We are making the levels for summer camp and riding lessons the same, and with more skills to learn in each level. The purpose for having different levels is so the group of riders are at the same learning stage and can be taught the same skills together. Please review the level descriptions to be sure where your child fits in. If you are still unsure you can email Tasha at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ask questions.
Horse Camps – All horse camps go to the barn three times per day to ride. They get assigned a horse for the week that they will catch, brush, saddle, feed, water, and let out. Each day includes a riding lesson, a fun riding activity, and a trail ride. Campers can also bring their own personal horse to camp (please contact the horsemanship director for more information)
Beginner – Is for students who are confident to ride on their own and are ready to gain better steering control and confidence trotting. Younger students can expect to do beginner multiple seasons as they gain strength and knowledge.
Intermediate – Is for students who are confident riding the trot and are ready to refine their skills and learn to lope. All students should expect to do intermediate for multiple years as they gain confidence and knowledge.
Advanced – Is for students who are confident at the lope and are ready to improve techniques. They learn refinement, and advanced maneuvers. Students in advanced have been in lessons for many seasons or regularly ride at home. Please contact the horsemanship director about this level if you have not been in our program before
Wrangler in Training - Is for teens who are interested in working as a wrangler for our camps and lessons. The two-week program trains teens for skills at the barn, bible lessons to strengthen their faith, and being a part of the camp community.
Trail Camp - 3 day camp - Ages 8-12 - Campers can be in Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. However Beginners must have ridden before and have confidence to trail ride. Like any horse camp riders will come to the barn 3 times per day, and catch and care for their horse. The camp will trail ride each day and teach about trail safety, preparedness, and obstacles on the trail.
English and Jumping Camp - 3 day camp - Ages 8-14 - Campers can be in intermediate (at least one previous season) or advanced. This camp will have flat work to work on rider technique, and horse balance and strength. There will also be jumping in course work and gymnastics. Riders are advised to have tall riding boots or half chaps
