping style and suitability as a show hunter.

  • Show grooming including braiding, clipping, trimming, bathing, etc.

  • Trail rides through beautiful parkland located next to the stable property.

  • 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.


DressageCamp
Date to be announced.
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Open to participants 9 yrs to adult.
$300 + hst, $100 deposit required upon registration
Ride our well trained horses, or bring your own.


Dressage Camp activities include:

  • A daily one hour dressage lesson.

  • How to ride a dressage test.

  • How to mentally prepare for shows and lessons to improve relaxation, confidence and ability.

  • Video taping of lessons to improve performance.

  • What to look for in a dressage horse, evaluation movement and  conformation.

  • Show grooming including braiding, clipping, trimming, bathing, etc.

  • Trail rides through beautiful parkland located next to the stable property.

  • The last day of the camp will be a camp show riding dressage tests.

  • 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.